McGuires Clocks

What a nice business owned by a charming couple! Purchased a clock today for Christmas and they couldn’t have been more helpful or more pleasant.
I love finding these small family owned businesses that understand how to treat people and make them into long term customers. Great experience and we will certainly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or to have a repair done!

had a small crafty clock repaired while I waited. Very nice friendly service. They have a variety selection of clocks and time pieces for sale. Convenient location.

I just love this little clock shop. I have been here twice to have the battery on my watch replaced; it is a decent watch and I would not trust just anyone with it. But these people are pros. $ 15 tax inclusive for a watch battery done on the spot. I think it took less than 10 minutes this time. The best part is browsing the new and antique wall, grandfather, and other clocks while you wait. I saw a few $ 2K to $ 6K antique clocks that I felt like I could not live without, but until I get around to designing the home interior of my dreams, I guess I’ll have to leave them there in the shop. Friendly service, eclectic small business, near a bunch of cute little restaurants, and a dedicated parking lot. They even have a battery check in offer, but I like them so much I chose to pay full price.

McGuires cleaned and repaired 2 clocks for me, and I’ve been super happy with their service each time.
1^st Repair: I brought in a mid-​century wall clock to be repaired, expecting to have to drop it off. The owner of the business was super nice and educated me about the clock (mentioning its history and that the hands on the clock were not original), and even stayed a little late after the store closed to repair it while I waited.
He had a great eye for aesthetics and went above and beyond by offering to let me pick out other clock hands that would better match the mid-​century style of the clock. He also suggested that I add a second hand. All of this was included in the original price he quoted me. He was even nice and patient when I changed my mind and decided to select a different set of hands halfway through the process.
2^nd Repair: I dropped off a mid-​century desk clock for major modifications. McGuires took the clock apart, replaced the clock mechanism, replaced the electric cord, and made it so that I could still light up the clock. Now the clock works again, and I couldn’t be happier with the job he did.

I have used this business three times, twice to hang a large grandfather clock, once to move it, great people, very knowledgable. Also know repairs and costs, very honest people.

Keeping Austin «Local, Family Owned and Run» WOW!!!
Talk about red carpet treatment they really delivered and beyond. After telling Josh & crew my excited plans for our company surprise gift at our Presidents farewell party they stepped right up and got involved instead of saying «oh that’s nice» good luck!
Service with a smile and craftsmanship: They picked up my borrowed rickety wooden easel; fixed it and felt lined the mount turning the whole thing into a real show stopper of a display to unveil including counter weights so it would stand straight to allow the clock to chime. WOW Wish I could attach a picture it was amazing and they were beaming with pride when they re-​delivered it for the party.
Upon asking the dreaded «How much» question they simply blushed and said «Nothing, it was our pleasure». Needless to say we requested a new invoice to include their hard work and passion which we were delighted to pay.
Most companies would have gouged us with trip charges and specialty work orders but not McGuire’s which is why it still means something to be «Family owned and run» in the USA!

McGuire’s has repaired probably half a dozen clocks for me and my family over the years. Jason just finished repairing a mid Century piece that belonged to my Aunt and Uncle. He went above and beyond on repair, also treating some damaged wood as well as delivering and providing clear instructions. They are local, they do a great job and have always been more than courteous. It is clear that they are passionate about their craft. Highly recommend.
Also in reference to a few of the reviews below: I get super irritated when I read one star reviews from people who do not know how to use Unilocal properly. A. Price around, they are competitively priced. B. Use a one star for something egregious not for petty whining and name calling people.

I’ve been a patron of McGuires for years. They are the only ones I trust to work on my antique clocks, as well as my Sligh grandfather clock. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and courteous, and take extra care of my collection. Their attention to detail means that my clocks run and perform as they were intended, giving me many years of service. I simply cannot recommend them highly enough.

Who is that rude woman who is supposed to be helping customers. Does she know how to say thank you and act pleased. that your spending your money (and I must say an over inflated) amount in the store.
Hire someone who knows how to spell customer service! Your store cannot overcharge people for repairs and have that women waiting on customers!

I was on the hunt for a place to get the battery in my watch replaced, and found McGuire’s here. They were able to quickly replace my battery while I waited, and get me going again. The service was very friendly, and the price was reasonable.
The bonus was their beautiful clocks. They have grandfathers, cuckoos, mantle clocks and more. The woman on the show floor was very nice, playing the different chimes for my son, who really liked the clocks. We really enjoyed looking around, and may need to go back for a nice clock one day.

Went in for a simple battery replacement.
The lady said she’d go check to see if it could be replaced. Five minutes she comes back and its done and in working order. The guy realizes its a more complex watch and offered to have his stepson set the time precisely for me if I wanted that done.
Basically, it was a cheap, easy, quick and friendly experience. All this on a saturday afternoon too. Would definitely go back.
Also, the inside is very nice and lots of great clocks for sale.
So, cool place on top of that!

My mother and I went in to see about some repairs on her cuckoo clock that is over a hundred years old. The woman that helped us was extremely rude and scoffed at my mother’s questions. She acted like she simply did not want our business. I also asked about some numbers for my missing ones on my 1930’s cuckoo clock and she said that I would need to bring it in and it was ridiculous that I was just asking for numbers. I explained that it was a silly request to bring in 80 year old clock for that. I have never encountered such a rude and snotty person. We will definitely be going elsewhere, you should too!

My watch needed its battery changed, but I was blown away by the service. This is one of those places, like a trusted auto mechanic, where they are committed to doing right by the customer. Would go here again in a heart beat.

The woman (a manager or owner?) in this shop was extremely rude, offensive and snobby. i brought in a crystal clock that my family had given me many years ago for repair. Because the woman in the shop didn’t see a name brand on it, she told me that «if they are not proud enough to put their name on the clock then it must not be worth repairing.»
Well, I took my family’s clock somewhere else to be repaired and I’m so grateful I did! I will go out of my way to bring all of my clocks — expensive or not — somewhere else for repair.

I’ve been in several times as I am an admirer of fancy clocks. The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable.
I especially love this cute blender shaped clock that I saw. I think it will look great in my office, and am hoping my SO gets it for me.
Bonus points for having a cute repair guy!

My son had an accident with his watch, so off we went to the neighbourhood clock store.
Gentleman: How can I help you today?
Son: Er, well, my watch strap broke, well not really the strap because actually all it needs is another one of these metal rods with a spring, and first we went to Breed, but they didn’t have any there, so they told us to come over here because they said you could fix it for me.
Gentleman: Alright, let’s have a look…
(Examines it carefully)
Son: How much it is going to cost, do you think?
Gentleman: Less than a hundred dollars.
(Both of them share a humourous moment)
Gentleman: Okay, well, give me a minute to work on it and I’ll have it right out.
(A few minutes pass, and we wander around the store, admiring all the beautiful clocks)
Gentleman: Okay… now, what do you think? Is that worth a dollar to you?
Son: Yes. Thank you!
(The boy leaves with a huge grin)
What a great local business. I hope McGuire’s Clocks will continue to be around for a long time.

I stopped in for a watch battery replacement. It is a small shop, but the gentleman who helped me was able to do it while I waited. In the meantime, I enjoyed wandering around the store which is full of vintage and antique clocks they have refurbished.
He was polite and helpful. He even reset the time/​date/​day before he brought my watch back to me. That was a nice touch.

What a wonderful business! Whenever I am in the market for a clock I will make a beeline straight to here because the other places in town just aren’t worth it. McGuire’s has a huge selection of both old and new clocks. The older ones lovingly restored to prime working condition by the owner. The prices are very good and the products are beautiful.
The store was clean and dust-​free, well organized and easy to view all the time pieces. Not to mention, the staff is so helpful that they will even do a side by side comparison of the clocks you are interested in. I am so glad I have found this great family owned business! I know that me and my family will continue to customers here for many years to come! Don’t change a thing, McGuire’s!

I needed to get a few links removed from my watch. I was afraid that a clock store might think my problem was silly and waste of their time. This was not the case at McGuire’s Clocks. As soon as I walked in I had two people come check on me. A man quickly fixed my watch. He was extremely polite.

Wonderful service, fast, clean, family-​owned, local, best prices, and nice website.