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2023 Best Pre-Owned Watch Dealer

WatchBox

The sister concept of Govberg Jewelers is a global destination and community for collectible, secondhand luxury timepieces. Novices head here to build their watch wardrobes, but it’s discerning collectors who’ll appreciate the veritable treasure trove of authenticated, highly sought-after pieces from names such as Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and F.P. Journe, as well as hard-to-find independent makers. Read More »

166 East Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA Website

2021 Best Place to Ogle a $100,000 Watch

Govberg Walnut

Govberg’s new location—marble­ bar, glass chandelier, entire rooms for Patek Philippe and Rolex—wouldn’t seem out of place on Madison Avenue. But with plans to host events aimed at teaching the watch-curious what they’re missing out on—owner Danny Govberg calls it “edu-tainment”; we call it not-so-sneaky customer-base building—the shop won’t judge if you’re just there to browse its collection of five- and six-figure timepieces. Read More »

1529 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA Website

2016 Best Secret Watch Stash

Workshop Underground

You'll find a handful of watches peppered throughout Ruben Luna's shop, but the real cache is his collection of 300-plus hard-to-find timepieces (a rare Jaeger-LeCoultre, perhaps?) and he's willing to part with (some of) them. After an initial consultation, Luna, a former design director for Movado, will set up a private shopping appointment at which he'll show you his finest treasures. Read More »

1544 South Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-987-3534 | Website

2014 Best Men's Watches

Govberg Jewelers

The store is downright legendary in the watch world, stocking the biggest names Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and employing the most horologically fluent experts to sell them. Read More »

Locations in Philadelphia and Ardmore | 215-546-6505 | Website

2012 Best Watches

Govberg Jewelers

Beneath twinkling chandeliers, tucked in mirrored cases, sit timepieces (Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet) that beg for someone to ask, "Do you have the time?" Read More »

1521 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-546-6505 | Website