Clock Repair
With over a decade performing clock repair TickTockTony has the expertise required to ensure your clock gets the attention it needs.
Let us come to you, we offer clock repair house calls anywhere within the Southern California area.
We are an authorized clock repair service center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway Clocks, and Sligh Clocks.
Before performing all clock repairs, we inspect your clock to make certain it leaves our workshop problem free.
Every clock we overhaul goes through our rigorous 11-step process ensuring every potential problem gets addressed.
After leaving our workshop we guarantee clock repair overhauls to be free from defect for one year.
Antique Clocks
We specialize in English, British, French, Austrian, and German antique clocks. We have a large selection of dial, wall, mantle, and grandfather clocks. We are the number one location in the US for British clocks.
All of our antique clocks are hand-built by master clock-smiths. Unlike other website's, most of our antique clocks are a couple hundred years old.
An antique clock is a wise investment because it appreciates over time. When it comes time to pass onto future generations your antique clock will be worth more then when you purchased it.
We sell both within the US and internationally, contact us for a shipping price. You can feel safe purchasing from us because all our antique clocks come with a one year warranty.
Checkout our inventory below:
Clock Repair vs Overhaul
Basically, an overhaul focuses on the entire clock movement, whereas a repair focuses on a particular issue. Not all clocks are in need of an overhaul. In fact, most clocks require only a minor repair.
After inspecting your clocks movement, we will recommend the repairs needed and if the movement will benefit from an overhaul. When we perform our 11-step overhaul, we completely disassemble the movement and perform a rigorous inspection.
We recommend a clock oiling be performed every two years. Having your antique clocks oiled regularly helps make certain it will last for future generations.
A strong indicator that a movement needs an overhaul, instead of a minor clock repair, is when the oil sinks contain a black or green residue. The residue is a mixture of brass powder and old oil. When the residue is visible it is a sure sign your clock needs a rebushing.
Antique Clocks Are An Investment
Antique clocks are not just a piece of furniture or a clock; they are a sound investment, a piece of history, a work of art, and a 200 year old antique.
Antique clocks use a simple and robust movement hand-built by master clock-smiths. This results in a reliable clock movement that's been running for hundreds of years. With the appropriate maintenance it will run for the next hundred years.
On the other hand, If you purchase a modern clock, you will be throwing away the movement in about thirty years. Modern movements just don't last as long as an antique movement.
If you purchased an antique clock five years ago, today it would be worth more than what you paid for it. Whereas, a modern clock would only be worth a fraction of its original price. With our volatile economy antique clocks are a better investment than your 401k.
Clock Repair Tutorials
TickTockTony has several tutorials aimed at better informing you about Antique Clocks. We are constantly adding more tutorials so please check back if you don't find one you like. Each tutorial contains clock repair tips, interesting explanations, as well as clock cleaning products.
Whether you are a collector of antique clocks, or just enjoy the beauty of a well made clock, you are sure to enjoy reading and watching the videos.
Currently, we have videos showing you how to wind-up a antique clocks, how to remove the movement from the clock case, and explanations of how the movement works.
Additionally, we have more videos uploaded on our YouTube channel. If you have an idea for our next tutorial please feel free to contact us.
Buy with Confidence
With so many people using the internet to steal from the trusting public, we feel it is important to demonstrate that we are a reputable company and one you can trust.
Before you send payment we are are happy to supply a list of previous customers testifying to a pleasant buying experience with TickTockTony. We are fully insured and offer Escrow transactions.
We are members of both the AWCI and NAWCC. We have been a resident of Orange County California for the past twenty years and been selling antique clocks for the past decade. We strive to build a loyal customer base.
Our goal is to provide you with a pleasant buying experience so that you purchase your next antique from us.
Antique Clocks Purchasing Tips
When looking to buy an antique clock only buy ones that have been overhauled and come with a warrantee. An antique clock that seems like a bargain will no longer be a bargain after spending money on a clock repair.
Make sure it is in full working order, chimes correctly, and indicates the correct date/moon phase. Only purchase from a dealer that is knowledgeable about antiques.
Inquire about documentation that support the sellers claims. Sometimes, unscrupulous sellers take a movement from one clock and put it in a different clocks case. This is comparable to buying a fake painting and makes the antique virtually worthless. An expert seller will be able to research the clock and possibly provide documentation showing the lineage.
