Clock Repair

 

 

About Our Clock Repair Staff

At this time we are not doing house calls on grandfather clocks due to Ken not being able to lift or walk far because of  back and leg problems.

 

1982 Gem City College Graduate


Member Of The National Watch And Clock Collectors Association

Ken Hubler, husband of Wanda Hubler owner of Times Right, has been repairing clocks for 40 years. He attended Gem City College and recieved an Associate Degree in Horology with certifications in clock making, watch making, jewelry repair and jewelry design in 1982. He also spent 2 years as an apprentice at a well-known clock shop in Florida. Since then he has repaired thousands of clocks ranging from antique to modern.

 

Ken Hubler

Being now in his “golden years”, retired and wanting to enjoy life, he is only working on a few clocks at a time. Also starting in 2023 his back and legs are now not allowing him to lift or walk much making him unable to do house calls.  So please be patient in waiting for your clock to be repaired.

 

Repairing Your Clock

First, there are many self-taught people who tinker with clocks who say they are qualified in clock repair. Many of these people do not have the tools or knowledge needed to properly repair a clock movement and improperly attempt to do a repair. Also many just take the movement out of the clock case and simply dunk the assembled movement in some kind of degreaser solution, dry it off and oil it. Your clock may run for a while, but it will stop running properly in a short time.

When you take your clock to Times Right for repair, your clock will be repaired by an experienced certified clock maker who has all the equipment needed to do the repair. This is why we can guarantee all repairs for 2 years. A large percentage of clocks Ken Hubler has repaired are still running from repairs done in the 1980’s.

 

 

 
 

Repair Projects We Have Done

session banjo

Sessions Banjo “Revere”

We acquired this clock at estate auction of an old clock repair man. He had over 100 clocks and we bought 17 of them. This clock named “Revere” was made between 1923 and 1927 and is a time only Sessions banjo clock about 36 inches tall. The case has a mahogany finish with reversed painted … read more

Seth Thomas Pillar and Scroll

Old State Capitol Project

Ken visited the Old State Capitol here in Vandalia for an event which ended touring the capitol building. He noticed each room had a period clock and asked the curator about them and if they worked. She said probably not and they have been there for years just as decoration. A week or two went ... read more