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Clock Repairs

 

Here you can see some examples of the clocks we repair
This is, by no means, a complete list

 

The costs for repairs will vary, but

No VAT will be added

 

If you are sending your clock by post,  please contact me first  and also view my
how to pack a clock  instruction page, expecially for Atmos clocks.

repair specialist of Atmos clock

ATMOS CLOCKS

  We specialize in the repair of Atmos clocks

 

-- Clockmaking at its best --

Atmos clocks are made by the renowned swiss company Jaeger LeCoultre.
This is a very fascinating mechanical clock that does not require winding.
Atmos clocks have a "bellow" that expands and contracts with temperature changes or changes in atmospheric pressure.
These small movements are utilised to keep the mechanism running.

Even though the Atmos is a very fine clock, just like every other clock, it will require servicing . So if your clock is giving trouble, it may not necessarily due to broken or worn parts.


More informations on Atmos clocks
and
Identify your model
repair of modern longcase clocks

MODERN GRANDFATHER Clocks
from circa 1900 to modern days

 

There are many variation of the casse design

They usually have a german movement of reasonable quality .. or less common, a high quality american movement.

The modern version of the "grandfather clock" is easily identified by these characteristics:
1) The weights are thin and relatively light, usually 3 of them, encased in brass shells. Antique clocks have one or two weights only.
2) The dial is quite thin and flexible.
3) The pendulum bob, whether large or small, is hollow and light.

 

 

 

 

French Clock RepairsFRENCH CLOCKS

 

They come in all different cases from marble to wood, from Ormolu to table regulators etc etc,  and can date as far back as the 18th Cent
Follow the link for identification points.
In my modest opinion, they are the best ever made "mass produced" clocks. Their quality is far superior to many non-mass-produced clocks. They have lasted for many years and many will be around for many years to come. For years they have been undervalued due to the incredible number made by many factories and they are incredible value for money. Many famous names are associated with french clocks, and even top clockmaker have not been hesitated to put their names on these clock, as an assurance of quality,... Brocot, Drucot, Dent, Mappin & Webb etc just to name a few.

 

Dial Clock repairsDIAL CLOCKS, WALL CLOCKS

 

"Fusee" clocks first appeared in the early 1800s and were very popular throughout this century and the early 1900s. They were everywhere, private houses, public buildings, train stations, banks, offices etc. They provided work for thousands of people, if you consider that they all needed weekly winding and regular looking after, to keep them going well
What made them very popular was the english "fusee" design which delivered a very reasonable timekeeping accuracy for all purposes.
Because of its popularity, American and German cheaper versions were later imported for the British market. Most dial clocks have pendulums but there are some models with "platforms"

( i.e they have a balance, no pendulum)

 

 

 

Repair of antique grandfather clocks, or longcases

 

ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER ... OR LONGCASE CLOCKS

 

This is the typical english clock of the haydays of the english clockmaking industry.

Domestic "grandfather" clocks can date from the 17thCent up to the late victorian period,

any later than that and they are usually defined as "reproductions".

Most of these clocks have either 8day or 30hour movements.

They can be distinguished because the 8day model is wound with a key and have 2 weights,

while the 30hours models is wound manually by pulling up a single weight inside the case.
In older times, owning clocks like these, was seen like a "status symbol" and only the rich could afford the 8day model.

The super-rich also owned another smaller clock, a DIAL CLOCK, so that the servants could tell the time to regulate their duties.
30hour movements are more common, as they were much more affordable

 

 

 

 

 

repair of anniversary clocks / 400day clocks 400day CLOCKS... or ANNIVERSARY CLOCKS (Torsion Clocks)


These clocks started being produced from the end of the last century and they have always been very popular, being meant to remind the owner of a special event in their life. They are wound once a year, on the day of the celebrated event, marriage, retirement, etc.
they come in various sizes and the pendulum has various designs, depending from the age of the clock.
Usually, these clocks were not meant to be horological masterpieces, the quality of production can be rather poor, and some, I would go as far as saying, that they were just "prototypes", that is why until recently some clockmakers avoided repairing them.
They have a definite place in the history of clocks and that is why, in recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in these clocks from collectors

                                      

 

carriage clock repairs

 

CARRIAGE CLOCKS

 

These clocks, date as far back as the early 1800's. Its invention is attributed to the famous french clockmaker Abraham Louis Breguet. They were particular popular because of their ease of transportation and compact size; certainly very useful to army officers that had to pack and travel quite often. Their quality and features have enourmous variation, from the very simple timepiece to Stk / Reapeters and up to Grand-Sonnerie and Minute-Repeaters with day, date, alarm, etc, functions

 

 

click here for more information about Carriage Clocks

 

 

Ship's Clocks repairs

Ship's Clocks

 

As the name implies many of these clocks came from ships, submarines, etc. and can go far back as the 19th Cent.
There are great variations in construction: Earlier ones have "fusee movements", some are timepieces, some strike the ship's bells but all have platform movements (i.e. have a balance, not a pendulum).

 

There is no typical cost of repair for this type of clock, it can vary enourmously according to model and condition and it is best to see the clock to get an estimate

 

 

 

THIS IS NOT THE COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE CLOCKS THAT WE REPAIR,  PLEASE ENQUIRE