Grand Central Watch

Grand Central Watch Grand Central Watch was founded in 1952 by Max Kivel. Three generations of Kivels have spent the las We also stock a huge inventory of watchstraps.

We are routinely recognized as such by many major publications including the New York Times, New York Magazine & Time Out New York. Our expertly skilled watchmakers are trained to service any vintage or modern watch from a Timex to luxury watches such as, Rolex, Patek Philippe and everything in between. Only a portion of our inventory is available online, if you do not see what you need please con

tact us. At Grand Central Watch, our goal is to provide expert watch repair and exemplary customer service at reasonable prices. Grand Central Watch specializes in service and restoration of vintage timepieces. In business for nearly 70 years, we have procured an unrivaled inventory of long discontinued original watch parts. We have revived thousands of heirloom pieces, solidifying their longevity and place in family history for years to come. We even offer a keepsake book to accompany heirloom restoration. These custom books include photographs of the watch throughout the restoration process, details on the history of the timepiece as well as the family history of ownership. Find out more: https://centralwatch.com/repair-services

06/16/2026

While filming an episode of 'George to the Rescue', George left one of his own watches with us for restoration, and we documented the entire process. This is a rare look inside our craft and the care that goes into every restoration we perform.

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to George, his team, and everyone involved with George to the Rescue. Their commitment to helping others is something we deeply respect, and they continue to set a wonderful example of how small acts of care can make a lasting impact. Check out their channel for more feel-good stories.

06/08/2026

The Christie's Important Watches Auction takes place on June 12, and we had the privilege of taking a closer look at several of the remarkable timepieces heading to auction.
A special thank you to Christie’s Watch Specialist, Rebecca Ross, for sitting down with us to share her expertise on these extraordinary pieces. Register now to bid.

https://www.christies.com/auction/important-watches-23587-nyr

05/21/2026

'Time Remembered' traces the extraordinary journey of a single timepiece, beginning with a gift from Jackie Gleason to Art Carney, passed onward as an inheritance to his son, Brian Carney. Decades later, that same watch finds its way to Grand Central Watch, where owner Steve Kivel—a lifelong admirer of The Honeymooners—restores it.
What emerges is not simply a restoration, but a convergence of legacy: Hollywood history, family memory, and the intimate precision of horology, all bound together by one enduring object.
Produced by Illumin8 Films.

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45th Street Passageway
New York, NY
10017

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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