Charlie is a great man to work with. He does quality work and is a very honest man. I own an…read moreantique shop and he has done plenty of work for me. I highly recommend Charlie.

DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN WITH YOUR WATCHES!!!…read more Please do not come here. He wasted my time and money on something that he DID NOT FIX and said that it was fine and that I did not fix what I had initially asked. He is not only a dishonest person, but a scammer that uses intimidation, gaslighting, and coercion to get what he wants. When I first came in, I first asked him if he was able to fix a vintage wristwatch that I had from the 60's. I initially asked him first if; 1. he was able to fix wristwatches and 2. If he was able to, that he would give me an estimate. He only said that "...I'll take a look at it..." And said that he would call me after he was done. Sure enough, ALMOST A WEEK and multiple unanswered voicemails later... I had to call to see what was going on. He said that it was "done" and that the total will be SIXTY DOLLARS!!! So, I went in person and questioned him why he had "fixed" it without telling me how much it would cost, and then gaslit me saying that I "wanted it fixed" and then I asked him if I can get a discount but then he wouldn't budge and so he held my watch for ransom until I paid the $60. Condescendingly he asked if I wanted him to open the caseback after I was standing there examining my watch to see what he did, I noticed that the dial was STILL LOOSE and I asked him why it was still loose but he gaslit me saying that it was the rotor making all the noise when in reality I know about watches and that I can see with my very eyes that the dial was moving around (rotors don't sound like that). He continued to press me to pay $60 on something that wasn't fixed and on something that he himself said took "an hour and a half" long to "fix". He himself said that he charges half the value of the watch, while online I can buy the same model for the same price he was charging me. While I was contemplating on leaving the watch, He went to go to his desk and pretended that he was "fixing something" (he was just fiddling with something). I kept asking him for at least 50 but he said I was wasting his time (no pun intended) and continued to hold my watch for ransom. He was being all passive aggressive when I was trying to negotiate a more reasonable price and he was trying to take advantage of my "naivety" because I was young. All I wanted was to see if my watch can be fixed and now lost $60 for no reason. I want a refund and I am very displeased. PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE I WISH I HAD GONE SOMEWHERE ELSE

I 'met' Chris on-line via the NAWCC several years ago. When I learned that he operated a clock…read morerepair business, I asked him if he could inspect and hopefully repair the movement of a vintage late 1920's 'spin start' electric clock that had completely petered out. Being that I live in San Francisco, I shipped the clock back East to him to do whatever was necessary. That was 4+ years ago and this wonderful clock that once belonged to my brother has been keeping time flawlessly ever since. Update to 2022... I contacted Chris again in late October with several antique 'clock movement' issues. So far, I have shipped out a Lenzkirch and Gustav Becker movements for repair. And alas, a few more clock movements will need his attention as well... I just received the Lenzkirch clock movement back on November 4 and it is up and running/chiming perfectly! Thanks Chris! I've been collecting clocks for the last 25+ years and I feel fortunate to have found a clocksmith that I can trust to do right with my clocks!

I have a 100+ year old mantle clock which was my grandfather's which has not run in several…read moreyesterday. I brought it to Christopher abs and he knew right away it just needed some cleaning and TLC. He gave an estimate and a timeframe and delivered! The clock is running smoothly!

Do not, and I do ask, do not even let this guy see your watch. I made a super mistake and put my…read moregold antique pocket watch into the washer and dryer. Broke the crystal, lost a hand and did some inside the case damage, he says he is in South Thomaston,but I had to bring the watch all the way to Boothbay for him to see. He said there was damage and that he would be able to fix it, the cost would be about $250.00 and I agreed. He said to give him a couple weeks and give him a call, he wrote the fix order on the back of his business card as a receipt. Almost three weeks later I gave him a call and he stated he had not worked on it and that it was sitting in a oil bath to fight "rust" that was building on the watch, again he said give him a week and call. I did this. A week later I called and once again he stated he has not had the time to work on my watch as he was busy with "spring time clean up" yard work. He stated to give him another week and call. Once again I gave him a week and called, he stated he did not do any work on the watch and that it was sitting at the shop and he has not been to the shop that week. At this point I was done and said, "do I need to take this some place else" and he stated to just give him a week and call and this I did, when I called for the 5th time, he stated he was not able to find the parts that he needed and that maybe if I could find a bigger shop they might be able to find the parts. All of this after he stated to me that he had all the parts needed to fix this watch, including the crystal. He said he wanted to install a plastic crystal as it would be stronger. I told him I wanted my watch back and he stated he would get it out of the "oil bath" and for me to go back to Boothbay and pick it up, "NO CHARGE" and that the oil bath will have helped the next person with the "rust" problem. A week later I picked it up, it was in a plastic sandwich bag with a business card with my name and "NO CHARGE" written on it. I got this to another repair shop and told them the story of John Thomas and they said there was no "oil " used inside the watch I stated it was sitting in a oil bath according to Mr. Thomas , she stated there was no oil as there was still residue on parts from the washer inside the watch and no sign of any oil. Do not waste your time on this clown. He is no professional in any sense of the word and lied about the oil. I would also think if there was oil involved there would have been oil inside the plastic bag he gave my watch back in! I spent more time writing this review than he did working on my watch! Maybe if you need a battery replaced he would be ok, but take it to radio shack and get it done right! I had to give him one star or I could not post this, if it were up to me he would not have that one star!

I only met Peter a year ago & there is nothing you can throw at him to do with clocks that he can't…read morebring back to life unless it's a basket case & he will speak you the truth & let you make a decision on what you want to do. He shots straight from the hip & you can definitely believe what he says to make that decision 100% ! I live in southwest Missouri & WILL send this shop my clocks to be repaired ! I will be dropping off 3 more clocks this week to be repaired & don't have any concerns whatsoever I will pickup 3 working clocks in a reasonable time. Thank You Clock Master Peter !

You won't find a better clock master. I own a Delaware tall-case clock, made about 1820. Peter…read morecleaned and adjusted it seven years ago, and it ran beautifully ever since. A month ago he came again for routine servicing, and discovered that a small part needed to be replaced, so he took the works back to his shop and did the needed repair. The clock runs perfectly: literally hasn't lost a minute for weeks now. Peter is meticulous, knowledgeable, a true craftsman, and his charges are very reasonable. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Peter Rioux.

We have worked with Daniel for many years. He has always been professional and fixed every clock…read moreperfectly, explaining everything he did an why it was needed. We are getting ready to take our ship's clock in to be cleaned after years of running beautifully. We are lucky to have found him.

I needed service on an old wall clock that was ~not so valuable~ but very valuable to me and my…read morefamily. It was time to pass it from one generation to the next and the clock needed cleaned, minor repairs and adjustments to prepare it for transport to the next generation. Daniel Beaton of Matters of Time, took the time to do the work and do it well and never once suggested the clock was not worthy of being well taken care of. He even said "it is a privilege to be part of this family's story and this clock is priceless." After initial inspection he quoted the price and a time frame for the work and he kept his word. How many people do we meet in this day and age that care not only for the quality of their work, but the worth and value of the customer? I highly recommend Daniel and his work at Matters of Time.

Peter is officially my "clock guy". I am new to vintage clocks and he explained everything I needed…read moreto know for how to own and operate one. He really cares about his customers and cares about being an all around good person to others. Very glad I found his business.

Wanted to do something special for my daughter's birthday and decided to get a clock that had great…read moresentimental value to her and had stopped working fixed. After searching for a clock repair store, I found "All About Time". Just what I was looking for! Peter, the owner was friendly and knowledgeable. The best part was he understood I wanted to sneak the clock back into the house while the daughter was out and was able to fix the clock the same day. ( Just a couple of hours really ) I was very impressed with his communication. He called me as soon as the clock was ready and the cost was as quoted and was very reasonable. I would highly recommend "All About Time" to anyone needing a clock repaired based on service and price.

My Rolex quit running so sent it to Errol, he replaced the mainspring that failed and did a…read morecomplete service including setting the time to perfect tolerance. I just got it back and it's keeping perfect time. About 10 years before this, I sent my Rolex to California Watch Repair (another so-called Rolex repair company) to do a service, and a month later my watch had visible water droplets on the inside crystal. I found The Watch Repair Center and after speaking with Errol I sent it to him. He cleaned out all the water damage, replaced everything that was irreparable and then did a full service. It then ticked as a Rolex should, and no water issues from then on. I can't speak highly enough about Errol and his wife Michelle. 20 Stars out of 10! Seriously!

Left a Borel cocktail clock with them when we visited Maine last summer. The clock had been broken…read morefor longer than I can remember. Although parts were not to be found, they figured out how to get it up and running again, and also cleaned it beautifully! So thrilled to get it back on our yearly summer visit!

I was excited to see if this shop had an onyx lamp, as I've been searching out the right one for my…read moreextensive collection of rock and gem specimens. I had a budget of about 1000$ so I just knew I'd find one. I did! It had no price tag on it anywhere. My husband very carefully started to lift the side to see if it was underneath. The owner I'm assuming, a wretched woman with silver hair, proceeded to treat us like toddlers. She rudely chastised him loudly. We don't pick that up! She yelled. He immediately let it go. Then, she could have recovered and made a sale. Look, I get it, it's expensive, but you don't have to act like a banshee. But no. She stuck with being rude. I'm sorry he said, she said, loudly.... THATS WHY WE ASK. That was it. I was done. She tried to recover saying, well it's $650, soooo.... Like we couldn't have afforded it anyway. This is the second time I've had a bad experience here, with that same woman. I gave it the benefit of a doubt, but she's just a rude jerk. The prices here are ridiculous. I could buy the onyx lamp online for about 250-450, but finding the specimen and supporting small business is the reason I don't. I won't be coming back here.

I brought in an earring that needed a new post. Kim, the owner, told me it would be three weeks and…read moreit would cost about $80. (Foolish me didn't get it in writing). They send all jewelry repairs out to who knows where to get the job done. It took over six weeks and at least 4 unanswered phone calls. I finally got my earring back, however it cost $120 to replace a simple post. So, beware, get an estimate in writing. Kim was full of excuses why it took so long when I finally got a hold of her. I will NEVER go back. The jewlery in the store is pretty, but the customer service sucks!

We have used Doak's Machine Shop many times over the years. They do a fantastic job on every single…read morerequest we have made, from making a critical part for an antique hanging ceiling light to making an odd part for our odd boat! Customer service is outstanding and the turn around time can't be beat. Many thanks to you all~

In the last two months I have had occasion to use Doaks for some interesting welding and cutting…read morechoresbwell beyond my skills. Each time I have been very impressed by Pat and Rusty's knowledge and skill. I gladly recommend them most highly and will continue to use them in the future.