Rescue Clocks is a personal horological archive and working collection curated by a practicing horologist based in Holt, Michigan.
This site exists for one reason:
to rescue, preserve, and pass along mechanical clocks that deserve better than neglect, speculation, or careless repair.
Mechanical clocks are not disposable objects. They were built to outlast their makers, and when properly understood and maintained, they still do.
A Working Relationship With Clocks
I have been a student of horology since the early 2000s, with a long-standing focus on mechanical timekeeping, striking systems, and traditional clock construction. My education has come from hands-on work, study, and ongoing involvement in the horological community, including attendance at regional and national conventions.
Clocks in my collection are not acquired casually. Each one is examined, serviced as needed, lived with, and kept running. When a clock appears here, it is because it has proven itself mechanically and historically worthy of preservation.
What You Will (and Won’t) Find Here
Every clock offered for sale comes from my personal collection.
You will find:
- Fully functional mechanical clocks
- Accurate identification and honest descriptions
- Timekeeping and strike/chime systems tested
- Realistic pricing based on condition and merit
You will not find:
- Bulk acquisitions or estate lot flipping
- “Untested,” “as-found,” or parts-only listings
- Inflated pricing based on novelty or trend
If a clock is listed for sale, it is because I am making room for the next rescue, not because it failed to earn its place.
Sold clocks remain visible on this site as part of a permanent archive. They are not removed, hidden, or erased.
Service, Setup, and Local Support
For customers in the mid-Michigan area, local pickup is welcome. I am happy to assist with proper setup and basic operation to ensure a clock is installed correctly and performs as intended.
I also provide local evaluation, adjustment, and minor service for mechanical clocks. If you have a clock that needs attention, identification, or guidance, you’re welcome to reach out.
Why “Rescue Clocks”
Many mechanical clocks fail not because they are worn out, but because they are misunderstood, improperly handled, or abandoned when minor issues arise.
Rescue Clocks exists to interrupt that cycle.
Letting a clock go is never casual. But sometimes it is the right time, and when it is, the goal is to place that clock into hands that will appreciate and care for it properly.
If one of these clocks speaks to you, it is ready for its next chapter.
📩 Contact
If you’re interested in purchasing a clock, selling one, or discussing service or identification,
contact me here.
