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Old 3 April 2009, 06:15 AM   #1
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A good watchmaker in NYC?

I'm looking for a great watchmaker in New York to service some on my Rolex watches.
You guys know anyone?
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Old 3 April 2009, 06:36 AM   #2
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I don't know if it will work out, but I have a watch repair guy who services Rolexes, and specializes them. Its not a very big shop. He only speaks Chinese, but on Sunday there's usually his daughter who speaks English. It says in the front of the store "K&E Jewlery" but further back there is a watchmaker.

144 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013
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Old 3 April 2009, 09:51 AM   #3
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I don't know if it will work out, but I have a watch repair guy who services Rolexes, and specializes them. Its not a very big shop. He only speaks Chinese, but on Sunday there's usually his daughter who speaks English. It says in the front of the store "K&E Jewlery" but further back there is a watchmaker.

144 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013
I think that's just down from Alltiques, 88 Bowery. He had a huge window display of watches. There were so many I wanted to fondle. I ended up taking a good look over two 5512's. Way too pricey, but they were nice.
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Old 3 April 2009, 10:00 AM   #4
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I think that's just down from Alltiques, 88 Bowery. He had a huge window display of watches. There were so many I wanted to fondle. I ended up taking a good look over two 5512's. Way too pricey, but they were nice.
Yep! It is. He has alot of stuff, but I don't think he repairs watches. He has alot of eyecandy.
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Old 3 April 2009, 09:32 AM   #5
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Try Manhattan Time Service on 46th Street. The owner's name is Mitchell. The has service President Clinton's watches in the past.
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Old 5 April 2009, 03:04 AM   #6
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Try Manhattan Time Service on 46th Street. The owner's name is Mitchell. The has service President Clinton's watches in the past.
Clinton's Timex I guess!
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Old 3 April 2009, 03:18 PM   #7
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Thanks for the info.
When I hear Chinatown and repair shop I can't help but wonder...
I'll pay a visit to Manhattan Time Service, 46th isn't too far
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Thanks for the info.
When I hear Chinatown and repair shop I can't help but wonder...
I'll pay a visit to Manhattan Time Service, 46th isn't too far
John Criscitiello at Alltique in Chinatown is a diamond in the rough. Forget 5th Ave. His window display is well worth the walk past the smelly fish market. Granted there is a lot of fake everything in the neighborhood, but his selection is impressive.
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Old 4 April 2009, 11:41 PM   #9
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John Criscitiello at Alltique in Chinatown is a diamond in the rough. Forget 5th Ave. His window display is well worth the walk past the smelly fish market. Granted there is a lot of fake everything in the neighborhood, but his selection is impressive.
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Old 4 April 2009, 11:44 PM   #10
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If you are willing travel a short distance to to CT

This is where I take my watches...

http://www.cttimekeepers.com/

It is located in Southwest, CT...
Great guy...great work...great prices...
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What did tuscaneyrose have to say, Ben?

No go.
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