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jskim · 28 March 2011, 01:37 PM

NYC has lots of watch stores like Torneau, Wempe and etc.

Are there any stores that deal with used watches?

rolexsubdate · 28 March 2011, 01:53 PM

Just make sure your AD is not on Canal Street!

p_surabhi · 28 March 2011, 01:55 PM

Try 47th St and 5th Av. Diamond District. But be cautious.

kareemthedream33 · 28 March 2011, 01:57 PM

Remember, when you buy anything in Manhattan, the ridiculously high rent is passed on to you. You're better off buying somewhere else, like on this forum. I went into a used watch shop in Manhattan and was shocked at the asking prices. I don't remember where it was.

TKB · 28 March 2011, 02:06 PM

stay out of the diamond district AND chinatown....both have seriously iced out rolexes but its all aftermarket. i would go to an AD or Rolex USA on 5th Ave

travisb · 28 March 2011, 07:03 PM

You can find ANY watch you can think of...

unclesallie · 28 March 2011, 07:22 PM

Central Watch, Grand Central Station, but prices are high...they will never, ever sell fakes...they get their parts direct from Rolex, and guard their repuation closely. I agree that buying in NY is an expensive proposition. Have you considered buying on this forum or joining the NAWCC, and going to a regional show, and buying there?

handdoc · 28 March 2011, 07:48 PM

call gagan navani at elite time

Noriki · 28 March 2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

Central Watch, Grand Central Station, but prices are high...they will never, ever sell fakes...they get their parts direct from Rolex, and guard their repuation closely. I agree that buying in NY is an expensive proposition. Have you considered buying on this forum or joining the NAWCC, and going to a regional show, and buying there?

What is NAWCC means?

nauticajoe · 28 March 2011, 09:10 PM

midtown - mid 40's between 5th & 6th ave. Tourneau & Wempe can also be found in the area.

Good luck!

stig01 · 28 March 2011, 09:21 PM

Try some of the pawn shops....

Michael M. · 28 March 2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

Just make sure your AD is not on Canal Street!

Exactly

Jagatai · 29 March 2011, 12:53 AM

I got my sub from Antiquorum. The next NYC auction is on June 8th I believe.
I found this advice to be extremely helpful:
BUY THE SELLER!

rr-nyc · 29 March 2011, 01:00 AM

You can buy in confidence in the diamond district. There are several grey market shops there with reasonably competitive prices. Just make sure you do your due diligence and have an idea of what you're looking for.

Do not go to the shops around Rockefeller or 57th st. Those are the shops that you end up paying their rent through ridiculous markups.

Tourneau has its own pre-owned selection but I've only found it to be much more expensive than what you can find elsewhere.

gqllc · 29 March 2011, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

You can buy in confidence in the diamond district. There are several grey market shops there with reasonably competitive prices. Just make sure you do your due diligence and have an idea of what you're looking for.

Do not go to the shops around Rockefeller or 57th st. Those are the shops that you end up paying their rent through ridiculous markups.

Tourneau has its own pre-owned selection but I've only found it to be much more expensive than what you can find elsewhere.

This is perfect advice. I have purchased many a watch in diamond district. Matter of fact I was able to get a BNIB V series SS Daytona with all the upgrades for msrp plus $100(and that was a while ago). I could not find one at the local AD's

horseco · 29 March 2011, 05:14 AM

Exclusive Time on 47th st... see Walter, I have done business with him for years, he is not a fly by night... he stands by what he sells...

Badfish179 · 29 March 2011, 08:10 AM

Try Tarrytown Jewelers up in Hartsdale. Check their website Tarrytownjewelers.com. Give them a call or go up and see them. I guarantee you'll be safe and be pleased with your purchase. I buy there all the time and NO I don't work there or have any financial interest in the place. Actually the last time I was there I met another TRF member because we began talking watches and mentioned the forum.

Best of luck!

Dr. Robert · 29 March 2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noriki

What is NAWCC means?

NAWCC= National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

kyle L · 29 March 2011, 09:01 AM

You could try here, John is a really nice guy.

http://alltiques.com/

wehttaM · 29 March 2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

You could try here, John is a really nice guy.

http://alltiques.com/

Definitely. I've dealt with him for some time now, and he's super honest and has nice watches!

gqllc · 29 March 2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

Exclusive Time on 47th st... see Walter, I have done business with him for years, he is not a fly by night... he stands by what he sells...

I have also done business with Walter...very stand up guy

esspee1200 · 30 March 2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

just make sure your ad is not on canal street!

haha!!

HL65 · 30 March 2011, 09:01 AM

If I was a betting man I would say yes- there might be a place or two to get a used Rolex in NYC. I would love to hear other's opinions on this though to make sure my thinking is correct.

bkandj2000 · 30 March 2011, 09:46 AM

This guy had some GREAT deals on used Rolexes last time we were in NYC

mitchie41 · 30 March 2011, 11:49 AM

Hey Guys:

Any recommendations for watch dealers within the diamond district? I went there a few months ago and I saw a lot of really nice watches. But it's tough to determine who's reputable or not because there's just so many of them.

I found most prices there to be higher than TRF...
Most GMT IIs there went for around $4500.
Most Sub Dates went for $4000-$4500
And these are watches that were between 10-15 years old.

Must most stores were willing to deal.

guyrolex · 1 May 2011, 11:25 AM

The last time I toured the Diamond District I was amazed at how many stores there were carrying so many Rolex, Breitling, AP, Hublot etc. I have never seen so many new Rolexes in my life. And the prices were not much better (if at all) than you could get at an AD so why would people buy from them?

CoopJr · 1 May 2011, 11:30 AM

Cross over into NJ and go see Palisades Jewelers.

edit: month old thread

28 March 2011, 01:37 PM	#1
jskim Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 27	Is there any place to get used ROLEX in NYC? NYC has lots of watch stores like Torneau, Wempe and etc. Are there any stores that deal with used watches?

28 March 2011, 07:03 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	Take a stroll down 47th St... You can find ANY watch you can think of...

29 March 2011, 08:10 AM	#17
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Try Tarrytown Jewelers up in Hartsdale. Check their website Tarrytownjewelers.com. Give them a call or go up and see them. I guarantee you'll be safe and be pleased with your purchase. I buy there all the time and NO I don't work there or have any financial interest in the place. Actually the last time I was there I met another TRF member because we began talking watches and mentioned the forum. Best of luck! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes Last edited by Badfish179; 29 March 2011 at 08:11 AM.. Reason: add text

30 March 2011, 09:01 AM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,990	If I was a betting man I would say yes- there might be a place or two to get a used Rolex in NYC. I would love to hear other's opinions on this though to make sure my thinking is correct. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 March 2011, 11:49 AM	#25
mitchie41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 79	Diamond District Hey Guys: Any recommendations for watch dealers within the diamond district? I went there a few months ago and I saw a lot of really nice watches. But it's tough to determine who's reputable or not because there's just so many of them. I found most prices there to be higher than TRF... Most GMT IIs there went for around $4500. Most Sub Dates went for $4000-$4500 And these are watches that were between 10-15 years old. Must most stores were willing to deal.

28 March 2011, 01:53 PM	#2
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Just make sure your AD is not on Canal Street!

28 March 2011, 01:55 PM	#3
p_surabhi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 40° 45' 21" Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 473	Try 47th St and 5th Av. Diamond District. But be cautious.

28 March 2011, 01:57 PM	#4
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	Remember, when you buy anything in Manhattan, the ridiculously high rent is passed on to you. You're better off buying somewhere else, like on this forum. I went into a used watch shop in Manhattan and was shocked at the asking prices. I don't remember where it was.

28 March 2011, 02:06 PM	#5
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	stay out of the diamond district AND chinatown....both have seriously iced out rolexes but its all aftermarket. i would go to an AD or Rolex USA on 5th Ave

28 March 2011, 07:22 PM	#7
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Central Watch, Grand Central Station, but prices are high...they will never, ever sell fakes...they get their parts direct from Rolex, and guard their repuation closely. I agree that buying in NY is an expensive proposition. Have you considered buying on this forum or joining the NAWCC, and going to a regional show, and buying there?

28 March 2011, 07:48 PM	#8
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	call gagan navani at elite time

28 March 2011, 09:10 PM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	midtown - mid 40's between 5th & 6th ave. Tourneau & Wempe can also be found in the area. Good luck!

28 March 2011, 09:21 PM	#11
stig01 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex... Posts: 42	Try some of the pawn shops....

29 March 2011, 12:53 AM	#13
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I got my sub from Antiquorum. The next NYC auction is on June 8th I believe. I found this advice to be extremely helpful: BUY THE SELLER!

29 March 2011, 01:00 AM	#14
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	You can buy in confidence in the diamond district. There are several grey market shops there with reasonably competitive prices. Just make sure you do your due diligence and have an idea of what you're looking for. Do not go to the shops around Rockefeller or 57th st. Those are the shops that you end up paying their rent through ridiculous markups. Tourneau has its own pre-owned selection but I've only found it to be much more expensive than what you can find elsewhere.

29 March 2011, 05:14 AM	#16
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	Exclusive Time on 47th st... see Walter, I have done business with him for years, he is not a fly by night... he stands by what he sells...

29 March 2011, 09:01 AM	#19
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	You could try here, John is a really nice guy. http://alltiques.com/

30 March 2011, 09:46 AM	#24
bkandj2000 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: B A Location: Oklahoma Watch: None specifically Posts: 651	This guy had some GREAT deals on used Rolexes last time we were in NYC

1 May 2011, 11:25 AM	#26
guyrolex Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: John Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, SubC LV Posts: 258	The last time I toured the Diamond District I was amazed at how many stores there were carrying so many Rolex, Breitling, AP, Hublot etc. I have never seen so many new Rolexes in my life. And the prices were not much better (if at all) than you could get at an AD so why would people buy from them?

1 May 2011, 11:30 AM	#27
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Cross over into NJ and go see Palisades Jewelers. edit: month old thread

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