Shopping in NYC

[AdamPace]

Hi folks,
I'm in NYC for a few meetings next week. The dollar is good value against the
pound at present which is helpful. I'll have some free time so I may check out a few SH/vintage dealers. Can anybody recommend any places to check out? Cheers, Adam

[jyan212]

Deco Fine Jewelry - Patrick Tzeroya
501 5th Ave (across the street from Bryant Park)

Patrick is very nice and is generally quick with turnaround if you know what you're looking for.

Central Watch
45th Street Passageway in Grand Central Terminal between Tracks 38 & 39

This shop has been featured on Hodinkee, and Ben speaks highly of them.

Alltiques Antiques - John Criscitiello
70 Bowery Street

John sells antiques including vintage watches. He showed me a 6542 GMT with a tropical dial he had for sale. Very friendly guy and knows his stuff.

Tempus Fvgit - George Aloi
40 W. 25th Street

George has a small stand in the Showplace Antique Center near the Flatiron District. He sells vintage and used watches. Also very friendly and knowledgeable.

[locutus49]

Wow. Are you John Mayer?

Originally Posted by jyan212

Deco Fine Jewelry - Patrick Tzeroya
501 5th Ave (across the street from Bryant Park)

Patrick is very nice and is generally quick with turnaround if you know what you're looking for.

Central Watch
45th Street Passageway in Grand Central Terminal between Tracks 38 & 39

This shop has been featured on Hodinkee, and Ben speaks highly of them.

Alltiques Antiques - John Criscitiello
70 Bowery Street

John sells antiques including vintage watches. He showed me a 6542 GMT with a tropical dial he had for sale. Very friendly guy and knows his stuff.

Tempus Fvgit - George Aloi
40 W. 25th Street

George has a small stand in the Showplace Antique Center near the Flatiron District. He sells vintage and used watches. Also very friendly and knowledgeable.

[jyan212]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Wow. Are you John Mayer?

I wish...

[vcnyls]

Also check out Aaron Faber in the 50s off 5th Ave.

[descartes]

Madison Time for vintage/pre-owned Patek.

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Originally Posted by vcnyls

Also check out Aaron Faber in the 50s off 5th Ave.

A quick search on the Forum will yield plenty of reasons to avoid Aaron Faber.

If you are an experienced judge of watches and good negotiator try the shops on 47th Street (the jewelry district, between Fifth and Sixth). Some reliable ones are Tuscany Rose (John Buckley, that the dial is named after) or Renaissance watches. Avoid the rigged auctions you see advertised on the street.

There are also selling Forum members and reputable vintage dealers with a strong web presence who are located in NYC and you could arrange to meet in person.