About Us

SENTIMENTAL TYME is a complete watch repair and restoration company solely owned and operated by Jim Sholders. Jim is a 40 plus year veteran of the jewelry and watch industry and has been trained at the Bulova School of Watchmaking with many years of on the job experience. He is a Certified Accutron #056 repair specialist and a Certified Bulova Quartz Repair specialist.

The restoration of your father’s or grandfather’s timepiece should not be a factor of its monetary value but of its sentimental value to you. Some shopkeepers will establish a value and state that this special timepiece is not worth repairing. Well, you will not hear that comment from this watchmaker. Furthermore, some jewelry stores will tell you that it cannot be repaired.

” I don’t care what the other jewlery store or watchmaker told you.”
- Jim Sholders.

You will be the judge of its value. Remember, it means more to you than anyone else. I also buy, sell, and trade watches, both pocket and wrist. Watch collecting has become very popular over the years and can be a lot of fun.

If you are looking to have a watch repaired or restored, please email me at: sentimentaltyme@aol.com

Or come and visit our showroom every Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-5PM(except in October) at:

The Raleigh Fairgrounds Market
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-3902

I will walk you through the process to establish the approximate cost and time involved. Repair estimates are free. The only charge
is shipping.

Offering personal repair, restoration, buying and selling of classic, antique and special interest pocket and wrist watches. Our inventory is limited to what we have and cannot be easily replaced.

No Surprises, No Gimmicks, Just Good Quality and Open Communication