Four ways we look after a clock.

From a complete movement overhaul to an in-home house call, everything we do starts the same way — a free estimate and an honest look at what the piece actually needs.

A clock movement fully disassembled on the bench — plates, wheels, mainspring, bell and pendulum bob laid out

Restoration & Overhaul

The heart of the shop. The movement is completely disassembled, run through an ultrasonic cleaner, repaired, re-bushed where necessary, then reassembled and timed out so it keeps proper time.

Complete disassembly & ultrasonic cleaning
Worn bushings replaced where necessary
Reassembled, oiled and timed out on the bench
Carries a warranty

Overhaul work carries a warranty

An antique clock case in the glue-up, re-glued joints held square under bar and spring clamps

Case & Dial Restoration

A movement is only half the clock. Split cases are re-glued and clamped true; dials and finishes are brought back carefully. We respect and preserve as much of any original piece as possible — antiques are supposed to look like antiques.

Cases repaired, re-glued and clamped true
Dials and finishes conserved, not over-restored
Originality preserved wherever possible

A restored walnut Vienna regulator wall clock with twin brass weights, hanging in the shop

House Calls

Some clocks shouldn’t travel. For grandfather (hall) clocks and large wall clocks, we come to you — across Phoenix and the wider Valley, and out to Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Prescott and Sedona. The house-call fee depends on distance, the clock type and the work involved.

Mostly grandfather (hall) & large wall clocks
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Prescott & Sedona
Fee depends on distance, clock type & work

A restored antique parlor clock on display in the Gesswein's showroom

Sales & Sourcing

We sell primarily antique, fully restored clocks — each one gone through the same overhaul we’d give a customer’s heirloom. And if you’re after something specific — a maker, a chime, a particular case — we’ll help you locate it.

Antique, fully restored clocks for sale
Help locating a specific clock on request
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How an overhaul works

How a tired antique gets its time back.

Disassemble→Ultrasonic clean→Repair & re-bush→Reassemble→Time out

01As it arrives 02Every part, accounted for 03The case, re-glued 04Running like new

An antique oak clock case as it arrived — split along the seam, finish worn, old glue failing — 01 · Arrival
As it arrives
A tired case, split at the seams, its old glue giving way. Every job starts with an honest look and a free estimate.

A clock movement completely disassembled on the bench — plates, wheels, mainspring, bell and pendulum bob — 02 · Disassembly
Every part, accounted for
Completely disassembled and run through an ultrasonic cleaner. Every wheel, pivot and plate is inspected before anything goes back together.

The clock case in the glue-up — re-glued joints held square under a row of clamps — 03 · Repair
The case, re-glued
Worn bushings replaced where necessary; the case repaired, re-glued and clamped true — preserving as much of the original as possible.

A fully restored Seth Thomas gingerbread parlor clock — carved oak case, gilt ornament, original painted glass, running — 04 · Timed out
Running like new
Reassembled, oiled and timed out. We make antiques look and run like well-taken-care-of antiques.
Overhaul work carries a warranty

Keeping it running

How often a clock wants attention.

A well-serviced clock rarely needs drama. A little oil on schedule, and a full overhaul once a generation, keeps an antique keeping time.

Every 3 years — weight-driven clocks serviced
Every 5 years — mainspring clocks oiled and serviced
Every 25–30 years — a full overhaul

Ready when you are.

Tell us what’s on the bench and we’ll give you a free estimate. You’ll hear back within 48–72 hours.

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