Additional service area- portions of San Gabriel Valley, Orange, & Ventura counties.
Business highlights
78 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Antique clock, restoration, repair, & maintenance, sales, maintenance, & repair of newer clocks, including floor grandfather clocks, repairs done in store, or pick up & delivery for large clock-works.
It was wonderful all around. The work was done to perfection. The clock works perfectly and looks spectacular. They also took the time to teach me how to properly work the clock to keep everything running smooth.
Description of Work: ~100 year old mantle clock that hadn’t been serviced in many, many years required complete overhaul and finishing of all the inner workings and replacement of some parts as well. .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$510
Brian C.
08/2017
5.0
watch repair
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Excellent and ill use them again.
Description of Work: Battery repair for my old watch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15
John H.
06/2016
3.0
clock repair
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unknown
Description of Work: It is very frustrating to get in contact with them - I read all of the great reviews and thought they would be the perfect to fix the clock that has been in my family for 4 generations. I took the clock in and they didn't have time to look at it - said they would call me. A week later I called and they said they were still "looking at it" I waited a week and called back - they said it would take a few weeks to figure out what was wrong and to call back. They still have my clock - I still don't know what is wrong - they have not called me
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$300
Bruce W.
05/2016
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Serviced my wall clock and hot it ticking again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
jose D.
04/2016
3.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Richard M.
04/2016
5.0
clock repair
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unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Gerard O.
10/2015
5.0
clock repair, jewelry stores
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The Eclipse Regulator clock is a family heirloom. It has been passed through the family since the early 1900s and was in nearly pristine condition until it was caught up in hurricane Sandy. I know this is California but the clock was in storage with a NY relative when the storm hit. The clock was fully submerged for some time on the night of the storm then lay in the salty mess for days during the recovery. By the time we got to it all we could do was wipe it down and wrap it up for storage. Several years later we finally got up the courage and money to unwrap the clock. The wood was nearly white in some places from water damage, the face was beyond repair, and every piece of metal was pitted or rusted, including the movement itself. Clock Specialists initially advised me that the repair was likely as much as the value of the clock. When I explained that it was one of the last threads to a family that was mostly gone, he took it to heart. He, and his family, took loving care of the clock. With the exception of the face, which needed to be replaced, every piece of the clock was kept original. The wood looks nearly new, the movement shines and runs like it is just from the factory, the hands are perfect, and the chime rings again. From lost and deserted in a dark closet it is once again going on our wall. Clock specialists not only repaired an heirloom, they helped us keep a tie to the past. The work was fantastic.
Description of Work: Fully restored an Eclipse Regulator wall clock that was nearly fully destroyed by salt water damage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Valorie H.
06/2015
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
Sent iphone pic prior to coming with a description of clock and trouble I knew about. Came prepared to do repairs and more! Meticulous repair and great suggestions given for better care of clock. Family owned business, long time in area and will use him again when we move our other 5 clocks to our home.
Description of Work: House call to fix a recently moved 120 year old Austrian clock... Appreciate reviewing costs prior to starting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Amanda S.
12/2014
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
He was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Gave me a great deal of information about the clock. There is no doubt in my mind that I will hire the clock specialist again
Description of Work: Put together and got running a 200 year old grandfather clock that had been in storage for 25 years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Starlette F.
02/2014
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
better than I expected He also explained to me how and what I need to do to maintain and set it up.
Description of Work: OH cleaning on 1886 Circa antique very rare mantle clock
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,130
Peter W.
01/2014
1.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
Everything was working great for 1 week, until it stopped. I called him to follow up and he gave advice to adjust the pendulum. It started ticking afterwards, worked for a little while longer, then stopped. He said he would come back out for a service call but I declined. There was no guarantee after paying for the repair.
Description of Work: He repaired a grandfather clock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$165
John M.
09/2013
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
Greg found the problem immediately and performed a repair along with a long overdue cleaning and adjustment. He's knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Recommend The Clock Specialist highly.
Description of Work: Antique grandfather clock stopped working after I tried to make a minor adjustment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Alois P.
05/2013
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
It was fairly easy to make an appointment. The owner asked me all the appropriate questions on the phone prior to my appointment and knew just what to do when he arrived. He was punctual and very pleasant to deal with. He obviously knew what he was doing and showed me where my clock had become damaged. He fixed it and realigned it. Then he gave it a tune up. Now it runs good as new. I will definitely call him to come back when it is time for another service call.
Description of Work: My grandfather clock had been banged up during a move from my old house to my new house. I called this provider to fix it for me and to give it a tune up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Robert F.
04/2013
5.0
watch repair
 + -1 more
I had several watches that weren't working because the batteries had died. All of the batteries were quickly replaced at The Watch Specialist. I was impressed by the speed and quality of the service. Also, the friendliness. I definitely recommend this company!
Description of Work: Replacement of several watch batteries.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Robert F.
04/2013
5.0
clock repair, watch repair
 + 0 more
I have a clock that I paid quite a bit for. I liked the way it looked, but it quickly stopped telling time. Since I couldn't return it, I took it to The Clock Specialist to repair. It's clear that they really know their stuff! It was explained to me that the mechanism inside the clock was faulty (and had always been) and needed repair... and a completely new, lighter second hand, as the existing one was far too heavy for my clock. Now my clock looks good and works perfectly! I couldn't be more pleased.
Description of Work: I own a clock that I purchased at a boutique. It was aesthetically what I was looking for, but unfortunately broke soon after I bought it. I took it to The Clock Specialist to fix... which they did VERY well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
jill P.
02/2013
4.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
They were very good. They did everything I said.
Description of Work: I have used The Clock Specialist for clock repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jacob F.
02/2013
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
They were very good. They started in September and it was done in December. It took a little time, but with antique clocks it takes time. They were very attentive and in the end everything worked out fine.
Description of Work: The Clock Specialist repaired an antique clock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Carol B.
02/2013
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
Brought the clock in after it hadn't worked for years. Greg was able to get it fixed, and also gave me valuable tips on how to care for the antique wood housing the clock.
Description of Work: Repaired antique family clock
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Response from The Clock Specialist
Thanks for your honest input.
Isaac H.
02/2013
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
Really nice guy, he came to my house at the time we had discussed over the phone and he started taking the clock apart. It didn't take him to figure out what was wrong with it. He had everything he needed to do the job. I forget how long the job took but it wasn't long. It was a pleasure doing business with him.
Description of Work: Repaired old clock for me now it functions like it should
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Response from The Clock Specialist
Thank you for taking the time to rate our services.
Lucy R.
05/2012
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
It was a wonderful experience. Greg showed up on the day and time that he had promised, and worked for a full 1 1/2 hours. I strongly recommend him.
Description of Work: Greg took apart my antique grandmother clock and worked on cleaning it and tightening up screws that he thought were not quite right. He worked on my clock for about an hour and a half, and it now runs accurately. It had been VERY sporadically "off" for several months, and one other "clock man" had looked at it and didn't know what to do with it. I now have my clock back. Thanks Greg!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from The Clock Specialist
It is God's grace i have the knowledge that I do. I try to be thorough in my work. I guess that is why I could do what another clockmaker could not. To God be the glory.
Carolyn Z.
04/2012
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
When I called Clock Specialist, I spoke to Greg's wife, Rose and set up an appt. date and time. Greg showed up on time and began working on my clock immediately. He wore a glove to protect the clock and was extremely careful with the clock parts he removed, cleaned and finally replaced. He finished within one hour, as he had told me it would take to repair my clock. I highly recommend Clock Specialist to future customers.
Description of Work: Greg did a complete maintenance on my Grandfather clock, as well as fixing the problem I had called him about. He explained to me what I should be doing to maintain excellent performance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Response from The Clock Specialist
We believe quality work is good for business on the long run. The customer deserves nothing less. Without satisfied customers we have no business.
Irving F.
03/2012
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
When I dropped the clock off, I was told an approximate repair cost, and that I would be called back. When I spoke to the woman later that day, she told me the cost and repair time. The clock was ready the same day, although I was not able to pick it up until another day. On picking it up, I was concerned about something, so the lady clearly explained how the clock works, which alleviated my concern, and the clock does, in fact, work fine.
Description of Work: cleaning and repair of old clock. the mechanism did not work when we bought it, but after being repaired, it now works fine.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$23
Response from The Clock Specialist
Sometimes some jobs take unexpectedly shorter time to repair; sometimes some repairs take longer because of complications. Regardless of the turnaround time, I make sure that the CLOCK WORKS ITS BEST, and the CUSTOMER IS SATISFIED. At the end of the day that is the ultimate purpose.
DAVID S.
10/2006
3.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
I'd bought a movement for $6 at a crafts store to do the work myself, but it was the wrong size. He quoted me $35, which was the original price of the clock, but it had sentimental value so I went ahead. His work was fine. When I returned for it, I asked if he would also take a link out of my new wristwatch band (free service if I'd returned to the place of purchase, far away). I was disappointed that he charged me $12. Guess he needs every cent.
Description of Work: The owner replaced the battery-operated, square black plastic clock movement in a small clock.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Response from The Clock Specialist
They say " YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR." I strive to do a my BEST using the BEST PRODUCTS. My family and I deserve to be compensated for my work accordingly. To save on employees my wife helps me with customer service. We have a school-age-children family to raise. I do not splurge, and as it is I can only afford to drive an 18-year-old Volvo wagon car. I can not afford to size a watch-band for free. My time is money; someone else already made the money selling the watch, why should I be expected to do it for free. I have tool tips that wear out and it costs me money to size a watch-band. More importantly, my time is even more valuable than the tool damage costs. I'm sorry for insisting on this, but charging $12 to size a watch band is only fair and deserving.
06/2005
5.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
THE OWNER OF THE STORE WAS VERY POLITE AND HELPFUL. HE KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING TO MY WATCH. VERY GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE STORE WAS CLEAN, A LOT OF CUSTOMERS. IT WAS REALLY CHEAP FOR AN OLD WATCH THAT HE REPAIRED.
Description of Work: THE OWNER OF THE STORE HELPED ME REPAIR MY WATCH, BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY WATCH. HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE BATTERY.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15
Response from The Clock Specialist
I got a "B" for the price, because I did not charge a high enough price as the malls do. I guess if I had charged a higher price I would have gotten an "A." ... Interesting
06/2005
4.0
clock repair
 + -1 more
THE MAN THAT HELPED ME WAS A VERY NICE PERSON. THE SERVICE WAS FAST. I DID NOT EXPECT THE CHANGING OF THE BATTERY TO BE SO CHEAP. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH MY EXPERIENCE AT THE CLOCK SPECIALIST.
Description of Work: I WENT IN THE STORE & ASKED THE MAN IF HE COULD CHANGE MY WATCH BATTERY.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12
Response from The Clock Specialist
My dear customer: If the price we charged you was "so cheap" please, next time, remind me to charge you a little higher... LOL :-) Compared to a local shoe-maker (believe it or not) who charges $6.99, our price is so high. But compared to another professional jeweler in the mall who charges $20, yes, our price is "so cheap", considering the fact that we use some of the best quality batteries.
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Service Categories
Clock Repair,
Watch Repair,
Jewelry Sales/Design/Repair,
Appraisals - Antiques/Jewelry/Items
FAQ
The Clock Specialist is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Clock Specialist accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, The Clock Specialist does not offer free project estimates.
No, The Clock Specialist does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Clock Specialist does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Clock Specialist does not offer emergency services.
No, The Clock Specialist does not offer warranties.
The Clock Specialist offers the following services: Antique clock, restoration, repair, & maintenance, sales, maintenance, & repair of newer clocks, including floor grandfather clocks, repairs done in store, or pick up & delivery for large clock-works.