I brought my Citizen echo drive watch there because it stopped running & I thought it needed a new battery. They charged me $90. for this kind of battery & $15. to replace it. Called me a week later to let know it was done. I went to pick it up & nothing was set. Yes, it's difficult to set everything. But I even brought them the book that came w/ my watch to follow the directions & they couldn't do it. I brought it home & called Citizen watch co & the first thing they said to me was, you never have to replace that battery & if I would have put my watch in the sun for a few hrs, it would have been back up running perfect. Citizen walked me through resetting everything step by step & everything was perfect. Just for the heck of it, I looked up the battery for my watch & then I got mad. The battery I was charged $90. for, could be bought for $5. to $10. I charged way too much money for this battery. If it was even replaced. Who knows. Maybe they just put my watch under a light for a few hrs. I definitely would not bring a fancy watch to this place for service. And don't trust what they charge...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI had been searching for weeks to find a special ring for my upcoming anniversary. My husband wanted to buy me a significant piece of jewelry, but I found nothing I really loved. I knew it would need to be a custom piece. After talking to SEVERAL jewelers, I found no one I was comfortable with. As luck would have it, I went to Cortes simply to get a watch battery. We started talking and I mentioned that I might be interested in a custom designed ring. From the minute he showed me how he could do what I wanted, I was hooked. His ideas were so similar to mine and his first drawings nailed it!! He is an artist and went beyond anything I could have hoped for. My ring is perfect in every way. Do not hesitate to use Helman Cortes for any of your jewelry needs. He is wonderful. I highly recommend him with no reservations! You will be glad you did. I would give 10...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreGreat place if you're looking for a personal Jewler you can trust with your valuables. A Jewler that will always the best quality. A family owned establishment Then you have to visit Cortes Jeweler's. The owner is a traditional Jewlery Smith that practically can help you with the artistic creation you want in Jewlery pieces, can repairs most any jewelry piece, repairs and sells watches, diamonds, gold, silver, etc. We've been going to them for over 13 to 14 years. Or could be more. Even if it's just to polish your silverware. He will make it come out like new. Need an appraisal they can provide you with that with someone they've used and trusted for years. I've always have a great experience and have sent people there over the years which were very happy with the results. I...
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