Best of Boston

Best Watches

2012 Best Watches

European Watch Co.

Boston
This Newbury Street store has everything you'd expect: an owner—Albert Ganjei—personally answering customer questions and expert staffers tuning up timepieces. It's also got a great [...] read more»
2011 Best Watches

Tourneau

Boston
Watch specialist Tourneau's cache of 100-plus elite brands is the world's largest. Though not for the faint of checkbook—an average watch sells for thousands—Tourneau also [...] read more»
2009 Best Watches

Tourneau

Boston
Say what you will about the late Alpha Omega: Its mind-boggling roster of timepieces set the bar in this town. In its wake, then, local [...] read more»
2008 Best Watches

Royal Jewelers

Andover
This is where to go after you've checked that shiny new Rolex (which Royal doesn't carry) off your wish list and are ready to start [...] read more»
2006 Best Watches

Alpha Omega

The Handa family has been selling time for 26 years, and their superstore's watch selection is accordingly untouchable. The nine-time winner has more brands—including Baume [...] read more»
2005 Best Watches

Alpha Omega

Cambridge
Bill Clinton caused a commotion when he visited Alpha Omega's flagship store last summer and fell for a few watches. That comes as no surprise [...] read more»
2004 Best Watches

Alpha Omega

Cambridge
To some, time is commitment. To others, it's a luxury. Alpha Omega caters to both types with its selection of designer watches well worth locking [...] read more»
2003 Best Watches

Alpha Omega Jewelers, Cambridge location

Cambridge
This is what we call good timing: Just as the country is starting to take watches as seriously as Europe does, ubiquitous local watch retailer [...] read more»
2002 Best Watches

Alpha Omega Fine Jewelry and Watches

Cambridge
Decide to update from your Timex Indigo or last year's candy-colored Swatch? Alpha Omega has watches for people who have arrived (on time, of course). [...] read more»
2001 Best Watches

Alpha Omega Jewelers

Cambridge
Whether you're looking for a diamond-studded Rolex, a sporty TAG Heuer, or a sleek Bulgari, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more diverse selection of [...] read more»