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Brit78 · 14 October 2011, 04:10 AM

Hello TRFers,

Trying to help a friend out here. I'm looking for a competent watchmaker to do a polish and perhaps service on a friend's watch. It's not a Rolex, but a Cartier. Cartier quoted $350 to polish it! Any help finding a cheaper and probably better alternative would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim

DocChan · 14 October 2011, 05:45 AM

Definitely interested in finding out local watchmakers

john2ex · 14 October 2011, 10:51 AM

Same here!

Brit78 · 14 October 2011, 11:16 AM

Bump, come on NYers, help us out!

Brit78 · 15 October 2011, 10:40 AM

Someone has to have a good contact in NYC! Please let me know!

Melanotaenia · 15 October 2011, 11:46 AM

I too am interested in this; the last time I had my watch serviced I sent it out but would rather have someone local next time; I was going to ask the last time I was in Wempe, because they seem to be the best bet as far as knowing who to trust besides RSC NYC.

I could also ask William Barthman, but I believe they have in house watchmakers, and I cannot speak for their work as I have not used them (the sales staff is the best though)

rossi46 · 16 October 2011, 01:41 AM

Try out this list: http://www.hodinkee.com/nyc-watch-guide/

Brit78 · 16 October 2011, 04:37 AM

Thanks for the tip!

MikeyP · 16 October 2011, 04:39 AM

I would recommend Manhattan Time Service http://www.watchrepairny.com/

I gave my vintage Russian watch to them about a week and a half ago for a full cleaning and oiling. Their prices were very competitive and I have heard good reviews about the place. The deal with luxury watches (Rolex, Cartier, etc.) and have many parts on hand.

Brit78 · 16 October 2011, 04:44 AM

Thanks also Mike!

garGARgar · 16 October 2011, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyP

I would recommend Manhattan Time Service http://www.watchrepairny.com/

I gave my vintage Russian watch to them about a week and a half ago for a full cleaning and oiling. Their prices were very competitive and I have heard good reviews about the place. The deal with luxury watches (Rolex, Cartier, etc.) and have many parts on hand.

I also recommend them. I had a friend who brought a Tudor sub to them for repair and service. He was very pleased with the work, price and turnaround time.

There's also a shop in Grand Central terminal that is very reputable. You can find their information on that Hodinkee link.

Jagatai · 31 October 2011, 04:41 AM

I have gone to Central Watch. They are really nice.
Another watchmaker that came recommended by Antiquorum was Alkis Kotsopoulos.
He's the official Lange service center in NY but he also does Rolexes.

14 October 2011, 04:10 AM	#1
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Cincinnati/NKY Posts: 1,671	Recommended watchmakers in NYC Hello TRFers, Trying to help a friend out here. I'm looking for a competent watchmaker to do a polish and perhaps service on a friend's watch. It's not a Rolex, but a Cartier. Cartier quoted $350 to polish it! Any help finding a cheaper and probably better alternative would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tim __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

14 October 2011, 11:16 AM	#4
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Cincinnati/NKY Posts: 1,671	Bump, come on NYers, help us out! __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

15 October 2011, 10:40 AM	#5
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Cincinnati/NKY Posts: 1,671	Someone has to have a good contact in NYC! Please let me know! __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

16 October 2011, 01:41 AM	#7
rossi46 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: shopping Posts: 1,474	Try out this list: http://www.hodinkee.com/nyc-watch-guide/ __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

16 October 2011, 04:37 AM	#8
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Cincinnati/NKY Posts: 1,671	Thanks for the tip! __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

14 October 2011, 05:45 AM	#2
DocChan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Definitely interested in finding out local watchmakers

14 October 2011, 10:51 AM	#3
john2ex Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 35	Same here!

15 October 2011, 11:46 AM	#6
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	I too am interested in this; the last time I had my watch serviced I sent it out but would rather have someone local next time; I was going to ask the last time I was in Wempe, because they seem to be the best bet as far as knowing who to trust besides RSC NYC. I could also ask William Barthman, but I believe they have in house watchmakers, and I cannot speak for their work as I have not used them (the sales staff is the best though)

16 October 2011, 04:39 AM	#9
MikeyP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 119	I would recommend Manhattan Time Service http://www.watchrepairny.com/ I gave my vintage Russian watch to them about a week and a half ago for a full cleaning and oiling. Their prices were very competitive and I have heard good reviews about the place. The deal with luxury watches (Rolex, Cartier, etc.) and have many parts on hand.

16 October 2011, 04:44 AM	#10
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Cincinnati/NKY Posts: 1,671	Thanks also Mike! __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

31 October 2011, 04:41 AM	#12
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I have gone to Central Watch. They are really nice. Another watchmaker that came recommended by Antiquorum was Alkis Kotsopoulos. He's the official Lange service center in NY but he also does Rolexes.

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