Island Clock & Watch Repair

General information

Located in Oak Harbor, WA on Whidbey Island, Island Clock & Watch Repair is dedicated to providing the best in service and repairs of all types of timepieces, including antique mechanical wall, mantel and pendulum clocks, electric clocks, pocket and wristwatches.

Local in-shop estimates are by appointment only and are free of charge.

If you would like to request a house call for an in home estimate, contact us for details, currently house calls for in home estimates incur a $25.00 fee. The fee will be included in the total repair price if you decide to have us conduct the work.

Mechanical clocks require service to maintain reliability. They should be cleaned every 5-10 years and oiled every 3-5 years to maintain optimal performance. If maintenance is neglected, problems experienced can include:

- Gaining or losing time
- It can quit striking properly
- Parts can be damaged
- Stop running altogether

When this occurs, your timepiece may require a complete overhaul. When we overhaul a movement we do a complete disassembly to examine each part, polish the pivots, replace any damaged parts and bushings, then reassemble the movement to verify all repairs. We then disassemble the movement again and clean it with an ultrasonic cleaner. Finally we reassemble the movement, lubricate it, regulate it and test that it is working properly, then refit the movement to the case. Once completely back together, we regulate the timepiece again to verify accurate timekeeping. A complete movement overhaul can run between $275.00 to $600.00, depending on type and complexity of the movement.

We provide quality workmanship and guarantee our repairs for one year.

Other services offered include:

- Oiling - $40.00
- Cleaning and oiling - $150.00 (Time only/Count Wheel movements), $225.00
(Rack & Snail movements), $275.00 (Grandmother/Grandfather clock
movements) - consists of complete disassembly of the movement, ultrasonic
cleaning, reassembly and lubrication of the movement
- Repair/replacement of most movements (dependent on parts availability) - Call
or email for estimate
- Striking/chime adjustment - Starts at $75.00
- Some minor restorations - Call or email for estimate

We also offer house calls for mechanical clocks and grandfather clocks. During a house call, we offer minor adjustments (anything that can be done to repair your clock without taking it out of its case). Every effort will be made to repair your clock in your home. It is not always possible to repair the clock in a customers home. If this is the case, you will be provided a new estimate of repairs so you can decide if you want your clock taken to the shop for further repairs.

The cost for house calls is as follows:

- $79.00 for small to medium sized mechanical clocks
- $125.00 for large clocks and grandfather clocks

We also sell antique clocks, watches, pocket watches, and other miscellaneous Horological related items.

All services, repairs and sales are also subject to Washington State Sales tax. The sales tax in Oak Harbor is 8.7% so please do not forget to calculate that figuring total costs.

Acceptable forms of payment include Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

Call, email, or visit our website if you have any questions or require additional info.