Tapner Jewellers

Tapner Jewellers is a watch repair specialist operating from an upstairs unit on the Pacific Highway in Gordon, run by watchmaker John. The business focuses specifically on servicing and restoring watches, including older and vintage timepieces that many other repairers are no longer equipped to handle. Multiple customers describe bringing in vintage Seiko watches — including a 1970s Seiko passed down as a family heirloom — for servicing and parts replacement, with John going "over and beyond to source parts" for models where "parts are very rare." Reviewers describe him as the "go to guy for servicing/repairs of antique watches," having worked on several watches for the same customers over time, including fixing a watch with a damaged circuit that needed extra days to ensure it was running correctly afterward. Reviewers consistently highlight John's technical knowledge and evident care for the sentimental value of the pieces he works on, along with clear communication about progress and timelines. Tapner Jewellers suits owners of vintage, antique or hard-to-source watches — Seiko in particular — looking for a specialist willing to track down obsolete parts rather than write off an older timepiece.