Montana Clock Shop

My wall clock, which is not expensive but has great sentimental value, was not working. I suspected it just needed the mechanism replaced. Brought it in to Montana Clock Shop and they repaired it in fewer than 10 minutes while I waited. That was great, but I’m writing a review, to commend the amazing warm, personal service the gentlemen behind the counter displayed with each of the customers who came in before me and while I waited. Lovely, old school service. I was so impressed. You don’t see that much anymore, but I sure do appreciate it when I see it.

This is my go-​to place for battery replacements. I’ve taken three different watches and the same older gentleman has helped me on all three visits. Quick, easy, painless. Ample parking right around the bend. $ 17 for battery replacement for $ 500 watches is a deal! Friendly customer service.

I had never been here before but had heard good things. I stopped in about 30
Minutes bettor closing and had a watch that needed to be resized. I started by explaining what I thought was the problem and before I could finished he diagnosed the sizing issue right away. He adjusted it in about 2 minutes and knew exactly how to size it for my wrist. Best of all? No charge. I asked him how much for his work and he said don’t worry about it. How great is that? He just gained a loyal customer.

One of those places that turn back time. Not just on your watch. Reminds us that craftsman aren’t passed. You don’t have to buy new when your beloved timepiece breaks. I’ve been coming here for a few years now. Some clients have been coming for over 40 years.
In a effort to outdo the puns, this place truly is timeless. Thanks for being here.

I discovered this shop by coincidence whilst on Montana. I have a high end watch which required a battery change and water resistance test.
I was very much impressed by the quick, efficient and cost effective service. I will be back for future repairs

I grew up a few blocks away but just discovered them today when I needed a new leather band and a battery. The service was very friendly and they completed the two things within 15 minutes while I waited. He even polished my watch face to buff out a scratch. Will definitely recommend and be back!

Had to have my watch battery replaced as well as get new bands on it. Went it and was helped right away! Had a big selection of leather bands of all kinds– ostrich, shark, etc. Picked out the band while battery was getting serviced and all went great! Battery was 18 dollars and band was 42. Really happy with it all!

Great service. Always a line to get in. Family owned. The family cares much more about service and doing a job right then charging crazy prices. So lucky to have this store so close to me.

These guys really know their stuff. Quality work, great service, and excellent pricing. It’s refreshing that places like these still exist. Highly recommended.

I’ve brought 5 watches to John — all pretty different — and I brought them in, one right after the other.
John cleaned them, told me how to wind them, even replaced one of the 100+ year old hands to a pocket watch that had broken off. Great workmanship, great (fair) prices. There’s always a line there… for a reason !

Great and fast service. Anytime I need my watch fixed I can always rely on them. They have good pricing too and are very knowledgable.

Pricing is amazing! They are always very courteous and polite and you get the feeling it’s the old «mom & pop» shop. They spent weeks looking for a part to my specific watch and eventually found it though multiple channels (the watch was european made and parts were not available). The folks said the part cost a bit more than what they initially quoted me, but they stood by their original quote regardless. I will definitely come back for all of my watch needs to this place.

Outstanding!
About a year ago, while cleaning up the basement of my late grand-mother’s (and great-grandmother’s) apartment an antique clock «popped out». A beautiful piece, presumably made between the end of the 1800s and the early 1900s. My father had some memories of seeing it as a child, but it had long been stored away and forgotten. Needless to say, it did not give any indication of still being capable of working ever again.
I brought it to the Montana Clock Shop, John recognized the 1850s mechanism right off the bat, and gave me a likely price range right there and then (we are talking about a couple hundred dollars — I was expecting it to be closer to 500 – 800.) and told me he could make it in some 10 – 15 days (for putting back in working condition an 1850 mechanism that probably last ‘ticked’ in the 60s!).
Sure enough, within 2 weeks the clock was functioning again, he taught me how to take care of it, and he charged me EXACTLY what he promised.
So in short: excellent work, real good price, and on top of it John is just a very nice guy! (as I am writing this paragraph my beautiful clock is now ringing.)

I had about 11 – 12 wrist watches that needed battery replacements. They did the job in 10 mins while I waited there. One of them was vintage winding grandfather wrist watch that needs fixing. John is a very nice person — gave me the estimate in 5 mins.
Very nice people and very good service.

This store is a SCAM… not only does he say he can repair ROLEX AND CARTIER…
After leaving my Cartier watch there (6 mos.) because he was waiting for a
part from ‘SWITZERLAND’.the watch after a brief period was not keeping time,
took it to Cartier and the parts he used were not compatible with my watch.
He uses close to expiration batteries even though he puts a date on them. Most of
the clocks/​watches which appear to be repairs are in fact not — they are his own
personal inventory. I have since heard what a dishonest man he is from numerous
people (although he appears to be honest and fair re pricing)…in the end, it
costs the customer more $$ because he in fact has not resolved the issue long
term. Scam was the word used recently by someone and I completelu concur.
Amazing how this man has stayed in business for so long…‘cute local clock
shop’ — it is, but let’s look at the big picture… sadly, I think the little old customers
from SM do not know better… hopefully, his doors will close in the near future
and people will catch on…
My first negative review I have ever had to write!!!

What a pleasant little clock shop. John, who is the owner I think, was so sweet in his way of speaking and handling my watch. I needed some links taken out to fit my wrist and he did it in approx 3min and charged only $ 5. Before I stumbled upon this place I called two other shops in Santa Monica, one was charging $ 25 and the other charged $ 20 because this type of band is too difficult to do. Well, John beat them both, but come on what «can’t» the Greeks do?!
Pleasant atmosphere, great prices, and superb workmanship. As the famous Arnold says, «I’ll be back».

I’m not really into bracelets; I’m a watch girl! I walked in today to get a battery replaced for one of my favorite watches.
Love this local clock shop and personable service. It reminded me of many neighborhoods’ shops in New York. I’m delighted to find one in SM! It’s a traditional but quaint, no nonsense, and straightforward business model.
They are very efficient, offer great price for its value, and provide excellent service! There was a line, but it took them no longer than 6 minutes to get the job done.
Hands down for referrals!

Really cute local clock shop on Montana. I went in to get 2 Rip Curl tide watch batteries replaced. I was kind of worried bc you are supposed to only let Rip Curl service them, but this guy had me in and out under 10 minutes, with both watches set and synced for local surf. I was super stoked that I wouldn’t have to figure out how to reconfigure them! Hopefully they will still be as waterproof as before! Thanks for the fast friendly service!

I came in there needing my watch sized. It was taken care of immediately at essentially no cost. This is a rare type of business that exists in today’s world. Please support them they are terrific.

John/​Giannis is doing a great job. Definitely knows his stuff and knew exactly why my Tag was running fast right away. A+
Efharisto poli!