Our Long Standing Family Business
Welcome to Paul’s Watch Repair! I’m Raimond Irimescu, and together with my father, Paul, we proudly own and operate this family business. For over 125 years, our name has stood as a testament to our dedication to watch repairs and sales. My father, Paul, began working on timepieces at the age of eight and has been doing so full-time since he was 13—bringing 57 years of hands-on experience. I’ve been in the business full-time since 2005, and I started learning the craft at age 11, more than three decades ago. With our deep experience, strong knowledge, and commitment to fairness, we’re here to serve you with the highest level of care.
Our History
Our business began over a century ago in a small town in northern Romania. My great-grandfather first learned the art of watch and clock repair in Europe, running a modest repair shop from his home. He passed down his skills and passion for the trade to my grandfather, Trifon Irimescu, who dedicated his life to watchmaking.
My father, Paul, was introduced to the craft at an early age. By the time he was eight, he was already capable of fully repairing timepieces. At just 13, after completing seventh grade, he left school to work full-time alongside my grandfather—a common practice at the time, especially in families where every hand helped support the household.
Father and son worked together for many years in Romania, eventually opening a second shop. In 1987, our family immigrated to the United States. My grandfather retired from full-time work after the move, though he continued working on watch and clock projects well into his later years. Soon after arriving in the U.S., my father opened his first American shop under the name Paul’s Watch & Clock Repair. Before launching his own business, he worked at a few established watch shops in Sacramento to get his start.
We’ve proudly served the Sacramento area since 1989 and are currently located at 2601 Marconi Avenue. I began learning the trade from my father as a child and was repairing Timex watches by the time I was 11. While I explored other career paths as I got older, I always returned to the work I grew up with. Over time, I began working part-time alongside my father, and in 2005, I joined him full-time. Today, I’m honored to carry on the legacy as the current owner of Paul’s Watch Repair.
Watchmakers
PAUL IRIMESCU
OWNER | 3rd GENERATION
RAIMOND IRIMESCU
OWNER | 4th GENERATION
We Value Our Customers
We are a father and son duo with more than 82 years of collective experience in the repair, restoration, and maintenance of watches. Our expertise spans antique, vintage, and modern timepieces. Additionally, we have a passion for buying and selling watches.
Our family has been in the watchmaking industry for four generations, which is longer than many watch manufacturers have existed. The journey began in Romania over 125 years ago with my great-grandfather. After spending two years in the United States, my father, Paul, established a shop in 1989 named “Paul’s Watch & Clock Repair.” Both my father and grandfather dedicated their lives to repairing watches and clocks.
Our goal is to be your primary destination for all things related to timekeeping by upholding our family legacy of maintaining, repairing, and restoring timepieces. We are eager to assist you in selecting the perfect watch, restoring your cherished family heirloom, servicing the watch you wear every day, or simply sharing the expertise we have gathered throughout the years.
We provide a comprehensive one-year warranty on any watch bought from us or serviced in our shop. This warranty is fully transferable to the new owner, which is an additional advantage that many companies do not provide. In certain instances, brand new watches may include a longer manufacturer’s warranty. Furthermore, we will support our workmanship for even more than one year if it is found that we were responsible for any issues during the repair process.
We warranty all of our work and sales for one full year after you receive your timepiece.
With more than 82 years of collective experience in watchmaking and watch dealing, we know how to ensure your timepiece functions correctly. You can be confident that we approach our service with seriousness, driven by our passion for our craft as seasoned professional watchmakers.
We possess extensive knowledge about watches and the industry as a whole. Each year, we travel to numerous watch shows across Europe and the United States. Over the past two decades, we have bought, sold, and repaired more than 100,000 watches. Our understanding of watch values is profound, and we are well aware of the preferences of both watch enthusiasts and collectors.
Our pricing is very reasonable. We recognize the intrinsic value of timepieces, yet we also understand that watches require special attention. We are committed to ensuring they operate correctly and maintain accurate time. We stand by our belief in offering fair prices for both sales and repairs.
