He is a craftsman who obviously takes much pride in his work. Philip brought the clock back to life and repaired the case beautifully. The clock was in much need of repair, including the case which was in pieces. It had been sitting in a box for a number of years and had endured shipping across the country. “I have a very big cuckoo clock that my grandfather purchased in Germany prior to World War I. That, and the fact that the first clock kept perfect time. That’s why, later, I entrusted a two-hundred-year-old “banjo” clock to his repair. I could tell that my clocks would be in good hands when I saw how carefully he took the first clock from my car to his work bench. “Phillip has repaired two antique clocks for me. My husband, Steve, is so happy to have the clock running again and he loves hearing the same ticking sound that his grandparents did.” Sandy B. “Philip, thank you so much for your excellent repair of our clock. He clearly has a passion for older clocks and enjoys repairing them.” Steve G. After a careful examination, the movement was refurbished and restored to good working order. “Philip has an intimate knowledge of many antique clocks, including my Pennsylvania Grandfather’s clock built in 1790. Philip was knowledgeable, professional, very reasonable. Philip took the clock & returned it in complete repair. “I knocked my 1900 German box clock off the wall & knew it was irreparable. Things said about Philip by satisfied customers: If a full service has been done and the clock is not working to my satisfaction, a charge of $40 may apply. There is no charge if it is quickly determined that the clock is non-repairable.From $50 for many battery/quartz clocks.From $80 for typical mantle and wall clocks: cleaning/oiling and tune-up.One thought: Did you ever buy a car and NOT be told to “bring it back for an oil change every 3.000 miles and/or three months?” In the past, were you told to service (oil) a clock? Clocks need regular servicing and oiling, just like cars, to keep them in good working order. To keep them in good condition and functioning well. I get satisfaction from the routine servicing of clocks. A clock that stops running most likely needs oiling. Turnaround on clock repairs is generally be 2 to 4 weeks. It helps me assess the clock! I will typically be able to see you the day you call or soon afterwards at your convenience! I am available 7 days a week. If you text, please add a photo or two if you can. I no longer do house calls, also, I am not able to recommend an alternative.įor clock repair information, please call or text me at 970 217-0605. Nor 400-day/anniversary clocks.Īny modern cuckoo clocks with special action features. If you are looking to brighten up or repair an old antique clock, or just need a small clock repaired, please give our workshops a call.Currently, I do not repair Modern clocks, especially quarter hour chiming clocks. We have restored a number of very fine quality English long case & bracket clocks in our workshops, Joseph knibb, Peter Garan, Dent, Frodsham, to name but a few that have been restored here. French, German, English, Swiss makers all sympathetically restored. Vienna regulators, dial clocks better known as school or office dial clocks. We also keep a supply of spares and other parts, enabling us to make repairs quickly.Ĭlock restoration & Repair Specialists incorporating Village clock sales with more than 25 years experience in repair and restoration & selling of antique Long case clocks, better known as grandfather clocks, bracket clocks, single twin & triple fusee`s, some very fine quality carriage clocks, Jacot, L~Eppee. Veneering etc is done by a local craftsmen whom I work closely with, he ensures all repairs are sympathetic & hardly noticeable. Some case work is done here including cleaning & polishing. In our workshops we repair & restore clock movements and dials to their original splendor and all our repairs are guaranteed for one year. We can offer antique clock repair and restoration services for all clocks from antique grandfather clocks to small alarm clocks within these areas & further afield. Horologists and clock repair specialist. I have been repairing restoring & selling antique clocks for over 25 years from my workshops based in the village of South Warnborough, in heart of Rural Hampshire, serving Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey. Close to Basingstoke, Farnham, Guildford, Aldershot, Alton, Reading. PLEASE CALL, EMAIL, OR TEXT ME FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. I AM OPEN FOR REPAIRS & RESTORATION, SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IN PLACE, IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT MJW CLOCKS AND COVID-19 Welcome to MJW Clocks Sales & repair of Quality antique clocks MJW Clocks - Clock Repair & Restoration - Home
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