The full story
Knowledge built over many years
1978 — A watchmaking tradition in Jerusalem
The story of Big Ben Jerusalem begins in 1978. Since then, the shop and workshop have brought watch sales together with the watchmaker’s craft: understanding a movement, caring for a timepiece and preserving its precision over time.
Nathan Tsarfati — The knowledge behind the workshop
Nathan Tsarfati has a central place in this story. His career is devoted to repairing watches, including older and antique timepieces. This work calls for patience, attention to detail and an understanding of the mechanisms behind the dial.
The school at Ga’ash — Passing on the craft
Teaching extends the work of the workshop. At the watchmaking school in Kibbutz Ga’ash, Nathan Tsarfati teaches the foundations of the profession through practical and theoretical learning. Experience from daily work is shared with new students.
2022 — Brian Lallouz continues the story
Since 2022, Brian Lallouz has continued the work of Big Ben Jerusalem. The shop connects the watchmaking tradition with personal service and the world of watches today.
Today — Shop, workshop and school
Big Ben Jerusalem brings together watch selection, servicing and repair, and the sharing of knowledge. We welcome you at 3 Ben Hillel Street in Jerusalem, with a commitment to clear service, personal attention and respect for every watch you entrust to us or choose from our collection.
THE PROCESS
The same values today
Professional knowledge continues to connect watch sales, repair and the training of the next generation.
Precision
Every watch is examined and treated with care.
Transparency
The customer receives a clear explanation before every decision.
Tradition
Experience is preserved and passed on.
Continuity
Big Ben continues to evolve without losing its character.
BIG BEN JERUSALEM · INSTAGRAM
A story shared by Hanoch Daum
If you’re in Jerusalem and need a watchmaker, I warmly recommend him.
The story shared · summary
A reservist who brought his watch to Big Ben describes the owner’s kindness: he repaired it free of charge and refused payment, even when the customer insisted.
The customer praised the quick repair and noted that the watchmaker also serves as a reservist. Moved by the gesture, he warmly recommended the shop.
A customer’s account shared by Hanoch Daum
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Visit our shop at 3 Ben Hillel Street in Jerusalem.