Dedicated to carrying out high quality clock repairs in and around Cornwall

A bit about myself

My name is Michael, and I am a horologist based in Cornwall, but my skills are sought after by clients throughout the southwest.

I specialise in the restoration and maintenance of fine antique mechanical clocks. The majority of my work is geared towards the more specialist restoration of 17th, 18th & 19th century clocks though I do undertake work on high quality modern clocks.

I am also able to undertake repairs to watches, both modern and vintage, as well as barometers, mercurial and aneroid. Click here to learn more about my watch repairs.

I have been fortunate enough to be trusted to restore and look after some of the south wests finest clocks and horological collections.

Bringing an item that doesn’t work back to life and getting to share this with the owners is the most rewarding part of this job.

I pride myself on completing all work to a high standard no matter the job.

I am a member of the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild and adhere to their professional charter.

 

Here to look after what matters to you.

Find Out More About My Work

 

With a fully equipped workshop, I can carry out repairs to most types of clocks, from carriage clocks to grandfather clocks, and everything in between.

I specialise in the restoration and maintenance of antique clocks pre-1900s.

I can carry out work from house calls to basic overhauls, through to a full restoration.

Just because another repairer wont or can’t do it doesn’t mean it can’t be done. I take pride in the many customer who tell me they thought they would never get their item working again after being turned away by other repairers as “it can’t be done”.

My work comes with a minimum twelve-month guarantee for peace of mind.

I offer a free and honest up-front estimate for any work required.

What People Are Saying

  • Very pleased with the repair and service of my French slate clock. Michael was very knowledgeable and gave me some very useful information on my clock. Would definitely recommend!

    -Adrian

  • Michael's a nice chap and certainly knows his trade. Sorted out our carriage clock which now works perfectly.

    -David

  • Following it falling off the wall, Michael replaced the shattered glass in my large station clock and cleared any residue glass splinters promptly within a week of making contact. Very pleased with the end result. Would highly recommend. 5 ⭐️

    -Laura

  • A very helpful and friendly man. He made an excellent job of overhauling/repairing my 40 year old Schatz ships clock which is now in its proper place in the hall.

    -Roger

  • Michael restored our Cornish antique long case clock. A wonderful job and I throughly recommend him.

    -Rod

  • Michael repaired my 1990 moon watch which had stopped in 2010. It went back where purchased and another well known jeweller who both lacked the skills to sort it. I contacted Michael and left it with him. He returned it a month or so later fully restored. Well pleased as it was a Xmas present from my late partner when we first met.

    -Paul

  • Michael repaired and serviced three clock for me recently and I must say, I was most impressed by his commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism. All three clock had been neglected for many years and certainly hadn’t worked for at least a decade. Michael collected and returned the clocks following their refurbishment and I’m so pleased now that they’re back on the walls and working efficiently and keeping very good time considering their age. It’s so pleasing and equally reassuring to find someone who has so much dedication, passion and pride in his work and I have no hesitation in recommending him, his level of service is first class and rarely experienced!

    -Jeremy

  • Michael restored my badly damaged carriage clock and serviced my long case clock. He kept me informed of progress with the repairs, was interested in my clocks and when he delivered the clocks to me, I received a full report with photographs. A very skilled and pleasant craftsman who I would highly recommend.

    -Liz

  • Very grateful to Michael for bringing back to life an old clock much missed by family. Very happy to recommend.

    -Barbara

  • Michael has just serviced my 1890 Vienna Regulator, it has not been touched in over forty years and I could not believe the difference in my lovely grandmother clock. It not only looks better but sounds amazing. Better than I can remember. Thank you Michael for your skilled work.

    -Chris

  • Michael painstaking restored my French slate chiming clock to perfect working order. Lovely to have this family heirloom back home chiming happily. Professional and expert service - thank you.

    -Astrid

  • It is clear that there is a lot of compassion and enthusiasm in the work carried out no matter what type of clock is being repaired or serviced. There is genuine interest in the customer's clock and every effort is put in to achieving the best performance possible when the job has been completed. Along with the expertise there is the willingness to share details of what has been done to make your clock work better.

    I am glad that I have found someone who will help and assist in sorting out any problem that may arise.

    -Royston

  • Michael recently renovated and repaired my mother’s carriage clock and returned it to a pristine condition despite dodgy repairs previously undertaken elsewhere.

    Michael is very pleasant, knowledgeable and experienced and provided the first documentation the clock has had since it was new. I would recommend Michael’s work without hesitation.

    The clock is now ticking merrily away in our front room reminding us of my mum every day.

    -Lauren

  • Brilliant Michael repaired two clocks for us, a French clock and a wooden chiming mantel clock, both delivered back on Wednesday in working order. The sounds of the chimes brings back memories of my childhood. Thank you so much for all your work, well worth the investment. You have my recommendation.🥰

    -Jo

  • I cannot speak highly enough about recommending Michael Barnell mending my clock! He was truly incredibly helpful, so approachable, and always rang straight back. My clock was electric managers clock. Really awkward to fix. But he did it, when many others have failed. Unbelievable. He kept me in the loop as regards cost, which I found so acceptable. Also he is such a lovely young man to deal with, and a pleasure to have in the house. So anyone who has a loved clock they need fixing, definitely Michael is your man.

    -Margaret

  • Just to say the clock has been working seamlessly since your last modification.  I am so happy with it and many thanks again for doing such a brilliant job.

    -Alex

 

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Please Note: Due to high demand I no longer work on American Clocks, Black Forrest (Cuckoo) Clocks, Mid-Century Mantel Clocks.
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