At Harris Horology we have the ability to repair both clocks and watches - portable carriage clocks bring these two separate schools of practise together into one beautiful object. Our fine technical ability means no platform escapement is too small or too complex, and our fully equipped studio can tackle any kind of repair. From a routine service all the way up to a complete restoration, we draw on our museum experience and practice to keep as much character and charm as possible while ensuring all clocks are returned working reliably as they should.
A large percentage of our work is on heirloom items - those inherited from an earlier generation, and we work hard to bring them back to life while keeping the object's soul intact. No visual changes or no over-polished cases, just the clock working as it used to decades ago. Read examples of our clock repairs on our blog here.
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We also have the skills and expertise to take on any restoration work required - carriage clocks often have cracked or damaged glass or problems with their delicate enamel dials. These special bevelled glasses need to be hand-cut and polished to size to ensure a perfect fit - this means both that the clock movement is protected from dust and dirt, as well as bringing back the original beauty of the object.
Enamel dials can be restored and repaired; we work with modern cold enamels to minimise any risk of further damage. These are hand-mixed with pigments to ensure perfect colour matching, and any dark-stained cracks can be carefully bleached ad lightened to improve the look without removing the charm and character.
We are experienced working with clocks from all ages and any complexity, from a 20th-century timepiece to a complicated grande sonnerie get in touch with us as repair is almost always possible.
If you have a carriage clock and have ever been told that it isn’t worth repairing or that parts aren’t available, look no further. Don’t just look for ‘carriage clock repair near me’, look for watch repair from someone who cares. You can read more about our repair services here.
Harris Horology is only open by appointment - please initially contact us for an initial discussion about your watch and make an appointment here to bring your clock in to the studio.
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More about repairs
saving inherited treasures
Many of our customers have been told before that their clock can’t be fixed, parts are not available, or that poor repairs from the past are preventing a fix. We’ve seen it all before and parts can almost always be sourced or even made where required by our horologists in our fully equipped workshop.
Clocks worth repairing
We’ve serviced and repaired carriage clocks from all walks of life, ranging from retirement gifts to wedding presents or generations-old family heirlooms. We treat all clocks with the same care and attention no matter their value or history: they’re all worth caring for.
Carriage Clock Repairs Near Me
The closest isn’t always the best. Though we’d always recommend delivering and collecting in person, we often work by post for customers who haven’t been able to find a suitable repairer near to them. Send your clock with confidence knowing it will finally be repaired by a horologist who cares and can give your carriage clock the service it deserves.
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Reviews
Don’t just take our word for it, trust our fantastic clients. These quotes are taken from our Google reviews:
“It is now a while since I collected my Barwise bracket clock from Harris Horology after a complete clean and refurbishment. In this time, the clock has run faultlessly, keeping accurate time (unprecedented till now). I can only praise the meticulous work done to achieve this, giving a clock made 200 years ago a new lease of life.”
“James repaired a very old and extremely precious wall clock, an heirloom that came with a huge amount of emotional weight, in addition to its financial value. He made a first rate job, his communication and pricing was clear and very reasonable, and he was flexible with regard to the fact I don’t drive. He was also kind and personable to deal with, and I intend to use him in the future. I wholeheartedly recommend him - thank you for a wonderful job.”
“I have taken a selection of watches and clocks for repair since I heard of James Harris from a friend. The quality of service is superb. James is a dedicated and immensely skilful craftsman, and the whole operation at Cornerstone Studios is immaculately organised and executed. Above all, he and his staff clearly care immensely about his work and the results are well worth the cost - especially in the restoration of old and valued family pieces. Such expertise, as well as the personal involvement, is rare to find these days, and I recommend Harris Horology most strongly.”
“I recently sent an old French clock here to be repaired. It has been in my wife’s family for a long time and no one can remember it working. James took the clock, repaired, cleaned and tested it. It was a professional and fantastic job and now keeps excellent time. Just the trip to the workshop is an interesting and rewarding experience in itself as the pace is exactly as you would imagine a clock repair shop to be. I fully recommend this service by people who care and really know what they are doing.”