We only do one thing
You've found the home of American Timekeeper, the very best place for vintage pocket watch restoration. These timepieces were an important part of the daily lives of our ancestors and we can restore yours back to factory specs while preserving the mileage from a century of service.
We focus exclusively on pocket watches from the railroad era, and that's all we do. We don't replace batteries or straps, we don't work on clocks or wristwatches, and we don't accept modern quartz or digital pieces.
But we do it really well
What we will do is restore your heirloom back to original tolerances with every component matching and correct by using a wide range of specialized services for antique watches that you won't find elsewhere.
It takes well over a hundred close-tolerance parts working in unison for these mechanical antiques to function properly and run accurately, but when we're done with your great-grandfather's watch it can be passed on to future generations for them to enjoy and marvel at its intricacies.
Isn't it time?
Imagine owning a mechanical work of art from an earlier century to tell the time, filled with tiny gears and moving parts, ticking in your pocket like a heartbeat. Many of the watches that we offer date to the 1800s and will be running long after your smartphone gets buried in a landfill.
Every vintage pocket watch featured in our Store has been completely restored back to original specs, meaning that all of its components are factory correct. Most of them are original combinations, still intact from the day that their very first owners purchased them.
The accessories
People dropped their watches all the time (and still do), so tether your valuable heirlooms and daily carry pieces with one of our braided leather straps or paracord lanyards to avoid high repair bills.
We also offer many different kinds of storage chests, custom pieces and display stands for your pocket watches when you're not carrying them and want to show them off or store them safely.
Real people, real reviews
Jerry N, North Carolina
Jerry N, North Carolina
Jerry N, North Carolina
"Just wanted to compliment Eric on the work and customer service ... the quality of service and communication was outstanding ... the watch looks super and runs perfectly ... the level of service that was provided is missing from most online services today ... such a pleasure doing business with you."
Drew F, Virginia
Jerry N, North Carolina
Jerry N, North Carolina
"Eric expertly repaired my antique pocket watch when I couldn't find anyone else to do it at a very reasonable price. He corresponded with me regularly, provided information about the repair, and treated it as it was to me - a precious family heirloom. I can't recommend Eric enough."
Restoration Highlights
One of Illinois's rarest watches was the 23-jewel Washington Lafayette. Only 190 were ever made.