H1912 — Local services in Princeton

Princeton is fortunate to have a store that sells vintage watches. Do yourself a favor and experience gracious hospitality and an education even if you don’t have a fascination with time. Only steps away from Starbucks, bring your favorite beverage and browse the classic beauties shimmering underneath the glass display cases. I had visited H1912 twice before I brought my wife to get her opinion on a Breitling Blue Angels watch that had caught my eye. Leslie, who has years of experience in the jewelry and watch industry, welcomed and informed us without exerting any pressure to purchase. My wife agreed with the stunning craftsmanship and the appealing look of the Breitling dial. In a matter of minutes, the watch was mine. Donny, H1912 Store Director, will thrill you with his deep knowledge and history of the world’s best known watch makers. You don’t need to be concerned about the after-sale experience. Two minor mechanical issues arose with my Breitling, but Donny's in-house watch repair professionals easily solved them. While I am not a collector, I have a newfound interest in vintage watches. I would never make another watch purchase without first consulting the staff at H1912. Be careful of buying online because of the many imitation brands out there. Regardless of your knowledge of watches, H1912 will help you think, digest and consider the possibilities and consequences of a vintage watch purchase. And guys, don’t forget the wisdom offered by Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond novels, who once said that “A gentleman’s choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his...

It was the perfect fall day on Nassau St. I was walking down the street with my daughter, and caught a glimpse of some watches out of the corner of my eye. To my surprise, H1912 had a full array of beautiful watches. I kind of bounced from case to case, like a kid in a candy store. And there it was - a beautiful Rolex 1500 from 1978. It looked probably better than when it was first made. I tried on a few watches, and I kept debating with myself, "Should I spend this kind of money?" But it was too good to pass up! And James, the salesman, was a consummate gentleman - indulging every question, sharing his knowledge, and hanging in there with me as I struggled to make up my mind. Stores like H1912 are really a treasure! Looking at watches online is a great diversion when you'd rather not think about your next Zoom call. But when you're spending that kind of money, there's nothing better than trying it on....and even having great conversations with people like James. It really transforms the whole buying experience. I didn't just purchase a watch - I had a wonderful experience that I shared with my daughter....one that she'll hopefully remember when she inherits this watch. And I was so excited, I didn't even ask about box and papers - only to discover that it came with a service box from Rolex (after being recently serviced - with the receipt to prove it). If you're in the market for that special timepiece, run...don't...

I recently got engaged with a ring that I inherited from my grandmother. It was beautiful but needed some work, including filling in missing stones, evening out worn-down metal, and resizing. We were generally aware of Hamilton from having gone to college across the street years ago, but we came in based on a recommendation from a fellow alumnus. From the very first meeting, my fiancé and I were impressed with the team’s helpfulness, knowledge, honesty, and professionalism. Alena and Doreen made us feel comfortable and helped us understand our options. They were transparent about costs throughout the process—and we found the cost to be very reasonable based on another consultation. Alena was great about communicating at every step. And perhaps most importantly, the work on the ring was phenomenal! I made it clear that I wanted to keep the original setting, and they honored my wishes. Thanks to Hamilton/H1912, the ring maintains all of its original charm and elegance but was given a completely new life. If you’re looking for a jeweler that is trustworthy and does impeccable work, I can’t recommend them...