Welcome to The Watchmaker's Daughter
A Jewelers and Art Gallery in the heart of historic downtown York City
At The Watchmaker's Daughter, a locally-owned and independent jeweler, we offer a
wide variety of modern, traditional, and estate jewelry pieces - from art deco and
glass pendants to platinum engagement rings - and take pride in offering a varied
selection to meet every style, taste and price point. Our in-house design and repair
services make it easy to fulfill all of your jewelry, watch and clock needs.
The Watchmaker's Daughter is also proud to feature local and national artwork to
enhance your shopping experience and support the local art community. Pieces
include watercolors, photography, oil paintings, glass sculptures and more. Check
out our features page for more information.
A Jewelers and Art Gallery in the heart of historic downtown York City
At The Watchmaker's Daughter, a locally-owned and independent jeweler, we offer a
wide variety of modern, traditional, and estate jewelry pieces - from art deco and
glass pendants to platinum engagement rings - and take pride in offering a varied
selection to meet every style, taste and price point. Our in-house design and repair
services make it easy to fulfill all of your jewelry, watch and clock needs.
The Watchmaker's Daughter is also proud to feature local and national artwork to
enhance your shopping experience and support the local art community. Pieces
include watercolors, photography, oil paintings, glass sculptures and more. Check
out our features page for more information.
Our History
The Watchmaker's Daughter, the only jewelry store in downtown York, has served
the jewelry and watch needs of York County for over sixty years. As a third
generation jewelry store, The Watchmaker’s Daughter, originally named Reiss
Jewelers, was opened by George Reiss in 1945. The original location, 44 W.
Market Street above the Woolworth building, sold watches, grandfather clocks,
jewelry and small applicances. George repaired watches and jewelry, his wife Mary
kept the books, and they both served their customers cheerfully and knowledgeably
for almost fifty years. Their son Max began working at Reiss Jewelers at age 12,
and eventually went to Bowman Technical School in Lancaster, PA, also to learn the
watch making trade. In 1965 the growing business relocated to 22 N. Beaver
Street. The family tradition continued when Max’s daughter, Karen Staub, began at
Reiss Jewelers in 1997. Over the years, Karen developed her own jewelry design
line, Metta Designs. Karen is proud to continue the family tradition of quality and
integrity that began over sixty years ago with Reiss Jewelers, and to offer her own
innovations, as well as those of local artists.
The Watchmaker's Daughter, the only jewelry store in downtown York, has served
the jewelry and watch needs of York County for over sixty years. As a third
generation jewelry store, The Watchmaker’s Daughter, originally named Reiss
Jewelers, was opened by George Reiss in 1945. The original location, 44 W.
Market Street above the Woolworth building, sold watches, grandfather clocks,
jewelry and small applicances. George repaired watches and jewelry, his wife Mary
kept the books, and they both served their customers cheerfully and knowledgeably
for almost fifty years. Their son Max began working at Reiss Jewelers at age 12,
and eventually went to Bowman Technical School in Lancaster, PA, also to learn the
watch making trade. In 1965 the growing business relocated to 22 N. Beaver
Street. The family tradition continued when Max’s daughter, Karen Staub, began at
Reiss Jewelers in 1997. Over the years, Karen developed her own jewelry design
line, Metta Designs. Karen is proud to continue the family tradition of quality and
integrity that began over sixty years ago with Reiss Jewelers, and to offer her own
innovations, as well as those of local artists.
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| We are proud members of the following associations: Jewelers Board of Trade Jewelers of America York County Chamber of Commerce York Town Craft Guild Downtown Inc. York Young Professionals |
| This Month's Special: Free watch battery* Print out and bring this coupon into The Watchmaker's Daughter to receive a free watch battery replacement. Expires 11/11 *one coupon per customer, cannot be combined with any other offer. |
| 22 N. Beaver Street Downtown York, PA 717.848.1066 Contact Us Email Us |
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