Clock Repairs & Servicing

At Tatham Jewellers, we offer professional clock repairs, servicing and restoration for quality mechanical clocks. Based in Luton, we provide specialist clock repair services for customers across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. Whether you own a treasured family heirloom, a traditional longcase clock, a mantel clock or a wall clock, our experienced horologists provide the expert care needed to keep your timepiece performing at its best.

Regular servicing helps preserve accuracy, reliability and longevity, while expert repairs and restoration can return worn or damaged mechanisms to full working order. From routine maintenance to complex mechanical restoration, every clock is treated with the utmost respect for its craftsmanship, history and originality.

Clock Services

We also provide specialist servicing and restoration for quality mechanical clocks, including mantel, wall and longcase clocks.

A well-made clock is a precision machine designed to last generations — but typically requires professional servicing every 5–10 years.

Routine Clock Servicing

• Complete dismantling and ultrasonic cleaning
• Removal of hardened oils and debris
• Correct re-lubrication with specialist clock oils
• Regulation for accurate timekeeping
• “In-beat” adjustment for correct pendulum action

Mechanical Clock Repairs

• Bushing and re-bushing worn pivot holes
• Pivot polishing or replacement
• Mainspring replacement
• Suspension spring repairs
• Gear and wheel tooth repair or fabrication

These detailed repairs restore correct mechanical function and prevent further wear.

Case & Dial Restoration

• Dial cleaning or restoration
• Glass and bezel repair or replacement
• Chime hammer and strike mechanism adjustments

All restoration is undertaken with respect for the clock’s age, craftsmanship and originality.

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Our Approach

We focus exclusively on the proper maintenance and restoration of quality timepieces. In an age where replacement is common, we believe in preserving craftsmanship.

With relatively few fully accredited horologists practising in the UK today, our on-site expertise ensures your watch or clock receives the skilled attention it deserves.

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