We specialise in all aspects of repair to –  
   
        Antique Longcase (GRANDFATHER) clocks
  Wall Clocks
  Bracket Clocks
  French Clocks – striking or otherwise
  Carriage Clocks – up to & including Grand Sonnerie
  Vienna Regulators
  American Clocks – all types
  German Clocks – all types
 
     
 
In the vast majority of cases, the clock which you inherited, the one that hasn't been going for years, or the one which keeps poor time – will only need an overhaul and clean.
 
     
 
We work within the guidelines in terms of price and code of practice of the British Watch & Clock Makers Guild, founded in 1907.
 
     
 
When your clock is taken in for repair, we will supply you with an estimate based on the expected work required. Additional parts occasionally are needed which will be purchased or made. This doesn't happen very often. The vast majority of clocks simply require a standard overhaul and clean to ensure it keeps good time.
 
     
 
Overhauls that we carry out always start with complete dismantling, followed by re-bushing pivot holes, polishing pivots and palettes, cleaning and lubricating all parts, followed by re-assembly, bench testing and regulating.
 
     
 
The following prices are for a full overhaul and clean –
 
     
 
Longcase Clock   30hr, 8 day, strike   £390.00 + delivery charge  
    Suspension   £40.00  
           
English Dial   timepiece, fusee   £170.00  
    Strike   £290.00  
           
Vienna Regulator   Time   £150.00  
    Strike   £220.00  
           
English Bracket 8 Day   Timepiece   £170.00  
    Strike   £270.00  
    Chime   £395.00  
             
8 Day alarms
     
£35
   
             
Cuckoo
     
£70
   
             

Mass produced 8 Day

           
Timepiece
 
Mantel
 
£60-£90
   
Strike
 
Mantel
 
£125
   
Chime
 
Mantel
 
£170
   
             
Timepiece
 
Wall
 
£80-£100
   
Strike
 
Wall
 
£125
   
Chime
 
Wall
 
£170
   
             
Grandmother
 
Chime
 
£260
   
American
 
O.G.Strike 30hr
 
£115
   
American
 
O.G.8 Day
 
£125
   
             
French
         
Timepiece
 
Mantel
 
£110
 
Strike
 
Mantel
 
£165
 
Carriage
 
Time
 
£120
 
Carriage
 
Strike
 
£195
 
Carriage/Strike/Repeat Alarm
 
£235
 
           
400 Day
         
Mechanical
     
£110
 
Quartz
 
Repair or adjust, see below
     
     
Quartz Clocks
   
All types
 
  Charge for time taken as nec.    
   
Fit new movement
  £35    
     
Time Switch 8 Day
   
Bird scarer etc.
 
  £60    
 
 
   
     
 

Occasionally these prices may be exceeded for the reasons given above, but we will do our utmost to forewarn of any additional charges before carrying out the work.

 
     
 

With regard to picking up and returning and setting-up of a clock or timepiece, we are very happy to undertake this service, but obviously we would have to charge a fee, which is dependant upon distance travelled.

 
     
 

If you wish to deliver and pick up the clock yourself, we are very happy to advise how to put your clock ‘in beat' yourself - for instance, you can ring when you get home and we'll help when you've got the clock in position.

 
     
     
 

Finchingfield Antique Clock & Watch repairers, guaranteed work carried out by a fully trained professional, all complying with the guide-lines laid down by the B.H.I. & British Watch & Clock Makers Guild…….. including dial & case restoration.

 
     
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Telephone: (01371) 810258
Finchingfield Antiques Centre, The Green, Finchingfield, Braintree , Essex . CM7 4JX