pearro68 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 If anyone is looking to repair their watch beyond the usual battery replacement and strap adjustment, I thought it worthy to mention I had good luck with my favourite "Senior's" watch (it also tells me what day it is) at a small hole in the walll place in the llittle laneway off the Chapala Plaza. He is more of a mechanic than a salesman, and he usually gets it back to you within fifteen minutes, and is very reasonable. He also seems to take pride in his honesty. The owner of the former joyeria beside the Chapala bus station passed away a few months ago, and was unable to effectively fix my watch shortly before that, although I got charged for the service, cleaning, etc.. The guy at the Wednesday Tianguis gave it a try but was also unsuccesful and never charged me. I thought I would mention this because people that can repair watches are becoming a rarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 What is the name of the watch repair place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callejera Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Yes, some detail as to exactly how to find this place would be helpful. I have a watch that needs a bit of work beyond the change-the-battery treatment, and maybe this fellow could help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behnwau Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Walked by it today. It's actually at the south end of the plaza about 2-3 doors up from Morelos on the right[east] side. The watches in a showcase says it all. He said he could fix the stem om my watch but I didn't have time. Young guy with glasses,medium build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callejera Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks, that's helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monessen Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have a Timex that was given to me as a gift from a now-deceased friend. It has stopped telling anything but lies to me and it has caused me to be late for some appointments . I have used the watch repair place in the Chapala Plaza in the past and he has been helpful in changing batteries, etc. This time he didn't charge me because he said that it was an internal mechanical problem and that Timex manufactured the watch in such a way that it cannot be fixed. He checked the battery and said that it was fine. I'm glad that he was honest and charged me nothing but I was sad that Timex would make a watch that would have to be replaced. Such is life. I like the watchmaker that the OP mentioned and I use him when I need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 The only watchmaker that I know is the one who has an office somewhere in Chapala, and also comes to the Ajijic Wednesday market. He has been able to fix most everything for me, with the exception of my Timex. I have no idea why. (it's not the end of the world as it still keeps perfect time. It's just that the stopwatch buttons don't always work..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callejera Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Where is his office in Chapala? Could he clean and service a real wall clock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearro68 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I don't know if I would promote the person I saw at the Chapala Plaza to "watchmaker" without knowing his credentials, but he did quickly fix an internal problem on my watch (not a TIMEX), whereas the guy that shows up at the Ajijic market on Wednesdays took it apart but could not fix it and therefore did not charge me as mentioned in my original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solfeggio Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I've not tried this guy in the Chapala plaza, but I recently had Gustavo at Tempus Watch Repair fix a Bulova that no one else had been able to fix. Gustavo has been around many years and is located at Miguel Martinez 544-B, next to the Chapala bus station. He even offers pickup and delivery. So he is another option, and specializes in antiques and fine watches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 I've not tried this guy in the Chapala plaza, but I recently had Gustavo at Tempus Watch Repair fix a Bulova that no one else had been able to fix. Gustavo has been around many years and is located at Miguel Martinez 544-B, next to the Chapala bus station. He even offers pickup and delivery. So he is another option, and specializes in antiques and fine watches. He is no longer around. See the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callejera Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Very sad that Gustavo passed away. He fixed all my watches and clocks for years. There are supposedly a couple of real watch and clock repair places in Guadalajara, but I wish I knew who was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I've tried several watch repair places including Gustavo in Chapala and the only satisfactory one is through Daniel jackson the jeweller in Ajijic. He takes the watch to a jeweller in Guadalajara who does an excellent job. One year guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Very sad that Gustavo passed away. He fixed all my watches and clocks for years. There are supposedly a couple of real watch and clock repair places in Guadalajara, but I wish I knew who was really good. Relojeria Omega Augustin Fuentes Av Juarez No. 48 Guadalajara tele: 333-613-4554 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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