Our timepiece collection features Frederique Constant, Michele, Seiko, Shinola, and Zodiac. Each brand offers distinct heritage and craftsmanship: Swiss precision from Frederique Constant, American craftsmanship from Shinola, sophisticated femininity from Michele, adventurous spirit from Zodiac, and century-plus reliability from Seiko.
How do I choose the right watch for my lifestyle?
Match the watch to how you'll wear it. Dress watches suit formal and professional settings. Sport and dive watches handle active lifestyles and water exposure. Fashion watches prioritize style over function. Consider band material (leather, metal, silicone), water resistance rating, and whether you prefer automatic or quartz movement.
What's the difference between quartz, automatic, and mechanical watches?
Quartz watches run on battery and offer high accuracy with minimal maintenance. Automatic watches wind themselves through wrist motion and combine tradition with convenience. Mechanical watches require manual winding and represent the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking. Each has distinct advantages — our team helps match the movement type to your preferences.
How often does a watch need servicing?
Quartz watches typically need battery replacement every two to three years and full servicing every five to seven years. Automatic and mechanical watches benefit from servicing every three to five years to maintain accuracy and longevity. We perform watch battery replacements and basic servicing on-site at both locations.
Do luxury watches hold their value?
Some luxury timepieces appreciate, particularly limited editions and certain Swiss brands with strong collector markets. Most watches depreciate gradually like other consumer goods, though quality construction keeps them functional for decades. Watches bought for enjoyment rather than investment are always worthwhile if the piece brings daily pleasure.
Can I get a watch repaired at Marks Jewelers?
Yes. We service watches through the path that protects them best: quick battery replacements on select watches handled on-site, and everything else — crystal, crown and stem, band sizing, movement work, and luxury repairs — routed to specialized service partners or the original manufacturer. You drop it off at either location, we manage the rest, and it comes back done right.