Buddy Huguley’s Clock & Watch

Have a victrola with broken mainspring. I had already shortened it and reinstalled it but was too weak to operate. I ordered a new old stock spring off the internet. I was in to have my watch repaired so I asked if he could install the new spring since they do watches. He said he had a friend who could do it and took the machine. At the time I dropped it off I told him about the prior attempt at repair and gave him the cut off pieces. I also told him that the most I wanted to spend was $ 60, and he should call me if it was going to be more than that. I heard nothing for a month and then he called and said it was a done. When I picked it up he said that my NOS spring was rusted and couldn’t be used (it has only some very light surface corrosion on the edges In a few places). As a result, his «friend» cut off more of the spring and reinstalled it. I asked if he tested to see if it would maintain proper speed. He said that was not done and I should be happy that the spring was reinstalled. On top of that he presented a bill for $ 200! I told him that was not going to work. He accepted $ 60 but said our business was done for good. When I took it home, the turntable will not even turn with a needle on the record, fully wound up.
My advice: don’t use him. If you do, record your conversation and get it all in writing. He claimed to remember none of our initial discussion about the terms of the repair.

I went into Buddy’s to get my watch battery replaced. Buddy was there and helped me out immediately. He was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this shop!

This is such a cool place. I have been in here many times and have observed nothing but great customer service. Buddy treats all of his customers like family. He truly cares about all of his customers. On top of the great customer service Buddy knows what he is doing when it comes to watches and clocks. I highly recommend Buddy to all of my family and freinds.

I have bought, sold, had many of my watches worked on, serviced even just polished for the past 6 years or so, and all I can say is buddy’s is the best around! Amazing professional work and amazing customer care! I trust Buddy with any and every watch I have ever owned! A++++++

This is a really cool place. If I relied on the Unilocal reviews (sorry Unilocal) — I wouldn’t have even tried to have my watch repaired here.
I went to have my watch battery replaced and wristband adjusted. I was expecting to have to leave my watch but they helped me immediately. Buddy was there in person and was working in the room with an open window to the lobby. He first checked the watch to ensure it was only the batteries which were bad which is a nice touch. He replaced the watch battery and then adjusted the band. He brought it out to me in person to try on.
While there, I noticed these very cool old clocks on the wall. He has genuine «Coo Coo» clocks and all different types of antique, «Grandfather» clocks which sound on the hour. Most of these have been fully restored but some are brand new. The prices weren’t bad either.
I loved the place and the atmosphere. It seemed everyone who entered the store while I was there was friendly and had a great attitude. I think that is the vibe this place exudes.

I am out of town and I needed a watch repair facility to tighten the strap on my watch;ASAP! This place was amazing! Buddy himself is professional, friendly, prices are reasonable and its fast. Thank you! Will visit again! Thanks!

I would not recommend bringing an expensive watch to this repair shop. For whatever reason, their other negative review is hidden (not recommended?), but I completely believe it.
I brought in my 2006 Datejust to get it regulated because it was running +10s everyday. They charged me about $ 40 and I was able to pick it up the same day. I’m not sure what they did, but after a checking over a few days, the watch still runs +10s fast, except now it has several scratches on the back of case from them opening it up.
At least I know they attempted to do something, but nothing was fixed. What worries me is what they could have messed up inside. This watch was over $ 5K+. It’s about time for servicing and I am debating sending it to Rolex directly or going to see Herndon Clock & Watch Co in VA. Normally, I would think sending it directly to Rolex and paying $ 600+ for servicing is a rip off, but after this experience with a local repair shop, I may just want to make sure things are done properly…