Gold Star

Gold Star is an independent watchmaker based in the Union Professional Building on Stuyvesant Ave. in Union, part of the Newark area. The shop takes on full service and overhaul work, vintage watch repair, and case and bracelet polishing, which covers most of what a mechanical or vintage watch owner is likely to need beyond a basic battery swap.

Focusing on vintage repair alongside full overhauls suggests the bench here is set up for older movements that need more careful handling than a modern quartz piece. Polishing is offered as a separate line item, so it's worth asking whether it's bundled with a service or priced on its own if a case and bracelet just need refinishing.

No brand list, pricing, or turnaround times are published, so anyone with a specific make in mind should call ahead to confirm the shop can source parts for it. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, with Saturday hours running slightly later into the evening than the weekday schedule, and it's closed Sunday and Monday.

Customer feedback mentions restored vintage pieces and a transparent repair process, though as with any testimonials these are the shop's own published reviews rather than independently verified claims. For anything beyond a simple service, bringing the watch in person and discussing the condition with the watchmaker directly is probably the most reliable way to get a straight answer on cost and timing.