Welcome to ClocksUpcycled. We offer a Nationwide service for Clockwork to Quartz Clock Conversions and Quartz Clock Repairs. We also sell a selection of quartz clock movements for the hobbyist who wants to repair / convert their own clock. More details below.
We offer the following Nationwide services:
- Quartz Clock REPAIRS. For broken battery powered (quartz) clocks please use the quartz clock repair service. All the original features of your clock are retained – reworking the existing hands to fit the new movement. More details on this battery clock repair service here.
- Clocks CONVERTED to Quartz. This is the clock conversion service – your broken / unrepairable clockwork clock is installed with a modern, quiet quartz (battery) movement. Primarily I convert clockwork clocks to quartz and mains/electric clocks to quartz. It is even possible to add Westminster Chimes to your clock during the conversion process. The Clockwork to Quartz Conversion service is also available for Longcase clocks – converting Grandfather Clocks to battery.
- Classic Car Clocks REPAIRED / CONVERTED to Quartz. This is the classic car clock repair service. A relatively new service that has been very well received by several Classic Car Owner’s Clubs. More details on the Vintage Car Clock Quartz Conversions.
- DIY Clock Repairs and Clockwork to Quartz Conversion kits. We stock the very same clock movements and parts used in-house to perform customer’s repairs and conversions. If you’d like to embrace the challenge yourself browse our range of Seiko and UTS Quartz Clock movements
- Clock SALES (already converted to battery) – We take old broken, unloved clocks and give them some TLC and often a contemporary makeover. You can find a small selection of recently upcycled vintage clocks for sale in the online SHOP. You will often find some very popular Smiths and Genalex Bakelite Wall clocks
Important note – whenever possible all effort is made to re-work and re-use the ORIGINAL hands, dial, glass, bezel etc. The aim is to keep the clock looking as it always has – adding new external components changes things too much and the clock loses it’s character.
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Clockwork to Battery – Vintage Clock Conversions
Send me your vintage clock for conversion from CLOCKWORK movements to modern, quiet, quartz AA battery movements. It’s a simple process, just send me the clock, I then remove the clockwork mechanism and replace it with a quartz movement. Whenever possible (99% of the time) I retain all the original hands, glass, dial and bezel. I guarantee full communication throughout the entire process. Once completed, your converted battery powered clock is returned to you ready for years of hassle free timekeeping. I offer a similar service for mains powered clocks – converting them to AA battery powered quartz mechanisms. More about my Mains to Quartz clock conversions here.
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A Recent Conversion incorporating Westminster Chimes
Something we’ve wanted to do for years is to add a quartz movement with Westminster Chimes. The problem was – to be blunt – there weren’t any good ones at a reasonable price. Not anymore – these new Seiko movements are very realistic – a lovely deep mellow sound. More details on converting a Westminster Chime clock to battery here.
Classic Car Clock Conversions – standalone 1.5V DC
Does your classic car have a dashboard clock that no longer works? If so, the original clock can be converted to a modern, battery-powered quartz movement while carefully preserving its patina, originality and character. The photographs below show a small selection of clocks removed from classic vehicles in a broken or non-working state, professionally converted, and returned looking exactly as they did before. Although visually unchanged, each clock benefits from the convenience and reliability of a modern quartz movement.
Each converted clock is powered by a lithium LR1 battery, with an approximate lifespan of three years before replacement is needed. This provides years of accurate, trouble-free timekeeping without placing any load on the vehicle’s electrical system or draining the car’s battery.
Grandfather Clock Conversions (including Wall Hanging option)
Longcase (Grandfather) clock conversions are one of the most frequently requested services I’ve received in recent years. Until recently, I chose not to offer them, as conventional quartz movements render the secondary seconds hand redundant — something that detracts from both the appearance and authenticity of the clock.
After extensive development and testing, this problem has now been solved. Using bespoke 3D-printed components, I can convert longcase clocks to modern quartz operation while preserving their original look, function and character.
I also offer a unique option to transform an original longcase clock dial into a bespoke wall-hanging clock. With the addition of a custom-designed 3D-printed bracket, the dial becomes a stunning standalone timepiece — combining heritage craftsmanship with modern reliability, and creating a truly eye-catching piece of functional art.
To find out more, please visit the Grandfather Clock Conversion page.
Video Example – Commission with Pendulum
This beautiful longcase clock dial was sent to me with nothing else – just the dial. The customer wanted a wall hanging clock with correct for period hands, working hours & minutes and working second hand – plus a swinging pendulum. This is the end result – a lovely, one of a kind wall hanging grandfather dial clock