A Life in Horology
About Howard Gitman
A time-honoured professional with more than forty years in antique watches, clocks, and related rarities.
Moving Time Around the World
Howard Gitman has spent more than forty years buying, selling, repairing, and appraising fine antique watches and clocks. Through Gitman Antique Watches & Rarities, he works with individual owners, families, collectors, and fellow members of the horological community.
His work extends beyond running timepieces. Howard is actively interested in unusual pocket and wrist watches, movements, watchmaker tools, clocks, enamels, music boxes, and related objects—including items that are incomplete or no longer working.
Established Knowledge
Horological Experience
Over Forty Years
Long-standing experience buying, selling, repairing, and appraising antique watches and clocks.
NAWCC Member Since 1971
A long-time member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
Worldwide Connections
Well affiliated with horological organizations and collectors around the world.
Knowledge Begins With Careful Attention
Every antique object arrives with its own combination of maker, materials, mechanics, condition, alterations, and history. Howard’s work begins by considering the particular item rather than treating every watch or clock as interchangeable.
Whether the goal is to understand a family piece, evaluate a collection, consider a sale, or discuss a repair, the first step is a direct conversation about what you have.
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Call or email about an antique watch, clock, horological rarity, or collection.
212‑579‑9830