behind the counter | 2012 85 Walker Copley W alker Copley’s personalized service and Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Hamilton, Wenger, and expertise have stood him well during the Luminox, plus a sizable selection of watchbands recent recession. Despite tough times, and Seiko clocks, Watchworks is the place where his full-service watch store, Watch- you can buy the perfect watch the first time, and works, is thriving at its convenient location at count on a professional watchmaker to keep it Hillcrest Mall after 20 years in business. running. A beautiful watch can be yours for $200 1040 Fernwood-Glendale Road Spartanburg “There has been some pent-up demand,” says to $300 at Watchworks. 864.582.3028 Walker, a professional watchmaker whose interest “Watches are complicated machines,” Walker says. www.thewatchworks.net in watch repair has spanned 40 years. “When “Customers enjoy conversing with someone who customers have some money to spend on a fine knows all about them.” Monday-Friday 9am-6pm gift for themselves or a loved one, they want When not working, Walker enjoys playing the Jewelers something that’s valuable and practical.” banjo and spending time with his wife of 33 years, Watchworks is the place to find both. With 900 his three children, and three grandchildren. watches in stock, including top brands such as Photograph by: Carri Bass