Expert Watch Repair
The Illinois Watch Company was established in 1870 in Springfield, Illinois, and rapidly developed a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches. The company excelled in the craftsmanship of fine, jeweled timepieces, often favored by railroad professionals for their reliability and precision, a critical necessity for safe and efficient railroad operations. In its early years, Illinois Watch Company was particularly known for its beautifully designed dials and intricate cases, which were highly prized among watch collectors. In 1928, the company was acquired by the Hamilton Watch Company, which continued to produce watches under the Illinois name until around 1932.
Throughout its operational years, Illinois Watch Company contributed significantly to the American watchmaking industry with innovations in both technology and design, leaving a lasting legacy that is still celebrated by vintage watch enthusiasts today.
We know that your Illinois watch is important to you and understand that the sentimental value more often than not outweighs the monetary value. Our expert watchmakers strive to make sure your watch can be worn for many years to come.
Not only can we take preemptive measures to keep your watch running for a long time, but we can restore watches that have seen better days. We are willing to hunt for rare parts. We have done many repairs that others have given up on. No job is too big or too small and we can do any repair on any watch. Our repairs can be as simple as a tune up or cleaning, and can be as complicated as a dial refinish, a case polish, movement clean and overhaul and even a complete restoration.
We have a simple process for mailing your watch to us, our estimates are free and we offer free return shipping via UPS or US Mail.
Times Ticking began in 1983 as a retail store and repair center for watches and clocks. We have expanded over the years to more retail stores and a separate repair center that accepts watches from all over the world. We have personalized customer service, which we are very proud of, and feel that this is what sets us apart. We have an extremely high customer satisfaction rate and also a high return customer rate.
Throughout its operational years, Illinois Watch Company contributed significantly to the American watchmaking industry with innovations in both technology and design, leaving a lasting legacy that is still celebrated by vintage watch enthusiasts today.
We know that your Illinois watch is important to you and understand that the sentimental value more often than not outweighs the monetary value. Our expert watchmakers strive to make sure your watch can be worn for many years to come.
Not only can we take preemptive measures to keep your watch running for a long time, but we can restore watches that have seen better days. We are willing to hunt for rare parts. We have done many repairs that others have given up on. No job is too big or too small and we can do any repair on any watch. Our repairs can be as simple as a tune up or cleaning, and can be as complicated as a dial refinish, a case polish, movement clean and overhaul and even a complete restoration.
We have a simple process for mailing your watch to us, our estimates are free and we offer free return shipping via UPS or US Mail.
Times Ticking began in 1983 as a retail store and repair center for watches and clocks. We have expanded over the years to more retail stores and a separate repair center that accepts watches from all over the world. We have personalized customer service, which we are very proud of, and feel that this is what sets us apart. We have an extremely high customer satisfaction rate and also a high return customer rate.
We can service any style of watch. Look over our list of brands that we can help you with.
