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Modern and Antique Clock Repair

We repair and overhaul both antique and modern grandfather, wall, dial, cuckoo, and mantle clocks. We offer house calls for Southern California customers and offer free pickup and delivery. We are centrally located in Orange County, California.

With over thirty years experience repairing clocks, we have the expertise required to ensure your clock gets the attention it needs. If your clocks not working, or if its not keeping accurate time contact us and let us help you.

TickTockTony is an authorized service center for Howard Miller, Sligh, and Ridgeway clocks. We are the number one location in California for British clock repair and members of both the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute and National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors
Howard Miller   Sligh   Ridgeway   NAWCC   AWCI

What is the difference between an overhaul and a repair?

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.

Our 11-Step Clock Overhaul Process

A leading indicator that your clock is in need of an overhaul, and not just a minor repair, is when the oil point contains black or green residue. This residue is a mixture of old oil and brass powder, which is a sure sign your clock needs rebushing.

All clock movements we overhaul go through an 11-Step process to ensure all problems get addressed. After an overhaul, your clock will keep more accurate time, ensuring you only have to make minor time adjustments every wind cycle.

Movements overhauled by TickTockTony are subjected to the following 11-Step process:

  1. Remove your clocks movement from the case.
  2. Inspect the movement for signs of ware.
  3. Document all problems an the condition of your clock.
  4. Fully disassemble the movement.
  5. Clean individual movement parts in an Ultrasonic cleaner using a specialized clock cleaning solution.
  6. Dress and diamond polish all pivots.
  7. Perform all repairs and rebushings.
  8. Individually test the gear trains.
  9. Assemble the movement, perform an oiling, and make all necessary adjustments.
  10. Run the movement for 48 hours, in a testing stand while being monitored by a computerized timing device, making the necessary timing adjustments.
  11. Mount the movement back in the case and run your clock for one week fully assembled.
Clock Movement

After an overhaul your movement is guaranteed for one year.

Not all clocks require an expert clock repairer to fix them. Many clock problems can easiliy be repairs by the owner. We have complied a list outlining some of the more common problems. Check-out the list of clock repair tips and if you cannot repair the clock yourself we will be happy to assist you.

Partial List of Clock Makes We Repair At TickTockTony

Howard Miller, Sligh, Ridgeway, Hermle, Urgos, Seth Thomas, Trend, Kienzle, Kuemple, Kroeber, Kieninger, Herschede, Jaunch, Lenzkirch, Gustave Becker, Ithaca, Sessions, Howard Gilbert, Jerome, Waterbury, Terry, Enfield, Smiths, Ansonia, Royal Bonn, Chelsea, Jughans, Hamberg, American Ingrahams, and New Haven.

Partial List Of Clock Types We Repair At TickTockTony.

Antique, modern, grandfather, wall, cuckoo, mantle, floor, long case, 400-day, anniversary, carriage, lantern, skeleton, fusee, art deco, European, American, grandmother, biedermeier, vienna regulator, grand sonnerie, calendar, crystal regulator, Ship, and all types of English and Scottish clocks.

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