For decades, people have streamed through the vaulted halls of Grand Central Terminal with one eye on the clock. Tucked inside the landmark, behind the bustle of commuters and tourists, sits a different relationship with time altogether. At Grand Central Watch, owner Steve Kivel has spent much of his life restoring it.
He took over the family business his father inherited from his own father—a wat...
The story of Art Carney’s watch and its restoration by Steve Kivel is a compelling exploration of how objects carry emotional and historical weight. At its core, the narrative celebrates the preservation of legacy—both personal and cultural. Kivel’s work transcends mere craftsmanship; it becomes an act of storytelling, ensuring that the memories attached to these timepieces endure. The documentary *Time Remembered* serves as a modern extension of this tradition, using film to immortalize not jus...