The Watch Lab Bournemouth: services and opening hours

The Watch Lab Bournemouth: repairs inside Bobby’s

The Watch Lab Bournemouth is a watch repair and servicing business located inside Bobby’s, at The Square, Bourne Ave, Bournemouth BH2 5LY. Its position in the town centre makes it fairly straightforward to reach while shopping or running errands. The branch is part of The Watch Lab’s national network and operates under the Timpson Group. It is also a member of the British Horological Institute, which is relevant if you are looking for a specialist rather than a general retail counter.

The service starts with a free assessment and a no-obligation estimate, so you can find out what a repair involves before agreeing to it. Common jobs include battery replacement and resealing, with a pressure test and free water-resistance check, as well as movement repairs and servicing, valeting, dial restoration, glass replacement, and strap or bracelet repairs and replacements. The branch also works on smartwatches, including Apple, Samsung, Fitbit and Google devices, and carries out general jewellery repairs. Many straightforward repairs can be completed within an hour, although more involved work will naturally take longer. Repairs come with a two-year warranty.

For watches valued at under £2,500, The Watch Lab also offers a fully insured seven-day postal service, which may be useful if visiting Bournemouth is inconvenient. The company says its wider operation has been running from a purpose-built service centre for 20 years, using technical equipment from Switzerland and Germany, with accreditations from brands including Rolex, Omega and Longines. Local feedback gives the Bournemouth branch 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, with comments often mentioning professional service, quick turnaround and reasonable pricing. Staff members Marco, Paul and Stacey are named positively in some reviews, although prices depend on the watch and the work required.

As of Saturday 5 September 2026, the opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 10:00–17:30, and Sunday, 10:30–16:30. The listed phone number is 01202 790228, and the main website is thewatchlab.co.uk. If you are taking in a valuable or complicated watch, calling first should help confirm the likely timescale and whether the Bournemouth branch can handle the repair on site.