NEW YORK CITY/Midtown: Tucked inside Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Watch is a true horological institution, family-owned and expertly run for more than 70 years. Their reputation for watch repair is stellar, with the skill to handle everything from quick battery swaps and band adjustments to intricate restorations and full-service overhauls across all makes and models. If you are looking to sell your piece, they offer trusted appraisals and authentication services. On the flip side, if you are ready to elevate your collection, their curated selection of restored vintage watches and new timepieces is worth browsing. They even repair jewelry, making this a one-stop shop for treasured pieces. All this is backed by a great team with the best customer service. One of our favorite things is their social media content. Their videos are packed with insight, history, and behind-the-scenes knowledge that makes the world of watches feel even more fascinating. Grand Central Terminal is dog friendly, and the team here loves welcoming four-legged visitors. You will find them down the 45th Street passageway near Track 38, ready to help with anything your watch needs. Can't make it in? Their mail-in service keeps your timepiece ticking no matter where you are. read more

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They switched my wristwatch leather band in under 5 minutes and had a great selection at a reasonable price. Highly recommend. Make sure you request to keep your original clasp. Service was brisk but friendly. read more

This place is a gem... hidden in a corridor off if 45th in Grand Central, this little shop is always lined with customers waiting. Many have the same story... I found it have this old watch...! Everyone looking for a refresh, or new strap or repair. The staff is fast, friendly and efficient. The one thing I wish they offered or had was some where to sit and chat with someone to discuss the more detail aspects of the piece, repair or work needed. They simply do the intake and explain that they will call will with an assessment. That could be better. read more

Took a watch for partial repair (the watch still works) and they quoted an exorbitant price. I would look elsewhere before trying this place ... read more

Grand Central Watch - Disappointing Experience As a longtime customer of Grand Central Watch, I recently experienced a troubling situation. When my 30+ year old watch stopped working, GCW sent it to the manufacturer and quoted me a price of almost $900 for a full service. After paying a similar fee to GCW only a few years back for a similar service, I declined this time in frustration and just paid the non-refundable $200 quote fee. I contacted the manufacturer directly to express my disappointment at the high cost to service my watch and they replied that their service cost was only about a third of what I was quoted. An over 200% markup feels excessive and unreasonable. While I understand businesses need to make a profit, this level of markup has broken my trust. After years of loyalty, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Took two watches separate occasions and they quoted insane prices for basic repairs. Next place I went to in Chelsea charged small fraction and repaired in minutes on spot. Can't tell if it's incompetence (need to farm out the work or just send to manufacturer and mark up repair cost) or straight price gauging. read more

I have a 25 year old Tag Heuer and one day the stainless steel strap broke. So I sent it to Tag Heuer service center and they sent it back to me UNFIXED because they didnt have the parts! So I took my watch to Grand Central Watch and they fixed it in less than 5 minutes! Thank you Grand Central Watch!! read more

Don't often write reviews. And I think positive reviews are naturally rarer than negative ones. The team at GCW is first class however. Patek quoted me 2 years for a repair to a Patek Golden Ellipse. I wanted it back within 5 months for a family event. The gentleman at Henri Stern (the Patek distributor in America) recommended GCW. GCW said they would try to get it on time but couldn't guarantee due to its age (1980) and the complexity of repairs. Not only did they do an amazing job, but they took photos along the way, the watch came back better than new, and they were incredibly friendly and informative during the process. It's great to see stores like this still in existence. I'm already eyeing one of their watches for sale which all come with warranties. Bravo to a family business keeping it real in New York! read more

I had an amazing experience purchasing my first luxury watch at Grand Central Watch. Steve Crystal and the rest of the staff made the process a pleasure. When I needed my watch sized, they kindly invited me into their immaculate workshop, where licensed professionals meticulously repaired various luxury watches--it felt like stepping into a biolab. Overall, I highly recommend Grand Central Watch to anyone looking to purchase or service a watch! read more

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Shocked and appalled. After faithfully using GCW for years despite their high prices, I brought in a Rado watch I've owned for about 30 years. They had just replaced the battery two months prior (see attached image) and, shortly thereafter, it stopped working. They kept it for 2 days, then informed me the battery is good but the watch would need a "complete overhaul" for a cost of $750 (see attached image). I told them I'd think about it and picked up my watch. I decided to get a second opinion. After reading positive reviews about them, I took the watch into Daniele Watchmaker in Greenwich. In literally less than one minute, Daniele came back with a fully functioning watch; the battery had not been installed properly, and simply needed to be re-seated. No charge. Now the watch I've had for so many years is fully functioning. What's troubling is that (1) GCW replaced the battery improperly, then (2) confirmed that the battery was fine, and (3) tried to get me to pay $750 for a complete overhaul. All this for something that Daniele fixed in about 30 seconds. Needless to say, I've seen the last of GCW. And, fortunately, I've found an honest and excellent watch guy in Daniele! read more

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Friendly service and prompt. I have been a return customer to get my watch fixed whenever I am in NYC area. Easy to find too. read more

I have 2 Minnie Mouse watches from the 1980's that have a lot of sentimental meaning to me. After almost 40 years, they were is rough shape (see the before photo) and I wanted a trusted and professional watch company to restore them like new. Grand Central Watch (GCW), located in Grand Central Terminal in the 45th Street Passageway, did a beautiful job cleaning up the scratched face, updating the bands with a modern look, replacing the batteries, and overall sprucing up of my watches (see the after photo). Since I live in NJ, I was able to mail in my watches with a repair form and Crystal from GCW called me immediately upon receipt to go over the repair request. When you sign-up for an online account, you can track the status of your repair, which was super cool to see. Before I logged in to see where they were in fixing my items, I already received my 2 watches back looking perfect! The family operation is coming up on their 70th anniversary in 2022 and I can see why they have been in business so long! They sell new and vintage watches and specialize in repair. Steve, the owner, is a wonderful guy with a great staff who can make your watch dreams come true. read more

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The only factor in vintage watches is trust. Grand Central Watch has built trust over the years as my go-to spot for buying pieces, servicing my collection, and straight up trading when I need a refresh. As with many things in life, you get what you pay for. With watches that are sentimental or family heirlooms - I wouldn't trust most services with any other shop. Unless you are also in the industry there is no way to know what you are getting when it comes to the secondary market. I'll stick with tried and true and continue to build my relationship Steve, Crystal and the team. While I cherish all my watches, Steve went out of his way searching for a particular piece for years before calling me when he came across a lot that met my criteria. This specific piece is still my most prized. I will never forget when I made that purchase. read more

There's a reason this pace is the oldest working establishment in Grand Central Station. My family have been coming here for decades for all our time piece needs. The service is impeccable & all staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Whether you need a battery change or looking for a quality watch, breathe easy and stop by here! read more

The best, and one of those places that makes NY NY! Were able to replace the band on my Baume & Mercier watch on the spot. Beyond nice and so helpful read more

Some ten years ago I went here to get some help taking a metal bracelet off of my watch. This week I went back to reverse that and needed some new springbars for the same watch. The nice people here helped me quickly and even refused payment for this simple job. Could not ask for more. A real gem of a shop hidden away in Grand Central. read more

I was told 2-3 days for a quote... they kept the watch for a week and didn't even get me a quote despite me calling and following up. Just bad service all around. read more

The location is a little dodgy, especially when you have to knock on a metal security gate for service, but the staff are friendly, efficient, and skilled. They helped me switch my watch band for free! Highly recommend.​ read more

$38.11 to change a battery on a 15 year old Casio watch!!! They should've mentioned that it was gonna cost that much!!! To me that's horrible customer service not to tell someone that to install a $5 battery on a 15 year old $100 watch will cost a total of $38.11 I would've changed the battery myself or threw the watch in the garbage!!! read more

If I could give more stars to Grand Central Watch I would. I went in today to get the strap on my husband's watch repaired. I expected to have to drop it off and retrieve it a few days later. Remarkably, they fixed it on the spot in less than 5 minutes. I was so grateful for the swift and professional service that this will be the only place I go for our watch needs. I can't recommend them highly enough. I wish more businesses were this thoughtful, professional, swift, and focused on customer service! Thanks Grand Central Watch for an excellent experience! read more

Customer service was good for the most part and provided a quick turnaround on a repair quote. My frustration lies with their repair philosophy and the fact that it wasn't explained to me at the beginning lead to a waste of time for everyone. Before I go into that I want to make it clear I have complete respect for the art of watchmaking and appreciate the time and skill required. As it was explained to me: unless you a. bought your watch from them or b. have a superficial repair (hands, indices etc) the only option is to do a full overhaul of the watch, costing over $600. The reason for this is because of their 2 year warranty, and the fact that they cannot guarantee the total quality of the repair unless they do the entire thing from scratch. While this model must be working for them, I personally don't understand it. I'm sure there are others like me who would gladly forgo a 2 year warranty to have the option of a service costing a fraction of a total overhaul. Give me the option to waive the warranty and then just charge me for the thing I need fixed. This isn't a perfect analogy- but if I need a timing belt replaced on my car, I don't need the mechanic to do a full rebuild. read more

The team here is great, have used them over the years to repair a few older pieces that I have including a Cartier. The front desk two ladies are always friendly and knowledgeable and definitely put you at ease when handling your items will continue to use in future every time I visit New York, and they were kind enough to ship it to me when I was unable to visit. read more

Steve did a great job helping me source a part and replace it on my vintage watch. Communication throughout the process was excellent, and the online portal for repairs is extremely convenient in tracking the watch through the entire repair! read more

I came across a watch from my Grandfather to my Dad from ~40 years ago. While the original watch-face was no longer functional, the team at GC Watch was able to help me get the original band onto a new watch-face. This way I can continue to wear the watch almost as it was gifted to my Father. Service was fast and friendly, and I'd highly recommend GC Watch. They are my 1-stop shop for anything watch related. read more

Excellent service, convenient location that is tucked away in a corner of Grand Central. Will definitely return.

Grand Central Watch has amazing customer service and does great work at fair prices. I cannot say enough about how helpful and friendly their staff is, the expedience with which they work, or the reasonable prices they charge. read more

Although the shop is a little hard to find, the employees are eager to direct you there! Had a lovely, fast experience getting a watch battery replaced. Glad I stopped in before work! read more

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Brought an antique watch to see if it could be repaired. They charge $75 just to look at it and give an estimate. The woman I left it with said it could cost about $995. Well, low and behold, the estimate for repair was $995 (funny that it was the amount quoted before they even purportedly looked at it). After a heated argument with Steve, he agreed not to charge me the $75 to look at it. I took the watch elsewhere and they didn't charge to give an estimate and wound up fixing it and polishing it for $150. Don't go to Grand Central Watch - BIG RIPOFF!!! read more

Not only do I visit Grand Central Watch regularly for band/battery replacements; today, I went for a keeper replacement, as mine was practically falling apart. Grand Central Watch replaced the keeper immediately, and when I asked what the cost was, they told me that there was no charge. It's this kind of gracious, professional service that makes me a loyal customer. read more

I love bringing my watches to Grand Central -their customer service, honesty, and efficiency have made me a huge fan! I just picked up my old Swatch from the 1990's, which hasn't worked in at least 20 years. I was told by two jewelry stores to toss it because it was beyond repair. I'm glad I didn't believe them and that I hung onto this watch because I am now wearing it! read more

I was looking for a trustworthy place to replace my watch battery. Found this hidden gem inside Grand Central. Be sure to come in from the 45th St entrance, Dunkin Donuts. Between the Racquetball store and Track 38. I got lost the first time looking for this place. Store closes by 5pm, so I would make sure you call ahead of time to check if your watch is ready to be picked up. Price is reasonable. I got the battery replaced by the next day. Cash or personal check only. No credit card. They have a good selection of pre-owned luxury watches for sale, if you're into vintage collection. read more

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Grand Central Watch is one of the great New York small businesses. My father-in-law had his watch serviced there, my husband and I have all our watches taken care of there, and we just bought our adult child a watch there, as well. The service is lovely, the expertise is top notch, and it is always a delight to have a conversation with owner Steve. Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. read more

Central Watch is not inexpensive but these folks do a great job. That said, do price out the manufacture of your watch first. You may get a better price from them. read more

Grand Central Watch has the best leather band options for watches. I had two watches I needed bands for and searched at least 3 different stores (unsuccessfully) before getting referred to Grand Central Watch. Within 10 minutes, the friendly staff was able to find the perfect bands and at very competitive/reasonable pricing. I would look no further if you need a good deal and good selection on watch bands. read more

I never knew this place existed until I recently was searching online for a new watch strap. It is a very convenient store inside grand central. It's small which belies the breath of service and watches they provide. I bought an excellent genuine alligator strap which was 1/2 the price compared to nearby Tourneau. The strap was installed while I waited. Great strap at a reasonable price and fast service make for a great experience. They also had a great selection of used watches on display. I prefer to buy watches used and they had a Breguet I've always wanted. This discovery could get expensive after all... read more

Very nice folks!! ....except for 1 indian lady who is kind of rude and condescending. While she was fitting me for my watch, she asked with disdain and a sneer on her face "Have you even worn a watch before"? Um, yes but I'm not insanely specific about it and I don't need crap from you when this thing probably costs more than your 2 week salary, okay? read more

My office is right upstairs and a lot of people from my company suggested this place. Stopped by for a quick battery replacement and they were very helpful. Wonderful customer service and a quick turnaround. I will absolutely be a repeat customer and I would suggest Central Watch to anyone in the area!! read more

Absolutely honest and skilled staff. Love The hospitality and service. I'm going to give them a box of cookies the next time I see them. Watch was nice and shiny after my battery was repaired read more

I never knew this place existed, but several coworkers pointed me in Central Watch's direction when I needed a battery replaced. Service is friendly, and they are very popular! They were very knowledgeable watch pros. Replacing a battery was $16, and they offered a warranty if the watch battery did not work. I dropped off my watch around 3:30pm on a weekday and was told to come back the next morning-- you may want to come in earlier if you want it same day. They hold regular business hours (closing before 5:30). read more

I buy all my Dan Henry watches at Grand Central Watches. Their service and selection is truly excellent. Like, there was one I had bought, were it wasn't working right. I just called & told them about it and they immediately took on the responsibility of fixing it up for free. They sent me paid return package for me to mail the watch into them. The whole movement needed replacement. In few weeks they mailed it back, freeee! read more