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Where To Buy (Or Lust After) Watches In Chicago

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It's just about time to spring forward, so today we've rounded up spots that will help you do so in style. From hidden-gem Rolex dealers on Jeweler's Row to family-owned suburban chains—and a charming place in Roscoe Village that slings vintage wristwatches—here are some of Chicagoland's best spots for watch shopping. And while not all these places are what we'd deem affordable (what, Omega is expensive?) they do offer up some good browsing. Find all the spots, organized from north to south, below.


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Razny Jewelers

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With locations in Highland Park, Hinsdale, and Addison, this family-owned company has been running since 1951. It's an official Rolex Jeweler, and also represents brands such as Patek Philippe and Cartier. [Photo: via Facebook]

Father Time Antiques

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Billed as the Midwest's largest retailer of vintage wristwatches and antique pocket watches, this spot has been open since 1979 and is located on Belmont Avenue's "Antique Row." [Photo: via Yelp]

Howard Frum Jewelers

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On the eighth floor of a Jeweler's Row office building, this is a favorite spot for buying, selling, or trading used Rolex watches. The shop also carries new watches, and is an authorized dealer of Luminox. [Photo: via Facebook]
The storied Swiss brand opened its plush Michigan Avenue boutique in 2010. It stocks styles for both men and women. [Photo: via Omega]

Legend Of Time - Chicago Watch Center

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Also family owned, this Jeweler's Row shop specializes in fine Swiss and German watches. Goods are new and pre-owned, and the store also stocks items from Chopard and Jaeger-LeCoultre. [Photo: via Facebook]

Geneva Seal

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The European-style boutique, which is family-owned, has an in-house watchmaker and jeweler. It's an authorized dealer for high-end watch brands, including Breitling and TAG Heuer. [Photo: via Facebook]

Tourneau

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At the Water Tower Place, this posh retailer has watches for men and women; there are also unisex styles. Brands come from all over the world—and yes, Rolex is on offer. [Photo: via Tourneau]

Tourbillon

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The stately, two-story shop on Michigan Avenue stocks all the Tourbillon brands. This includes Breguet, Jaquet Droz, and—surprise—Swatch. [Photo: via Tourbillon]

Marshall Pierce & Company

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Up and running since 1928, the historical Chicago jeweler specializes in Swiss watches. It represents brands including Bell & Ross, Baume et Mercier, Bedat & Co., and Mont Blanc. Photo:

C.D. Peacock

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With the tagline "Chicago's Jeweler Since 1837," this mini-chain has some serious history. Another authorized Rolex dealer, C.D. Peacock also stocks watches from Chanel, Hermes, and other big-name brands. [Photo: via C.D. Peacock]

Razny Jewelers

With locations in Highland Park, Hinsdale, and Addison, this family-owned company has been running since 1951. It's an official Rolex Jeweler, and also represents brands such as Patek Philippe and Cartier. [Photo: via Facebook]

Father Time Antiques

Billed as the Midwest's largest retailer of vintage wristwatches and antique pocket watches, this spot has been open since 1979 and is located on Belmont Avenue's "Antique Row." [Photo: via Yelp]

Howard Frum Jewelers

On the eighth floor of a Jeweler's Row office building, this is a favorite spot for buying, selling, or trading used Rolex watches. The shop also carries new watches, and is an authorized dealer of Luminox. [Photo: via Facebook]

Omega

The storied Swiss brand opened its plush Michigan Avenue boutique in 2010. It stocks styles for both men and women. [Photo: via Omega]

Legend Of Time - Chicago Watch Center

Also family owned, this Jeweler's Row shop specializes in fine Swiss and German watches. Goods are new and pre-owned, and the store also stocks items from Chopard and Jaeger-LeCoultre. [Photo: via Facebook]

Geneva Seal

The European-style boutique, which is family-owned, has an in-house watchmaker and jeweler. It's an authorized dealer for high-end watch brands, including Breitling and TAG Heuer. [Photo: via Facebook]

Tourneau

At the Water Tower Place, this posh retailer has watches for men and women; there are also unisex styles. Brands come from all over the world—and yes, Rolex is on offer. [Photo: via Tourneau]

Tourbillon

The stately, two-story shop on Michigan Avenue stocks all the Tourbillon brands. This includes Breguet, Jaquet Droz, and—surprise—Swatch. [Photo: via Tourbillon]

Marshall Pierce & Company

Up and running since 1928, the historical Chicago jeweler specializes in Swiss watches. It represents brands including Bell & Ross, Baume et Mercier, Bedat & Co., and Mont Blanc. Photo:

C.D. Peacock

With the tagline "Chicago's Jeweler Since 1837," this mini-chain has some serious history. Another authorized Rolex dealer, C.D. Peacock also stocks watches from Chanel, Hermes, and other big-name brands. [Photo: via C.D. Peacock]