The Clockworks of Jacksonville

04/12/2026

Catherine Davisson

Have a friend that has two cuckoo clocks he would like to sell in the Jacksonville Florida area. If you are interested PRIVATE MESSAGE ME and I will put you in contact with him for details and pricing.

04/12/2026

Seth Thomas #10 Crystal Regulator dating from turn of the century. Strike was out of sync and needed adjusting. Beat set, time regulated and now home to its owner.

04/09/2026

This one has finally gone home. A Mora Swedish Clock dating from the 1700's had bad case of wood worm damage. The entire bottom of the clock had to be strengthened and stabilized. Leveling feet were added with a new seat board. Now the clock sets level and runs to the customer's delight.

04/08/2026

✨Step into something timeless at Adina’s Attic ✨

We’re a brand new antique mall in Murray Hill, filled with unique finds, vintage charm, and one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t see anywhere else. From beautiful home décor to rare collectibles, every corner has a story waiting to be discovered.

Come shop, explore, and experience the charm of the past brought to life, right here in Murray Hill.

04/08/2026

Please note that all business to The Clockworks of Jacksonville is appreciated. Also appreciated is the following things:

1. I do not accept appointment requests online. Please if you are seeking an appointment call the shop. Appointments have to be arranged when I am in a given area. Also smaller clocks have to be brought to the shop upon appointment request.

2. Please note that we are an active and busy shop. I am happy to look at and fix your clock, but I do have a backlog of clocks awaiting repair. I must do this in as orderly manner as possible. We currently have a wait list, so please be understanding that clock repair takes time depending on your clock's need.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

04/05/2026

Matthew Hartman

Found it in my grandfather's toolbox. Never seen a *curved* wrench like this before. Is this, guy broken on the one end or is that by design?..

04/05/2026

Have a friend that has two cuckoo clocks he would like to sell in the Jacksonville Florida area. If you are interested PRIVATE MESSAGE ME and I will put you in contact with him for details and pricing.

04/03/2026

Customer comment:
Timeliness, Customer Service, Quality
Very knowledgeable technician

Reconnection of suspension spring and leader, pendulum stem repair, inspection, checking chime, time and strike and beat set back to factory standards.

04/02/2026

Haven't posted in a while. Here is a beautiful traditional style Grandfather Clock worked on recently. It had not run in some time, required adjusting of the chime, strike, and beat. Beat rate set back to factory parameters and now running smoothly and on time for its owner.

03/07/2026

Time change this weekend!! Move your clocks forward 1 hour Sunday night. Remember if you have chiming mechanical clocks to move the minute hand forward stopping at the 3,6,9 and 12 to let the chime sequences complete before moving to the next. When it strikes the hour then set the time to the correct minute.

03/04/2026

Around 1910, labor costs were low, and durable materials like solid brass or bronze were common. Decorative hardware could be cast, engraved, and hand-finished without greatly affecting the price.

Today, labor dominates manufacturing costs, so companies prioritize speed and efficiency with automation, simpler designs, and lightweight materials like zinc alloys or plated metals. Mass production favors uniformity over ornamentation, while homes are updated more often and products are expected to be affordable and replaceable. True craftsmanship hasn’t vanished—it’s now reserved for the luxury market, where hand-finished, solid-metal hardware commands a premium.

03/02/2026

Food for thought - in all of the AI rage, know that AI can't fix a mechanical clock.
That said, be nice to your repair person as they might be the only one who can.