William was very personable, knowledgeable, and professional. I would highly recommend his services.

This gentleman is incredible !! Great guy and a great knowledge of clocks. I couldn't be happier with the two antique clocks he took care of. I'll definitely be going back with future projects and recommendations. Thanks William read more

We have a very unusual skeleton clock that had just ceased working. All the movement was frozen and it just wouldn't budge. I found this clock repair on line and am so glad I did! Excellent service, knowledge, reliability. Bill is a clock genius and guarantees his work. I love supporting small, family businesses and this is a wonderful opportunity to do just that if you need anything clock related. I would recommend Gesswein's to everyone! read more

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Wonderful! After a nightmare 14 month experience with a Tucson antique clock repair shop, I finally got smart and drove to Phoenix to Gesswein's clocks. Bill did a fantastic job. It's obvious he is a true expert who knows what he's doing. I highly recommend taking your antique clock to Bill for repairs or restoration. He also has a lovely selection of antique clocks for sale. Even if you don't live in Phoenix it's worth the drive from elsewhere in Arizona to take your business to Gesswein's clocks . Five stars! read more

We were lucky enough to find Bill on our first attempt to locate a clock repair shop. It was about three years ago when we took Bill our first clock. It is a late 1890's German clock one of two clocks from my parents estate. I can remember the clock on the wall when I was a child and loved the tone of the chime and the ticking of time passing. I was nervous to leave the clock with someone I did not know, until I met Bill. You could feel his enthusiasm and we were impressed by his knowledge and his willingness to answer all our questions. Bill is a true craftsman and passionate about his work. Over the last three years Bill has cleaned and serviced seven clock for us. He is honest as the day is long, his work is meticulous, and he goes the extra mile to educate his clients on the care and maintenance of their clocks. The most recent clock we took to Bill was a beautiful Vienna style 2 movement 1890's German clock. The case was warped, coming apart and had other damage. Bill was honest and said he would see what he could do to save it. It took some time for Bill to work his magic, he delivered the clock to us this past weekend. Master craftsman is the thought that came to mind when he set up the clock for us. The clock is magnificent! We are so happy we met Bill, he will be the only person to work on our clocks. We highly recommend Gesswin's Clocks for all your clock needs. read more

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I had in home service for a grandfather clock that was performed timely and efficiently. There two mantle clocks that were picked up for in shop service. I shall definitely use their services again. Stan P. read more

I have an old mantel clock that has been in my family for many many years. It quit working when I moved from one home to another and I feared the worst. I found Gesswein's Clocks online and took my clock to him yesterday. It ended up being the highlight of my week - we chatted throughout the repair, which wound up being not serious, and I'm thrilled to hear it chime back on its regular schedule again. My house had been too quiet without its hourly reminders. I am so glad to have found him and I'll enthusiastically recommend him to anyone needing a clock repair. It warms my heart to support a family owned business and a true craftsman. read more

Restored my clock beautifully!!! Looks amazing, works amazing and very knowledgable about training the customer how to use their clocks properly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

I have had Gesswein's Clocks twice since i moved to Scottsdale. The first time was two and a half years ago when we moved in. I asked him to set up the clock since I did not trust the movers. He arrived promptly, got the clock up and running and replaced a door key and winding crank that the packers had managed to lose/ Today he came back for a full sevice call. He left carefully written instructions on what I should do to improve the accuracy. As he was working he gave many good tips on how to care for a clock and especially what to avoid doing. If he is not an expert clockmaker I doubt one exists. I have full faith in him and do anything hwe suggests. So long as we are here no onwe else touches my tall case clock. read more

Frank P...... Bill and I had a planned " in house"attempted repair of our two grandfather clocks. He actually arrived ( not on time ) but a little earlier ! What a pleasant person and an expert at his craft. He did repairs that I thought would be impossible to perform, but he was able to make all necessary repairs while in our house without removing the mechanism to take to his store ( others I have used in the past did say they had to remove the workings and take to their shop for the repair. ) I would trust this man with any clock even if it was worth thousands of dollars. Frank P. ( Scottsdale. read more

I have an Ansonia Loire mantle clock that dates from about 1910. It belonged to my grandmother, so it's important to me. It has never run very well. I took it to Bill, who cleaned and oiled it. Now it looks great and keeps good time, considering its age. I can only repeat what other reviewers have said: Bill Gesswein is a craftsman who does meticulous work. If you have a family heirloom clock, take it to Bill. You won't be sorry. read more

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This is the best. Mr Gasswein is the most competent and affable repairman I've ever seen during my 50 years of collecting clocks. 5 stars.

Bill is fantastic...he refurbished my grandmother clock and it's inner workings which are over 100 years! He is thorough and precise...if you have an heirloom, Bill is your guy! read more

took in my 100+ year old clock to see if he could resolve a problem another clock repair business in Scottsdale could not . He kept my clock about 3 weeks and resolved all issues. as well, he provided me much appreciated additional information about how to care for my antique clock. he is a real professional and i could not be more pleased. read more

Knowledgeable, Honest and Straightforward. Best Clock Guy around ! Explains what he is doing and what a person needs to do in order to keep the clock running smoothly. Thank You. read more

Gessweins was a pleasure to work with, Mr.Gesswein is an true expert in clock repair and was very prompt in handling clock service for one of my clients recently. He called me to make sure he made contact with my client and even called several days to inform me service was made. Couldn't ask for better service. I called another clock service company with more reviews but they were a little rude so I figured of try Gessweins. Thanks again! read more

I have had a love of antique clocks especially German and French clocks since I was probably 9 years old and have been collecting them for about 30 years. There is something almost a little romantic and certainly warm and nostalgic about a pendulum driven clock. Before I started working with Gesswein's I have either been to most of the other clock shops and have had lengthy conversation with them. I am very passionate about these old clock for all they represent of the way they are made, engineered, and thoughtfully crafted. I believe what set Gesswein's apart from the pack is not just his knowledge and passion of clocks, more over it would be his people skills and the way he shares that knowledge and passion. I have been to clock shops from Tucson to Sun City and all over Phoenix and my impression of how I was worked with left me disappointed. In some shops I was either ignored or talked down too. Please note I am pretty easy going and have normal expectations. Well, I will summarize by saying I believe you will have a great experience working with Gesswein's. read more

I bought a pendulum wall clock about 30 years ago, and since then have had interactions with both clock shops & small clock repair places, for cleaning or shopping for another clock. Past concerns included questions about prices or value, the level of competence of workpeople, and the timeliness of services. I have had issues with one or more of these with everyone I have dealt with in the past. So when my clock stopped working, I researched repair places on Yelp & Google. I found good reviews of Gesswein's Clocks and decided to try him. My clock was diagnosed and then fixed on time and for the estimated price. Bill's warmth, knowledge, and passion have been noted in previous reviews and I concur on all accounts. While I was picking up my clock, I browsed around his shop and found a gorgeous 19th century clock that I fell in love with. I found the price very fair and gave him a down payment. It was refurbished and ready a week before he said it would be. In the course of putting it on the wall, I lost hold of it and it fell, exploding into more than a dozen pieces. I was heartbroken, but called him to fess up and see whether he could put it back together. I brought in the pieces and he said he would give it a try, and then gave me some good-natured grief. In three weeks he had it reassembled. It is on my wall now, keeping perfect time. I could not recommend Gesswein's Clocks more strongly. Bill's warmth, skill, and integrity make him an ideal person to do business with. His work with the repair was spectacular. Both his clocks and his repair work are fairly priced. He is true to his word. I trust him in every sense and will not need to look further. read more

Integrity and knowledge are the key ingredients of Gesswein's Clocks. I have a beautiful German Grandfather's Clock from the 1870s. It has been in the family since then. When I mover from St. Lois to Phoenix 18 years ago, the clock came with me. It had never been properly cleaned or maintained. Bill Gesswein put it in perfect working condition and what was an old clock became a gorgeous old clock. The enhanced value surpassed the cost but the meaning to me and my family is immeasurable. Bill's passionate and knowledge are also 5 stars. Phoenix is lucky to have them in our city. read more

I am so happy this man exists! Gesswein's Clocks is great. I am a physician with a ~1900 era Seth Thomas #2 that has been keeping time for 32 years straight in my office,until recently. Mr. Gesswein promptly returned my call, and for a fee, came out to my office to take my clock down from the wall for repair at his clock repair. He is an expert no less that any other expert in today's world. He was very professional. He overhauled my clock and did a great job, both cosmetically and mechanically. I am very happy with his service and would recommend him without reservation! read more

I've had 2 old clocks refurbished and repaired by Bill Gesswein. They were in disrepair, had cracks and one was even missing an integral part. I originally thought the wall clock would only be used for piece parts. He completely repaired them both inside and out and even found a wood part that was missing to complete the upper part of the clock. They were cleaned, oiled, repaired and look like new. One of the clocks is really old and required a lot of work. These clocks both run like new and look beautiful. Bill is an extremely friendly and likable person and treats each person that comes in to his shop as a new friend. He works hard, has integrity and absolutely loves what he does. I wouldn't go anywhere else to have work done on my clocks. He cares about his work and it shows. He also sells old clocks in his shop, which are beautiful and a must-see. I highly recommend him. read more

Without knowing Bill or having a reference for his work I phoned him to have a look at a grandfather clock owned by my employers which had stopped working. I've worked for my employers for over 3 decades and I am entrusted to make intelligent choices. There was no question that Bill knew the business from the questions he asked on the telephone about this particular brand of clock. Upon arrival he explained that the movement and all moving parts needed a complete rebuild/overhaul because of lack of tri-annual maintenance. With great hesitation and unable to contact my boss to 'buy into this,' I gave him permission to do the work. He gave me a reasonable price up front and delivered and installed the rebuilt parts before the deadline he gave me. He explained things to me about the care and maintenance of the clock that neither my boss or I understood about the clock. The clock has worked and kept correct time since the repair 3 months ago. When he came to install the repaired parts I brought a vintage 1700's clock from Paris which was dry, split in many areas, the face was in need of repair and it just needed a lot of TLC. Several weeks later I picked up my clock and the price was less than quoted - because 'he had fun' rebuilding my clock. Bill is not only a stellar clocksmith but one of the most genuine, happy and honest men I've ever met! Thanks Bill for all you did for both of us. read more

A grandfather clock I purchased and had delivered from the East coast arrived and I was anxious to have it up and running when the truck arrived on Friday. I couldn't believe it when Mr. Gesswein said he planned to be in my neighborhood and would be able to do it on Sunday morning! Not only did he leave with my beautiful new clock chiming away he left me with a complete education on how to care for the clock and more information than I could ever need to know about these clocks. He is awesome. read more

I recently took a battery-operated old-style wall pendulum-style clock to Mr. Gesswein. It hadn't been working for awhile, and I didn't know anything about this clock as I inherited it. Mr. G. had it assessed and 'fixed' in 5 minutes. It was battery issue and while he assessed the issue, he also made a couple of minor adjustments, showed me the important pieces to know, all while pleasantly talking about his love of clocks and a bit of his history. He didn't charge me as it was a simple issue. I trust him, and you can too. read more

I brought my antique clock in, and it was repaired "with no replacement pieces". However, the pendulum bob is different, the weights look different, and my old clock works were not stamped "Seth Thomas" and now they are. Almost as though I now have an antique clock with more modern parts. The clock chiming mechanism is now acting up, and frankly, I am afraid to take it back in. read more