Custom Clock Makeovers

Just a few examples of some recent vintage clock makeovers. For the very latest customer commissions please pop over to the Instagram page. This is where you’ll find the most up to date conversions and makeovers. I do my very best to retain the style of the clock and as many original parts as possible. Any unrepairable mechanical movements beyond repair are used in-house for spares or sold on eBay or ETSY for spares or repair. You will find a small collection of upcycled clocks for sale in my online store. Remember, if you don’t want to give the clock a full facelift / makeover I also offer a discrete clockwork clock to battery movement conversion service or my basic quartz clock repair service.

New Life to Vintage Clocks

Many people have an heirloom clock handed down to them from generation to generation. Often it’s a precious keepsake that evokes happy memories of a day gone by. The problem is – often these clocks just don’t fit in with the styling of a modern contemporary home – that’s where I come in. Give Grandma’s clock a facelift, take Grandfather’s kitchen wall clock and revitalise it with a new movement and fresh coat of paint.

Wall Clock Makeover – Brown to Navy & Gold

This customer knew exactly what she wanted. She loved the “tick tock” and chimes of her old wall clock but she’d fallen out of love with the BORING BROWN. She contacted us with an idea for a brave new colour scheme. We sent the customer some examples of available colours and settled on a stunning midnight Navy Blue and a classic “gold leaf” gold.

After – Bold & Beautiful – Gold & Blue

Vintage Mantel Clock Makeover

I loved working on this clock. The customer wanted the rear case-back left alone in it’s original unpainted patina. The clock was totally stripped back, sanded and cleaned ready for 3 coats of a lavender chalk satin spray paint. The original hands were re-worked to maintain the look and character of this lovely clock. The winder holes were filled with “faux” winders – I hate to see an empty HOLE where the old winders used to be. The result – lovely upcycled clock that would look lovely in any bedroom or sitting room. The new battery / quartz movement is very quiet – unlike to old, unreliable mechanical movement. Why not send me your vintage clock for a makeover – contact me for more information. Alternatively, if you just want me to convert your old clock to battery – that’s another popular service I offer.

Video of this lovely Upcycled Vintage Clock

Brown Wood to Post Box Red Clock Makeover

Another example of a clock with great sentimental value given a fresh, contemporary makeover. This brown wood pendulum wall clock was a wedding gift many years ago. The customer wanted it repainting in something a little brighter. We supplied several options and the client chose this stunning post box red – a lovely satin finish red spray paint that will look good for years. At the same time the customer wanted us to replace the Chinese mechanical movement with an accurate German Quartz pendulum movement. After removing the mechanical movement – “dummy” brass winders are installed so the clock doesn’t have two big holes where the winding staffs used to be. The total cost of this vintage brown clock makeover PLUS a conversion to Quartz and installation of “dummy” winders was £175 including RETURN delivery.

A stunning Red Clock Transformation

More Examples of Vintage Clock Makeovers

Here’s just a few more of the wide variety of clocks I have given a makeover. The biggest change undertaken to date was taking the dial and pendulum from a vintage wall clock and installing it on to a beautiful piece of Olive wood. Whatever your plans – please get in touch and discuss your upcycling ideas with Tristan

Smith’s 8 Day Mantel Clock – Two Tone Makeover

A family heirloom given a mechanical service and a full two colour makeover. This lovely Smith’s 8 Day Mantel Clock dates back to the 1950’s. The customer sent it to me in a non-working state with no key or pendulum. The case was a dark wood – typical for that period. The customer chose the apple green and antique cream colours from a choice of over 25 available. The clock’s mechanical movement was cleaned, oiled and regulated. Another upcycled clock restored back to pride of place on the family mantel piece.

When upcycling a clock – my aim is always to maintain as much of the original clock as possible. This clock has the original hour and minute hand, glass, bexel and dial. The dial and bezel all shows signs of age, but that’s what makes each and every clock unique. Remember you can send me your clock for a makeover – price on application – you can choose up to two colours.

Smiths Sectric Clock given Retro Makeover

These two Smiths Sectric (main electric) clocks from the 1950’s have been converted to AA battery and given a fresh makeover. The grey clock maintains it’s original hands with the addition of a new second hand. I also managed to keep the original clock dial and bezel. The cream clock had to be fitted with NEW hands but maintains the original clock glass, chapter ring and bezel.