A family-run shop in Old Town Pasadena. Batteries and bracelet sizing in minutes, full service for Rolex, Omega and vintage pieces in about a week, and honest advice with no upselling.
Bring in anything that ticks. Shant looks it over, tells you honestly what it needs, and handles small jobs on the spot.
Full cleaning and overhauls for automatic and Swiss mechanical watches, usually back in about a week instead of months at a brand service center.
In and out in minutes, often while you browse the cases, at a fraction of what jewelry stores charge.
Bracelet resizing, clasp repairs, new straps and stretch bands, usually done before you can sit down.
A grandfather's 1950s Omega, a father's Rolex, a flea-market find. Restored with care, plus new crystals and dial work when needed.
Wall, mantel and grandfather clocks brought back to life, from replacement motors to full movement repairs.
A hand-picked collection of vintage watches and clocks in the shop. Collectors have found their grail pieces here.
A few of the brands customers mention bringing to Shant. Independent shop, not affiliated with any brand.
Shant's is a family business in Old Town Pasadena, where watchmaking has been passed down for generations. Shant handles the watches, and his father Sam is the shop's clock expert.
Customers describe a cozy little shop full of vintage timepieces, a watchmaker who explains the work in plain English, and simple fixes that sometimes cost nothing at all.
"Whatever praise can be given to a watchmaker, he deserves."
Kevin B., Google reviewCustomers say he tells you what your watch actually needs and doesn't upsell parts you don't.
Small jobs happen while you wait. One customer got a full service back in a week when Rolex quoted over two months.
"Fair" and "reasonable" show up again and again in his reviews, for a basic battery or a luxury overhaul.
"He gave me an honest diagnostic and did not try to upsell me on unnecessary replacement components. His pricing was highly fair and transparent for a full Swiss luxury mechanical overhaul."
"One week turn around for a repair that Rolex quoted me over two months for. Incredibly fair pricing."
"I had Shant's work on my father's 1950s vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual. This 70 year old Rolex looks almost brand new!"
"Brought my Omega Seamaster in for servicing after it stopped working and they brought it back to life perfectly! Plus, they charged much less than other similar shops."
"Shant's shop is adorable and cozy, and he is clearly an expert. I only came in for a battery change and received kind and lightning fast service."
"Very honest. Extremely helpful. And very reasonable prices. Been coming here for 8 years. Highly recommend. Best in Pasadena."
"I had to take my clock in for a replacement motor, this guy did it in a few hours, I got my clock back in the same day. Total pro, fast and friendly."
"It takes a lot to trust priceless family heirlooms with a stranger, but this was immediately rewarded. His work was fast, friendly, and explained thoroughly."
"Walked in off the street with a broken Hamilton. Shant fixed it in 2 mins. So kind, warm, efficient and knowledgeable. We will be back!"
On Holly Street, just off Fair Oaks. Walk in for batteries and quick fixes, no appointment needed.
8 E Holly St
Pasadena, CA 91103
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Stop by Monday through Saturday or give Shant a call. Quick fixes while you wait, honest quotes on everything else.