Cartier watch: Looking for repairman in NYC

[LaGiaconda]

I bought a Cartier watch on eBay and when I received it, it turned out to be broken. It was listed as good condition- no mention of damage.
I took the watch to Cartier and they quoted me almost $500 for the repair. I asked the seller to pay for the repair, but she refuses. She offered a refined upon return, but I don't want a refund- I wAnt the watch in the condition stated in the ad.
I am wondering if anyone might know of a very good watch repairman in Manhattan who is resonably priced. Not some guy at the front of a shoe repair place, but a proper jeweller/repairman.
I can't afford to pay for the Cartier repair, and I've waited years for this watch to come up on eBay.

Help!

 

[meluvs2shop]

What a stinky situation you're in, especially since you love the watch & don't want to return it. i hope someone here can be of help.
i just purchased a vintage cartier on ebay myself and it's not keeping time at all. so i too have problems with my recent cartier purchase from ebay.

GL!

 

[LaGiaconda]

Hey Mel,

what are you planning on doing about it? Did you take it to a jeweller or to Cartier?

 

[meluvs2shop]

funny that you should ask. i recently just sent an email to the seller to see what he says. i was thinking of going to a jeweler but figured i should ask the seller first since he sells cartier watches frequently. i'll let you know what he says.

i read somewhere that you have to wind vintage cartier watches in order for them to keep time?