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Vintage Watches In Nyc?

  1. AJDay

    AJDay Apr 16, 2013

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    I realized it wouldn't be cheap to buy a vintage watch from a brick-and-mortar place in NYC, but I am thinking of taking an afternoon one day to just admire the variety... Any recommendations of places to hit?

    I have been to Central Watch a few times before, and Tourneau as well (although they recently moved and slimmed down their vintage selection I think).

    I found this place online, but have never been: http://www.aaronfaber.com/

    Any other places to check out?
     
  2. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    The Forum has an Official Manhattan Tour Guide, please see kyle L, for rates and reservations. :D
     
  3. AJDay

    AJDay Apr 16, 2013

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    I could probably spend a day just looking at Kyle's collection... Don't know if he shops locally, though?
     
  4. MMMD

    MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Apr 16, 2013

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    Vintage watch shopping in Manhattan? I recommend a cab to JFK and a direct flight to Milan or Munich. ;)
     
  5. AJDay

    AJDay Apr 16, 2013

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    That might make the average watch cost a little higher... Again, not really looking to buy, just look / drool...
     
  6. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    He knows them all.
     
  7. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 16, 2013

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    NYC is expensive, but if you're browsing Faber's Gallery is a great place.
     
  8. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    Lou probably knows some more places. :) There's the diamond district, John @ alltiques on Bowery (some other stores scattered on that block), Aaron Faber, Deco Jewelers, a little watch/clock repair store across this restaurant (http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-salt-and-battery-new-york), the Antiques Garage in Chelsea, the Showplace in Chelsea, Central Watch Band, etc...also the flea markets sometimes has some watches. A lot of the stuff is priced aggressively though and sellers know what they're selling. I buy most of my stuff off of ebay!
     
  9. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    Yeah but Lou's hourly rate ain't cheap:rolleyes:
     
  10. Wetworks

    Wetworks Apr 16, 2013

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    I've never had the good fortune to tour with you Kyle, but I will confirm that Lou definitely has a crazy amount of knowledge when it comes to finding/browsing vintage stuff. I was floored when he took me around the city and we didn't even get to hit all the places he wanted.

    That said, the weather is starting to take a turn for the better, maybe a NYC crawl is in order?
     
  11. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 16, 2013

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    You know I'm in!
     
  12. AJDay

    AJDay Apr 16, 2013

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    I'm definitely in for a group tour!
     
  13. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    Sounds good...let me know when so I can sell some stuff first. :p
     
  14. Lex4TDI4Life

    Lex4TDI4Life Apr 16, 2013

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    Hell yes!
     
  15. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    We gotta go back to the Russian fence in that Chelsea basement....I bet he shuts his whole booth down if six guys he doesn't know walk in.
     
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  16. kyle L Ω 2

    kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    I think he runs one of the stalls outside in the Flea Market across the street on weekends. Looks like he has some good stuff in his shop.
     
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  17. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 16, 2013

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    Yes, I thought so too, but the gimpy guy who sells him merchandise is always in the way with his electric scooter. Didn't know about the weekend stall.
     
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  18. Wetworks

    Wetworks Apr 17, 2013

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    I'm good for any day other than Mondays or Wednesdays, at least until the summer semester starts. Someone who is good at organizing stuff should set it up. I'm thinking the guy with the most vintage watches (I'm SO out).
     
  19. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Apr 17, 2013

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    That would be Lou as far as I know. Mondays and Tuesdays are good for me.
     
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  20. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 17, 2013

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    No one has a regular job? I'm good for weekends.
     
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