Not sure what the deal is with this place... I collect watches and have a large collection. I work around the corner and it popped in twice to sort of look around and see if there's anything that catches my eye that I might trade in some pieces for. Both times I've been there today. He wouldn't me and showed me like one watch but I asked like one or two questions. They're just like thank you goodbye basically I can get the hell out of the store. We have a great inventory and a lot of the pieces I've never actually held so you're kind of wanna look at them before you spend. I don't know $50,000 or something.. anyway I don't think I'll be walking in that store again read more

I have a 12 year old DLC GMTII with a worn oyster bracelet. I tried several other online sites without success. Boris at Motion In Time texted back right-a-way with a price to replace the bracelet with a new DLC coated one for a great price. (I was quoted a higher price to repair and re-cost the old bracelet from a watchmaker in London). He turned around the watch by the end of the week and shipped it back overnight to Portand. Couldn't be happier with a watch that looks as good as the day I bought it 12 years go. Thanks again Boris. read more

Warm atmosphere greets you as you enter the store. Staff was extremely professional and knowledgeable. They understood my budget & life style and worked with me to find the perfect watch. Price was competitive. read more

I can't speak highly enough of the experience in dealing with Boris Shamayev at Motion in Time. After a robust but fair negotiation Boris went above-and-beyond to deliver the timepiece to me in Florida during a very specific time window which continued to change with our holiday plans. I am utterly thrilled with my new Rolex Yacht Master. Whether you are a seasoned watch aficionado or a complete neophyte like me, I earnestly recommend Motion in Time for their professionalism, integrity and unsurpassed customer service. read more

Super friendly guys! Recommend!!! Very accommodating and understanding! Buy your watch here

perfect service! I felt very comfortable throughout the process and the watch was absolutely stunning when it arrived. I HIGHLY recommend them! read more

I was looking for a 50th birthday gift for my husband. Boris went above and beyond to find the perfect piece. Customer service and communication was incredible. Received the watch the next day even though I live in Las Vegas. Even the packaging was top notch! Thank you for being wonderful! read more

I have an oversized Diesel watch that takes 4, count 'em, 4, batteries and in the past have needed highly specialized timepiece repair places to install them because of the watch's large size. Motion in Time took one look and just trotted it off to the back to do it in less than 10 minutes. Friendly and efficient customer service, and with a beautiful storefront and merchandise display! I will return here every time! read more

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The ambiance of Motion In Time was both welcoming and sophisticated, reflecting the large range of exquisite watch pieces. Boris and the rest of the staff were profoundly knowledgeable and were of great help! I was impressed by their patience and keen attention to detail in guiding me through my purchase. At the end, my wife and I both purchased a piece and are so thankful for the pleasant and seamless process. read more

Motion in Time recently serviced a vintage watch before I put it up for sale. After I dropped off the watch, I had to keep chasing them to get an estimate. Finally they said it would be $400, but when I asked to get the watch back saying it was not worth it, they dropped the servicing charge to $300, saying "we want you to tell everyone how great we are". They serviced the watch but didn't bother to call me back. A couple of weeks later, when I called, they said it is ready for pickup. After getting possession of the watch, I promptly listed it for sale. Prospective buyers wanted to see a picture of the movement ... I wish I had thought about that before/when I was picking up the watch. When I took back the watch and asked if they can open the case so I could get a picture, they said that'd be $110. An arbitrary number that they were willing to discount to $90, without any prompting from me, adding "we don't want to mess up the gasket after taking something like $30 from you". Granted there is five minutes of work involved in opening and closing a screw back rather than a snap back, but the tone and content of what they told me was borderline sleazy. Maybe that is apropos for the diamond district and the jewelry market, but I lost it at that point and quietly walked out of the store. Motion in Time likely did a decent job of servicing my watch (too early to tell), but they certainly did nothing to win my trust or loyalty. A big zero on customer service. Never again! And I would advise you to take your business elsewhere. read more

Motion in time is great. They are professional, reasonably priced and nice. I was surprised when I saw that they were willing to service two watches with very difficult complications from the 40s. This is not the usual spot where they only do easy repair on new watches, they are not scared of working hard on complex movements. Based on my two experiences, I would definitely recommend them. read more

Great guys, very friendly and knowledgeable. They we're happy to help me check out a watch that wasn't even purchased from them and took the time to make sure my questions were all answered. read more

I purchased a beautiful addition to my watch collection through Motion in Time. A wonderful AP Royal Oak Offshore full set. David and Boris were very helpful and had great communication throughout the transaction. I'm out of state and had to initiate the transaction over phone and email. They made me feel comfortable with how professional they were. The communication was unrivaled and they provided everything i asked for very quickly. The piece was packaged very well, shipped quickly and arrived in promised condition. I'm very much looking forward to purchasing from them again. Hopefully next time in person at their store in NYC. read more

I had given up all hope of finding my perfect watch until I wandered into Motion in Time... In a sea of franken-watches & smarmy vendors on 47th St, I immediately I knew I had found quality, integrity and a family who respect and understand this is a life-long purchase and it should be perfect. Every time I look down I smile and give a little flick of my wrist - even caught it shimmering in the sun today. So grateful I wandered in as I was about to give up - I went back & forth to 47th Street searching for my perfect timepiece, had appts with 'supposedly' upscale vendors - even bought from one but when I picked it up, my stomach dropped. It was light as a feather and looked like Dr Frankenstein had created a new monster with various bits and pieces! Stay away from the rest and go to the best, Motion in Time :) Cannot more highly recommend. Thx brothers!! read more

They did a great job being responsive and professional during my watch trade process. I got top dollar for my submariner trade in toward the Lange at a strong price. Would definitely work with them again! read more

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Live in LA and just bought from MIT for the first time and I have to say the entire process was transparent and professional. I have been collecting time pieces for many years and their honesty, communication and over all service was impeccable. I read more

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Went in for a Quick and easy watch repair. Did within minutes and very kind service. Thanks

Motion in Time is a fantastic watch store with an incredible selection and attention to customer needs. Boris, Ariel and family are super kind and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to find a difficult watch to source for me and did it all at reasonable and transparent pricing. I will be a loyal customer going forward. read more

I have been collecting for years and I can nobody's that Motion in Time is one of the best places I have dealt with. Ariel was not only a pleasure to to work with he was very knowledgeable and honest. Plus their high end watch selection is one of the best I have seen. I would highly recommend Motion in Time if you are considering a high end watch purchase. read more

Good place to buy a watch! Friendly & competitive price with professional service. Two thumbs up!

This place is the absolute best. I live in Georgia and have been looking at the AP Ladies Royal Oak OffShore for several months. I've dealt with several businesses along this journey To find my perfect watch. Well not only did I find the perfect watch , but I found the perfect people to do business with. Boris and Ariel were superb. Both so professional, with respect and great response times on any questions I had. They sold me my watch at a great price and with grace and respect. I would do business with them any time. Very trustworthy and awesome. Great experience! read more

There is No finer place to purchase Fine watches- from a lady who is A shopper extraordinaire!!!!! I travel the world for fine watches. Eli is the only person I will deal with. Motion in Time is an honest- sophisticated Dealer and I adore them!!! Just received another fine Patek Philippe Could life get any better?? I am a very pleased patron of Motion in Time As well as a repeat customer. Thank you Eli for another fine watch read more

Motion in Time has a great location and a terrific selection of high end watches. They have a tremendous problem with customer service. Never before have we been treated so poorly by a pushy watch salesperson. Unfortunately for them as we buy lots of expensive watches including; Rolex, AP, and Patek. They went out of their way to ruin what could have been a mutually valuable long-term relationship. There are plenty of other places to buy high end time pieces and I would put M.I.T. on your R.I.P list. Seriously, what a total disappointment. read more

In these days of cheap, disposable goods and throw-away culture, it is a rare establishment that will do watch repairs and service conscientiously. Motion in Time is a rare gem. Eli checked the battery and quickly helped fix the chronograph function on a watch of mine that had no great intrinsic value, but had sentimental value to me. He treated me with the same courtesy and consideration that I would have expected if I'd shown him a Breitling, a Rolex or, for that matter, a Patek Philippe. That's service and pride of workmanship. I have better quality watches, and Motion in Time is now my go-to place to have them cleaned and serviced, and you should, too. Highest recommendation. read more

Needed a battery changed in a older watch and they did it on the spot for a reasonable price. Also recommended a location to get another vintage watch strap repaired/replaced. Nice guys, would go there again. read more

Did a trade with the store owner's son (Boris) a while back - bringing in a special edition AP for a high-end Panerai - both were comparable in value. Watch was BNIB, but was defective when I got home to wind it up - the hands weren't aligned properly. I immediately contacted Boris, and was promised they could fix the watch. I was concerned, since this model had Panerai's in-house movement. I was told "my watch maker works on minute repeaters and tourbillons; this will be no problem". Well, that's when the trouble began...... They tried to move the hands, however with this specific Panerai movement you CAN NOT do this. After some back-and-forth, 5-6 weeks later, the watch still wasn't fixed right and now the hands looked like they were crimped by pliers. I showed this to Boris, and asked for the watch to be fixed properly this time, new hands installed and asked as well when the job would be completed properly. After jumping thru more hoops (there is more mess, but I'm not detailing everything - 1 example was: "Call me back in 2 weeks, and it should be ready..." 2 weeks later I followed up, and they would need more time; this went on continuously.), about 5 weeks later, I get the watch back. The hands were finally aligned, however, they are still crimped - and now the power reserve function wasn't working! UGH!!! At that point, I demanded a refund - I was furious. Was told they can't do it. Well, I ask for them to take the watch and let me trade against something else that works; thought it was a reasonable request, since this was brand new and I had not worn it for more than 1 day, after 11 weeks. Well the watch was worth around $20-21k at the time (street price), and he was offering me a trade-in value of $14-15k. So you don't fix my watch right, jerk me along throughout the process, and now want to give me a ridiculous offer to take something back you should have in the first place? I was furious, but could not trust them anymore. I decided to take the watch back and send it into the company for repair. Panerai took 4 months to properly repair the watch, at a cost of $800 out of my pocket. Oh, I forgot - add ANOTHER $1200 because I needed a new caseback... the Motion in Time idiots did not have proper tools to open up the watch, and dinged up the caseback badly along the edges. Out $2000, and not able to wear the watch for 6 1/2 months. Talk about learning a hard lesson... I have been buying/selling/trading various types of watches for almost 10+ years - with not 1 problem with anyone. And this includes grey-market dealers, private collectors, AD's... you name it. I have heard, subsequent to my ordeal, that Motion in Time had a few issues with others - including other grey-market dealers on 47th Street (where their shop is located). Not sure if those stories were true, or overly serious, but I do know that my situation was AWFUL. To add, I have documentation to verify everything here. Deal with CAUTION... if you have an issue with a watch purchased from them, don't expect ANY KIND of service. read more

Fantastic seller. I bought a Audemars Piquet "Labron James Edition" from Eli. I got everything how it was described. Absolutely beautiful. Had a minor hick up on shipping. It was suppose to go out Thursday for Friday delivery but the shipping department had a missing document. Eli stepped up and called me first thing and shipped it for Saturday delivery. Plus reimburse me $150 shipping cost. I am very happy!! read more

I tried to purchase a watch on eBay or through there store. I sent 4 emails -2 through eBay and two directly through their website and they never responded. Went elsewhere I got a call from Boris and he apologized for a glitch in their email system. He suggested next time i call directly. I have been working with him to try to find the piece i am interested in. Will follow up. read more

Absolutely fantastic watch store with a great selection of time pieces. Quick and friendly service! Definitely recommend!

On my recent trip to NYC to visit my daughter, I stopped in here to have a watch that I bought for her sized. I had her try on my watch as a reference for sizing her watch. In and out of there within 10 minutes. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. Located in the Diamond district of midtown Manhattan. read more

Motion in Time is offering 50% off on battery replacements this week. They are friendly, too!

Went here to get some links out of a band for my Apple watch. Stopped in during lunch hour. They were very nice and did it for me on the spot for a completely reasonable price. I'm fairly sure the hours currently listed (showing open on Mondays only are wrong). I went on a Wednesday and this is a store front in the jewelry district. read more

I had an old omega that needed repair. I went to this store with the hope that they might be able to fix it. They did and even cleaned it for me. Thanks to Eli who was very helpful there. read more

I trusted Motion In Time to design and create a 5.5 carat, diamond and platinum eternity band for me. They were knowledgeable, prompt,professional and provided me with a quality ring at anincredinly reasonable price. I strongly recommend them for your jewelry or timepieceneeds. A++++ read more

This is Probably the VERY WORST Watch Dealer in NY, Lousy Customer Service and Boris just hides. NEVER NEVER Again.

Came to get watch links fixed. Firstly, blown away by the low price, then it only took 5 minutes to fix. During my brief wait I had the opportunity to see their collection of Rolex and Panerai watches. Huge selection, great prices, great customer service! read more

I was very pleased with my experience here. I purchased a rare specimen that I found on ebay, and, since I dislike and distrust paypal intensely, I contacted them about paying via personal check. They were only too happy to oblige, and even offered me a discount for not using an expensive credit card. Although there was a bit of a wait, I received the watch in mint condition, exactly as it was described, running to better than factory standards of accuracy. I had a small problem with the included winder, but they took care of it and sent it back to me at no additional charge. Good price, good service, all around a good choice. read more

I found a Rolex online that Motion in Time was selling and I called to speak with Boris in regards to the watch. Boris went out of his way to accommodate me from across the country and gave me all of the details and pictures that I needed, and he sent them over to me promptly. I purchased the watch and received it the very next day via overnight shipping and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the watch came in brand new exactly how he described it to me and I am extremely happy with the customer service from Motion in Time, and I will definitely be buying another watch from them in the near future! read more

This store presented a watch for sale online that you had to be at the store to buy it. Traveled over 4,000 miles to buy it, then was told it was never in the store. Then to not waste my time, tried to buy another Style from the same brand, then was given a ridiculous price. The Ambiance here is the workers want to play the customers, they're not reputable at all. read more

Never shop here again ! I bought an expensive gold Cartier mens watch this summer and paid over $6000 second hand. I was promised a 2 year guarantee. When the watch needed repair hardly 6 weeks later, I was promised it would be ready within a week. After 7 weeks it was still not ready, and I met with rudeness and aggression when I asked for it back, repaired or not. I finally got it back after numerous reminders, but they charged $80 for replacing a tiny screw -which I have no doubt was missing when they first sold the watch to me. These are not nice people ! read more