Time Essentials

Pasadena, United States

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 626-844-7807
Address:
2680 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91107
Pasadena
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.4 miAltadena / Corson
0.7 miAltadena / Las Lunas
0.8 miSierra Madre Villa
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
Yes

Today

Today 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Pasadena) 11:41 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

Business hours

Monday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Specializing in watch and clock services.

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20 reviews of Time Essentials

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Place rating: 1
Monrovia, CA
The guy who works here insulted my watch. I believe in treating customers good and not keeping it negative especially about certain watch brands and watch types and movements I have been with this place for the past four years but lately it’s been a decline in quality customer service.
Place rating: 5
Monrovia, CA
I can not imagine anyone writing a bad review on this business unless you are simply out looking to cause trouble or a liar. I have several complicated vintage and modern chrono and alarm watches and the ONLY place I will go to is here and to John. He is always very honest and the work is outstanding.
For what it is worth, I recommend this business highly.
Kota
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Just needed a battery watch changed on a Tag, superfast service and just a few bucks. Thanks Time Essentials!
Place rating: 1
Westminster, CA
CUSTOMERS BEWARE
My husband and I use to come here and get everything done. We have had our batteries and bracelets changed. Our bracelets have also been adjusted many many times.
I thought these guys were cool but they are making too much money off of us. So I decided to do some of the repairs myself.
So I’m sitting on the desk and removed the screw bar from my 2007 $ 3600 (tax not yet included) Tag Heuer watch. I noticed the screw bar is different!!! These crooks switched out my stainless steel Tag Heuer bracelet screw bar with a cheap Seiko or Citizen screw bar. I am not excited to find out what damage has been done to the rest of our babies.
Time Essentials you MOFOs better watch out. Some day a customer will watch you and know what sheisty tricks you are pulling and you will have yours!
Place rating: 3
South Pasadena, CA
recently fixed a mantel clock that i originally bought in late 90’s. his initial estimate was half of what anyone else in the area would give me. he ended up charging me an extra 40% or so above that, but still substantially less than any other estimate. i’ll come back in a few months to let you know if the clock still works.
Place rating: 1
Beverly Hills, CA
Took my Vintage Omega Seamaster for service. One Part was replaced and lubrication was needed. I came back 5 times (at least) for the same problem, but the watch is no working properly. I have decided to take it somewhere else after paying $ 300.00. Do not recomend this guy to anybody.
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
I’ve been here a few times for battery replacement but today I came in to replace the broken band on my Seiko. John was able to replace the band and recalibrate my watch in less than 5 minutes i swear. Really friendly guy and great service. He has a very nice selection of watches and is a Seiko dealer. I would definitely come back to John if I ever need anything else with my watches and I highly recommend him. Thanks John!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Came in to get a watch band adjusted. The gentleman was very friendly, very fast and most importantly didn’t scratch my watch, and all at a great price. I’m very happy. And he was open when all the other watch shops in Pasadena were closed, day after New Year.
Place rating: 5
Arcadia, CA
Came here after finding them with great reviews on Unilocal!I called them on the way over to their shop. It was already closing time but they stayed late because I told them I was already on my way. Fast service too!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA
Found this place on Unilocal around my work area. Read the reviews and decided to visit. Made a phone call to confirm availability as I was on my lunch hour.
I needed my watch resized and John was more than helpful. Pleasant to deal with, he went to work on my watch while I waited. He was very cautious with my timepiece and I really appreciated the fact that he took care of it as if were his own. Service like this is hard to come by and I want to give credit where credit is due.
In and out in about 10 min and for $ 8 to size my watch, it almost felt like I was robbing them. Nevertheless, I’m a happy customer and I won’t hesitate to come here if I ever need repairs. 5 stars without a doubt.
Place rating: 1
Pasadena, CA
Well All I can tell you is if you value your timepieces forwhatever reason THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR ITEMS TO. Put the wrong crystal in my watch and I mean the wrong crystal, it did not fit and the had me pick it up like that without saying anything. I have great attchement to this time piece and they had no business doing something like that without saying a word as to why. if you cannot do the job correctly you should not ruin someones property just to make a dollar. John did his best to replace that crystal with one that fits better but not like the one he took out. All I went in for was a battery and for that I got this story to tell. Do what you will just an FYI!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Just went here for the first time based on proximity and other Unilocal reviews.
Very impressed. Courteous service and fast true around. I was only here for a battery replacement which only took 5 minutes.
Clean shop space in a mini mall with available parking. I will come here again.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
John is fantastic!
All problems/​questions so far have been no problem at all (where others have said that it couldn’t or shouldn’t be done; two other stores have turned us away with such excuses). A really quick turnaround, and he has just a really great way with people. He’s one of those that likes to help and likes to explain/​teach; he has a real enthusiasm for his work. Will definitely be going back to him again and again.
My husband is thrilled.
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
I normally go to the mall to for watch repairs, but it’s a hassle. So when I needed a new battery recently, I decided to try this place which is just a couple blocks from my house. Aside from wishing they were open Sundays, I think this place is terrific. Parking is easy, they were fast and friendly, and I saved a couple bucks, too!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Brought in my automatic Seiko because it was running too slow, (I made it worse by thinking that I can adjust it by opening the back, and fiddling with the wrong adjustment levers. BAD IDEA) John fixed it while I waited, which was great because I thought I would have to leave it with him for a few days. Reasonable price, and service with a smile. Thanks!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Great repair shop. Great prices for repairs. They’re fast, friendly, and honest. I’ve had several watches repaired there. Even replica watches! They’re good.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Came here with a friend, she needed a battery switched out of her gold watch.
The guy here on Saturday was a pretty cool guy, and answered questions without missing a beat, even about turn of the century type cloaks.
Battery change cost 10 dollars and took less than 5mins.
Even has chairs to sit down if you like!
Place rating: 5
Big Bear Lake, CA
Fast and cheap! I dropped off 2 watches while I went to run errands, and after picking them up, they are working great now!
To update the reviews, they do take American Express now!
Place rating: 4
Pasadena, CA
Time Essentials is located on the South West plaza of Colorado and San Gabriel! Its very easy to miss, but it’s in the same plaza as Eco-​Cleaners.
I went to this place because it was the only watch repair shop that closed later than the others. The person manning the place was a young guy and he was pretty down to earth.
There are many wrist watches and watch straps that you can buy. There are also a few wall mount watches available.
I had to come here and adjust the size of my watch. It took about 10 minutes to remove the links and I was charged about 8 dollars.
I didn’t think the service was any special, but it did get the job done. The guy made sure that i was completely comfortable with the fit, and he adjusted the links accordingly., I’d come here again to just support this tiny store!
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
I’m waiting for my Seiko to be fixed. It was supposed to be a couple days, but I haven’t heard from him yet. I got quoted an excellent deal though, so I’m really excited for when it’s finally finished. The stem extension/​replacement, battery, adjustment was a total 38 bucks. Great customer service so far and zero complaints. Will definitely update and post a photo hopefully soon.