A family-run watch and clock repair shop at the Ilam Shops, on the corner of Waimairi and Maidstone Roads in Ilam, Christchurch, at 207 Waimairi Road. The business opened in December 2001 and now has a team of 14, including qualified watchmakers and technicians. The website says it is one of the largest watch and clock repair centres in New Zealand, and that it repairs timepieces from across the country. Services include battery replacement, glass replacement, ultrasonic cleaning and jewellery repairs, and parts are sourced locally or from overseas. Repairs are also done on pocket watches, wall, mantel and alarm clocks, and town tower clocks. The shop sells women's and men's watches, dress, sports and children's watches, and brands including Casio, Seiko, Ice Watch, Olympic, Timex, Boccia, Karlsson and Astina. It also has barometers and novelty clocks. Opening hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The website says the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the team includes watchmakers with Omega certification. The shop is a good place to bring a family watch or an old clock, because it has a wide range of specialist skills.