Full service and overhaul in New York
$450 – $2,400 across 7 prices we collected from 7 published shops. Typical turnaround: 3–8 weeks.
Complete disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, regulation and reassembly. The single biggest price spread in New York, and the job where the difference between a certified bench and a counter that ships it out matters most.
Who charges what
Quoted to us directly. Cheapest first.
| Shop | Neighborhood | Price | Rating | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Bench Co. | Brooklyn | $450 | 4.7 | Aug 2026 |
| 47th Street Horology | New York | $580 | 4.6 | Aug 2026 |
| Fifth Avenue Watch Works | New York | $640 | 4.8 | Aug 2026 |
| Gotham Watch Service | New York | $690 | 4.3 | Jul 2026 |
| SoHo Watch Atelier | New York | $700 | 4.5 | Aug 2026 |
| Grand Central Timepiece Service | New York | $720 | 4.4 | Jul 2026 |
| Lexington Horological | New York | $1,100 – $2,400 | 4.5 | Aug 2026 |
Questions people actually ask
How much does full service / overhaul cost in New York?
$450 – $2,400, based on 7 prices collected from 7 verified New York businesses. Typical turnaround is 3–8 weeks.
How long does full service / overhaul take?
3–8 weeks is typical across the metro. Turnaround varies more with the shop's current queue than with the job itself, so it is worth asking what their backlog looks like before you hand the watch over.
Why is there such a price difference for full service / overhaul?
Quotes in our data range from $450 to $2,400 for the same job. The gap is driven by rent, whether there is a watchmaker on site, and what the quote actually includes — two prices a long way apart are often quotes for materially different work.
What should I ask before agreeing to full service / overhaul?
Ask whether the work is done on site or sent out, and what the warranty covers. A shop that sends it out is a middleman charging you for postage.
What to ask before you hand it over
Ask whether the work is done on site or sent out, and what the warranty covers. A shop that sends it out is a middleman charging you for postage.