Finally, I was able to find and go to Rafael. He has been repairing my watches for the past couple…read moreof years and I was so sad when I couldn't find him at his usual Totem Lake - Fred Meyer location. He repairs watches efficiently and with reasonable price. Highly recommend his service, thank you!

Excellent watchmaker. Have used this gentleman for several years when he was at Fred Meyers in…read moreTotem Lake and now on Central Ave in Kirkland. He just repaired a Seth Thomas shelf clock for me that is over 60 years old and it now runs like new. I would rate him 10 stars, but yelp only allows 5.

My dream watch became a reality thanks to Lisha at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler. Lisha is not only…read moresuperlatively passionate and knowledgeable about luxury watches, but she genuinely cares about her customers; to her, it is not just about the transaction, but about having an authentic connection with the customer and their story. Along my journey, I had visited a few other ADs, but none of the visits felt real or, dare I say, 'fun.' It was not until my visit to Alvin Goldfarb (almost by luck on my wife's suggestion!) and meeting Lisha that I became aware of how the experience *should* be. The store was beautiful and inviting. It was so easy for her to create a relaxed and familiar environment and to connect over the watches I am interested in, and it quickly just became fun to both get genuinely excited about the whole experience; it was like working with an old friend. It was during one of these visits that Lisha decided to surprise me with my dream watch. Let me tell you that as fateful as the first time I visited, this special visit almost did not happen. I had decided last minute to squeeze in a visit on a hot (for Seattle, 80+ deg) summer day after a hectic day of work. For several reasons, it probably would have been "better" to visit on some other day, but boy, oh boy, am I glad I did not listen to my left brain that day and instead went with my gut and reminded myself of how great of a time it would be to enjoy and talk watches with Lisha. We were mid-conversation, with an exhibition GMT Master II on my wrist, talking about watch news, watches as gifts, upcoming travel plans, family life, some current events when out of nowhere a gentleman in a grey suit walks up with a tray in hand, with a watch on the tray, handing it to Lisha. Things started to get blurry at this point, but here's what I remember: Lisha handing me the tray and saying 'That's your watch. I wanted to make sure you had it for your trip,' me (hopefully) able to say some words of astonishment and gratitude (I was stunned, in shock really), me having a hard time doing simple things I have done countless times (like writing my phone number and signing my signature), me not being able to stop glancing at my new wrist companion and feeling its heft on my wrist as our time together began. I also remember repeatedly thanking Lisha and everyone at the store ad nauseam, then sort of floating out of the store with my dream watch on my wrist. Days later, I am still on cloud 9 and incredibly thankful and stoked about the entire experience. Thank you again for the Nth time, Lisha :) I am looking forward to future visits to come, and I cannot more highly recommend working with you and Alvin Goldfarb. More power!

Karma does exist in the world my fellow Yelpers. I'll share why in a moment so hang on cause my…read morepersonal experience is real and disturbing. FRANKS experience should give warning & share the ugliness to customers about to frequent this store. Maybe my story will serve as a reminder to reconsider purchasing here. At the time or beginning of my story Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler who was an Authorized Dealer for ROLEX in the Pacific Northwest. After doing some research I started frequenting the store looking for a few Rolex watches. Yes , I was very specific in my choices but always given the " NO " you can't have one for over 2 years. I came in every 4 to 6 weeks just to check and " NO" was the mantra of the sales staff. I was always told we have other watches for sale. Like who cares what ya have if ya can't provide what I desire. Now one amazing summer day I saw the $6400 41mm Celebration dial by Rolex in the case. My excitement level increased and I ask if it's for sale? The mantra is now uttered "NO NO NO" ! However something new that day happened and was shared by sales representative, I was actually told if you spend a $1,000,000 in jewelry it should be no issue to get that watch..... Now I was stunned by this statement so much I said are you serious and the person said YES! Well, that seems excessive and ridiculous and no I didn't drop a million to acquire the timepiece. I'll never forgot the arrogance of staff member of Alvin Goldfarb Jewelry and defiantly will not purchase anything from them. OK, now this is the happy ending of the story. I did manage to acquire The Celebration dial by Rolex elsewhere so I have that going for me. And on January 1st 2025 the BIG HAND OF THE CROWN aka ROLEX laid the smack down on ALVIN GOLDFARB & pulled authorized dealership away from store. No longer can they sell ROLEX.... KARMA saw the bad business practices by using Rolex watches to lure you into buying unwanted jewelry or non Rolex branded watches you don't want in order to maybe purchase a Rolex. Well, this is my story my truth & my journey, can you dig it!

Nicki was quick to reply and the timeline was great! I'd use them if I'm in the area again.read more

I can't say enough about the wonderful service and friendly staff at Lake Street Diamond!…read moreI had been wanting to upgrade my ring for a while, but did not know where to begin. Shivali and Sam made the design process a breeze. My original ring was a very detailed design that I wanted to match. They truly met the challenge of incorporating the new stone and creating a one of a kind piece. Shivali's design was a true work of art, that went beyond what I could have imagined. The level of detail and craftsmanship in the design they created left me speechless! The pricing at Lake Street for the stone I chose and the design work was far better than I found at any other competitor in the area. Highly recommend!

Quality work. Reasonable prices. Family atmosphere. Years of community service, seen in its store…read moredisplays and collections.

Im so sorry for your loss, I could tell he was such a kind man. Going way above and beyond to be…read morehelpful and do the best job possible

UPDATE: I wanted to update my original review because I believe it's important to acknowledge when…read morea business makes a genuine effort to address a customer's concerns. After my initial experience, I was contacted by Andrew from Bellevue Rare Coins. He took the time to listen to my concerns and understand why I had felt uncomfortable and disappointed with the original transaction. I really appreciated that Andrew took my experience seriously rather than dismissing how I felt. Andrew was professional, respectful, and thoughtful throughout our communication, and he worked with me toward a resolution that felt much more fair. Bellevue Rare Coins ultimately provided an additional $1,500, which I have now received. While I still wish my original experience had gone differently, I believe the way a business responds when a customer raises a concern says a lot. Andrew made a sincere effort to make things right and followed through on what he promised. I'm very appreciative of how he handled the situation, and I feel much more positive about Bellevue Rare Coins as a result. Thank you, Andrew, for listening and for making the effort to turn a disappointing experience into a much more positive one.

I was very uninformed on what a coin dealer would pay for sterling silver or even silver plate…read moreserviceware. They did not have an interest in silver plate, but did like my two sterling silver candlestick holders. She paid me $55 for two of them. When I got home, I asked AI what the approximate value of those were, and It replied they should range between $600 and $1000 melt price? I called the appraiser back and informed her I felt I was very much underpaid, and asked her how she calculated. She said, "Well, we start with discounting 90%." That's 90% off the top, then with fees and tax and other items, we get down to what we paid you. I told her I really wanted the candlesticks back, but she said that was not policy and that all sales were final. BE PREPAIRED to take a real hit when you deal with Bellevue Rare Coins.

Careful, conscientious, watch repair with good advice. Highly recommended and very affordable…read more Would certainly use this service again.

Outstanding service. Took a watch that was a difficult repair and he got it done. Had hidden…read moredamage and difficult to find parts. Kept me updated at every step. Honest and friendly. Can't imagine taking any watch for any repair to anyone else.

I've been here twice--once for a new battery for my girlfriend's watch and once to have the clasp…read morelooked at on my heirloom Ball watch. The battery was taken care of no problem. The gentleman working here was not able to fix the clasp on my watch, but spent time explaining to me that he could not, and even referred me to two places who he thought could. Please ignore (or at the very least take with a grain of salt) the bitchy entitled viewpoints of all the millenials slamming this place. It's quirky, but he's genuinely a nice man who does quality work.

Grumpy, unhelpful, and rarely open…read more I needed a watch repair so I called multiple times and they never returned my call. When I stopped in, I pulled out my watch and the man grumbled and pointed at the woman without saying anything. The woman said she "doesn't do watches anymore." When I asked for a recommendation, she said she didn't have any. I live nearby and often walk past the store; they rarely seem to be open, even during their listed hours.

I was shopping in kirkland when i came across this store, was pleasantly surprised that I can sell…read moremy gold jewelery besides buying things at the store. the owners offered me a very good rate and i will be a returning customer to buy or sell.

Rude owner and shoddy merchandise. My wife was sold a non-working watch. When she returned it, she…read morewitnessed him put it right back into the display case. Then he tried to push another on her that she wasn't interested in. When she simply asked for her money back, he basically threw insufficient cash at her while mumbling something about having to buy a battery.

My necklace chain broke while touring Bainbridge Island yesterday. Fortunately, the pendant & chain…read morefell between my shirt and body. Located Joseph's to buy a new chain. The jeweler inspected it and repaired it for no charge. I'm able to continue my trip wearing the necklace. Thank you Joseph's.

I am now a loyal customer and fan of Joseph's Jewelry. I got on to themwhen they repaired a ring…read morethat was deeply sentimental to me. That was a few years ago. The staff is super professional and warm. I especially want to give a shout out to staffer Tony. A great guy!