Third generation Clockmaker, Steve Fletcher at Clock Workshop, Witney, UKClock and Watch Repairs

Clock and Watch Repairs

[@rebeccagrissett647]

My granddad was a clock and watch repair man and his sister worked on clocks! So wished I would of been more interested in it growing up! Miss hearing all those clocks in one room! Music to my ears!

[@simplesojourner]

For such a soft spoken man, the passion and dedication to your work rings out loud and clear! Brilliant video, thank you.

[@lesleyoxspring9655]

Hi Steve, I'm glad you've got your own channel. I find your skills fascinating. Repair Shop is my Favourite Show and I'm hoping that the show will continue. Many thanks Steve (and I also enjoy Sue).

[@pintokitkat]

You really could amass a huge following on KZbin, Steve. Don't stop at one video. Watching you take such delight from stripping things down and fixing them back up is very entertaining.

[@tomseymour9925]

Thanks for this great video. I have repaired clocks for 40 years as a “hobby”. (Stopped doing it 13 years ago.) I collected clocks and had a mentor who taught me and pushed me to get my license as a “ Certified Horologist” as was needed in Michigan at the time. I thoroughly enjoy watching you and comparing techniques. Most of which, I am delighted, are the same. I taught elementary school for 35 years. Working on a clock when I got home was great therapy: instant reward for a job well done, and the satisfaction of turning something non-working into working. I also enjoyed the looks and feelings of pleasure seeing their treasured clock working as it should. Thank you so much for taking part in The Repair Shop. Watching it is a very rewarding experience.

[@ES-zz5yj]

A true craftsman that goes to work that truly loves his work. I hope your passing your trade along.

[@mikeheard4859]

It’s great to see that someone is still carrying on with the great work that clock & watch smiths do, my Grandfather worked at it from the time he left school until he retired in his eighties, he was in such huge demand he even had his own workshop at home, there was a strong smell of tricolytharine in the workshop as he used it in his own cleaning machine. He was responsible for many years for winding the clock in our Cathedral in Chelmsford Essex, back then health & safety meant he didn’t need anyone help him climb the clock tower, he had many very valuable clocks & watches in his care, Omega being one of the many he loved to work on, in later life he concentrated on clock repair as the parts were easily handled by a man with old age effecting his movement. If he were alive today he would be thrilled to see you working as a watch smith on our TV screens, keep up your wonderful work Steve

[@andrewseddon7989]

Steve, as an avid watcher of the repair shop , I love watching you when you are repairing something it's such a special skill you have in something so delicate a a clock or a watch And my other favourite person is your sister and her leather work ! Please keep it goin

[@christastic100]

Something special about clocks ,those who make and repair them. Hope it’s a skill that will be around for many more generations

[@moonstarer55]

Been watching you in the Repair Shop for as long as it’s been on the go. Great video and I hope you make more of them. Great work.

[@Lemma01]

Bumped into this - glad to see it. As a sentimental customer, absolutely delighted to say the clocks that you have serviced for us are still both loved and ticking! X many more years, Steve- thank you 💛

[@glennlopez6772]

Can't help but admire these guys. Technology which delivers the time with a sophistication of its own, with or without modern technology! Thanks for the video.

[@gt40mk1]

I watch you on The Repair Shop and your talent never fails to amaze me. You are a truly talented craftsman.

[@tymz-r-achangin]

Much respect goes out to these tradesman. A lot of dedicated time, tedious work, and definitely patience

[@nigelparker5886]

Hi Steve, lovely workmanship, based of course on years of experience, gained by staying calm in the face of often challenging issues to be found as you well know in all things mechanical!? Does it not make you wonder, how did they do your work,so well too, hundreds of years ago, with hardly any materials and tools so freely available today?! I’m sure it crosses your mind, as it does mine so often!? I’m a time served toolmaker of 73 summers and fully understand and appreciate your(and your dear sisters) brilliant efforts! Thank you both!

[@coffeeisgood102]

Thank you for sharing. In my early years I used to repair / rebuild clocks. I now only do my own clocks. You are one of those people that actually preserve history. Without people like you all that knowledge would be lost and we would be guessing about the past. Thank you for your work and for sharing.

[@ross8474]

I love the program and find it very interesting watching you and your sister on tv .You are all so talented on the repair shop

[@catzenhouse]

One of my uncles repaired clocks and watches. He also drove the large, long "earthmover" Caterpillar tractors for a living. Quite a contrast in skills!

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Thoroughly enjoy seeing you and Sue on the Repair Shop. If you should ever be coming to Spain, I have a chiming clock that was a wedding present to my grandparents on 31st January 1917. It was a great reassurance to me during WWII because if I woke up it was pitch dark (black out) and I heard the clock chime (every quarter) I knew everything was OK. There is also the clock on the old village school, with carillon, needs fixing.

[@deanmarskell1518]

Hiya Steve great video like many of others I've seen you on the repair shop too and how you helped Dom with the Ranalah that was in Mike wheelers shop, an ex partner of mine and myself used to live on West end in Witney during the 90's and I walked past Mike wheelers shop and every day keep up the amazing work ♥️

[@kjamison5951]

Days after finding Dominic on YT, I find Stephen! I’ve already subscribed!

[@bjf7347]

I So wish I could visit your shop and meet you,love watching you on The Repair Shop. Greetings from south Louisiana USA❤

[@MikeGervasi]

Absolutely love watching you on The Repair Shop. Some of my favorite parts are you working on something.

[@jamesnicholson3313]

Thankyou so much, boy you are such an interesting man to watch and listen to and the way you restore those movements back to what they were and I can relate to what you are saying about the frustrations some customers can create when they have a little fiddle trying to make adjustments and make a confusing mess of it all and are reluctant to confess anything anyway thanks once again for a most enjoyable video.Jim from AUSTRALIA.

[@andyvan5692]

known of you since the repair shop aired in Australia, wish all of you made more episodes, such a great show, restoring the history, and the engineering of time itself. great video.

[@brushbros]

You could also have been a dentist. Brilliant man and brilliant video.

[@LeaFrydman]

My dad was a watchmaker and I loved to watch him working over his desk... I miss him so... more so when one of my watches goes wrong...

[@elizzievb]

Oh, how I wish I could have him come to Oregon to fix my grandfather clock that no one here will bother with. It’s lovely to see someone who has the sentimentality to care about ALL clocks. 🕰❤

[@busman2000]

I love seeing you and your sister Sue in the Repair Shop. I like the beard.

[@davidbowie1965]

Brilliant! have watched you on The Repair Shop these last 18 months - so this was a delight.

[@VintageTexas59]

This is a man who take pride in his work, excellent ! Thanks for sharing. * Cheers *

[@joeltham1979]

I love the way this pops up in my list now and again. Always a joy to watch again. 🥰

[@GC-rf2st]

Fascinating, especially as I’ve just recognised Steve off my favourite TV programme, The Restoration Shop on BBC 2. Such skill and patience. I’ve parked by his shop loads of times and even been in but never made the connection till now. As I know it will be in such capable hands I will now get my late in-laws mantle clock fixed

[@grahamwarren6578]

Great video, love the Repair shop. I have nearly 30 Clocks dating from a circa 1780 Longcase to my Aunt and Uncle's Wedding present in 1951. I've always been fascinated by the work that the Clock repairers do. An 18th century Bracket Clock that you had worked on, I think it was about 1979 went through Canterbury Auctions the other year. Looking forward to seeing some more videos.

[@alanatolstad4824]

Steve: I have to keep watching this episode because I've seen all the Repair Shop episodes...time now to upload more videos for us fans!!!

[@sandrahertel6282]

I love that parts are fabricated vice just replacing broken items as a first mediation to repair. Brilliant, I just had 2 clocks repaired, one a family cuckoo clock and another grandfather clock someone abandon. Lovely sounds.

[@stephenrice4554]

Marvellous , my gran had a jewellers and I used to spend hours watching the clock repairer work . So pleased to see you on your own doing your talented best . Re watching brings the memories .

[@vickiefowler1429]

First saw you on The Repair Shop. I love how much you put into the repairs you do. You are such an artist when it comes to restoring and conserving these little pieces of history!

[@RedDog737]

Great video, thanks for posting. So cool to watch an experienced and skilled tradesman at work.

[@johngray8606]

Steven, you're a real craftsman. A very interesting video, and beautiful clocks in your workshop. Your story too from your grandfather, father, to yourself, is quite a legacy, you must still be using old tools belonging at one time to them. Many thanks for this video. 👍👍👍👍

[@johnbrennan7175]

Hi Steven, After watching you carry out repairs on The Repair Shop, I'm been inspired to study this further. Thank for your great video

[@simonsaysrewind]

Likewise. I only just learnt about repair shop during series 4 and Christmas one was the first episode I saw last year. Such a beautifully made and emotional programme too. 👍 🕒

[@RussinTirnaNog]

I think you and your sister Suzie are the business. You love your work so much. I have just bought a 1937 German Mantle clock. Should arrive by Friday, I hope it will still work.... Keep well you two.

[@robedmunds7163]

Steve I have great respect for your skill and love to watch you repair stuff. Please make some more videos.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

The talent that you and your family have is amazing Steve. Keep on clocking n rocking with your grime unblocking and even Suzie is socking it to me too! A timeless classic, you are a very important cog in the bigger picture. Do you listen to 'Just a minute' on Radio 4 by any chance? It is always worth a second listen. Let's face it, you are such a handyman with your hands fixing other hands. Please post more videos, of the footage you have taken of the more important clock repairs that you have done. I really want to get my teeth into the workings and repairs of old clocks. I have owned a few beautiful antique ones myself. It broke my heart when I sold them. Please post more Steve, this is not a wind-up.

[@Ujeb08]

Now this is a master clockmaker! The way you care for these works of art is akin to the love of a new parent bringing her newborn home from the hospital! - love it! please make more videos. JEB

[@verybigkittens7550]

Didn't know steve makes clocks as well as repairing them.

[@harpalkambo5427]

Steven you're hardwork brings smile back on customer face... Doing a great job mate

[@lestergrenz5002]

After more than 40 years of repairing you make me feel like an amateur. Wonderful video.

[@lalaniathielen8917]

Right on

[@alansilver3482]

Thanks Steve. Known a few clock makers in my 30 years of collecting English precision clocks. I admire your working practise and experience .

[@victoriaemery2493]

You have an amazing talent sir, I have watched you on the repair shop on TV and you never cease to amaze me. I bow to your knowledge and expertise, you are a pleasure to watch. Totally amazing. Bravo. With love from me and my mum. ♥️👏👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@mammabear2183]

It is lovely to see your work. I admire the dedication you obviously have toward your profession. Thank you for sharing what you do with all of us.

[@mmpoggs2033]

Thank Truly a rare breed. It would be lovely to sit alone in the sound of the clocks at dawn🌟

[@littlebrother4811]

One of the best I've ever seen

[@zachallerton1724]

I've enjoyed watching you on The Repair Shop and am pleased with this great video of your own shop! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-cm7kt9xp8k]

My elderly father has a watch which is precious to him. Unfortunately no one is able to repair it after he had a major fall last year.

[@jshicke]

I greatly enjoyed watching your work on 'Repair shop'. Would love to see more video's of some of your experiences with other clocks and watches. You are very skilled.

[@philanderson5138]

like others have said, would love to see you do more videos - you've got great character and skills

[@robrod54]

Please make more videos! I enjoyed this video so much!!!

[@notyah2411]

You amaze me with your work.

[@sj9918]

A cherishing work by a Brilliant Engineering Family. 🌹🌹🌹

[@richardh568]

More, more, more.......Please! Yo

[@stephenbaguley5699]

What a good video, really enjoyed it.

[@radams009]

About 2 years ago ,I started working on watches and love doing it. I have one watch that I would like to work on. But I think it is out my hands. It is Omega 344. It was my son watch. He was out in the water with it on. Well I got wet. One day I hope to fix it. I have been putting Batteries and cleaning them and Watchbands. I thank what you do is great. People are starting to bring me there watches. I let them know that I'M New at it. They see I care about there watches and say too me do it.. So I do my best for them.

[@ActiveAtom]

Hi even this pair of wrist and pocket watchmakers enjoyed this video, we love time and this was time well spent, thank you for sharing this with us, two guys in the high-desert of California, Lance & Patrick.

[@CutToTheDoc]

enjoyed watching this a lot - great to see and hear Steve's passion

[@verybigkittens7550]

Repair shop, best programme on television, especially the clock repairing. I purchase mainly mantle clocks, restore them, and sell them on. Really enjoy working on them

[@flunkywill2000]

Great history, great craftsman, great video, thanks.

[@tilmanluther1887]

Seeing this video gives me inspiration to keep taking care of my clocks. It's been a childhood dream to fix up some clocks. Just a simple cleaning and oil of the bushings to keep it running ship shape as it was made to do so for years.

[@featherstonehobbies]

The repair shed wizard this guy lovely bloke busy learning watch repair love it

[@toddytapperswilhelm6374]

I just started collecting old clock works They are art to me

[@paulcasey5204]

Love watching The Repair Shop, especially the mechanical bits you do.

[@avanendra.2979]

Sir I am third generation cuckoo lover great to see you and your father and grandfather to. Love you dear sir

[@stryka1]

thanks for posting, a great profession ....

[@clairebishop9835]

I love the way you care for each piece - thanks for posting this video.

[@bryangreifinger8356]

Fell in love and became a huge fan of your work when i saw you on The Repair Shop .... i'm from New York and thoroughly enjoyed the program i saw on Netflix ! Thank you so much for the love of your work.........

[@ralphcalvert2398]

Thank you for the posting. It is indeed a great show and the experts are really good

[@karenshort3880]

Thank you. I love your show. Thank You

[@ianharris3933]

Great video and an interesting insight into your working life and knowledge

[@philparr2724]

amazing,i knew a clock maker/ repairer and have a super rare Rotary Pin day date that works very well, he amazes me, but suggest also reading book about Harrison clocks, he and sis are super on repair shop, they are all are....Well done to all

[@markdmaker3173]

I absolutely love this video. Well done. Bravo my friend!

[@jamiesmith4293]

This job would drive me nuts. If I trained myself to enjoy fixing the clocks, and then the customers screwed around with it and I had to fix it again, that would drive me nuts. If I didn't care about whether they worked or not, the tediousness would drive me nuts. So kudos to this guy for what he does.

[@orchardwatchandclockrepair8346]

Brilliant work from a very talented man. Very interesting to listen to

[@chrisst8922]

This chap speaks well to the youtube audience. A pity there wasn't a TV show about it.

[@bondubasher]

He appears regularly on Repair Shop in the UK

[@Gearz-365]

I see you in the Netflix show "The Repair Shop." Love your work, Steve! I love horlology :)

[@user-wz4wg3vb4s]

wow!! You are amazing and proffesional... I LOVE HAND MADE REAL WORK!!!

[@markbaugher1764]

You do amazing work!

[@killshot2333]

Steven you need to do more of these videos great workman's ship

[@digitaIgorilla]

Saw you sharing that Ranelagh with Dom at the weekend, was hoping you too made videos, Steve. Go on, share some of your knowledge.

[@nickkrug8157]

Your Awesome.. thanks for you time..... !!!!!!!!!

[@witneydiggersrc3251]

A real fascination, thanks for sharing.

[@Qspecialman]

A really interesting video Steve, thank you for taking the trouble. As has been mentioned below, you should make more videos, they are truly inspiring. I have been scrolling down the comments below. Have you noticed that most are from people who give their full names rather than some silly handle. You have some serious follows. When the Covid restrictions are lifted I will pop over from France and bring my Shoolbred school clock in for repair.

[@Nell0111]

really enjoyed the video.... it is such a fascinating subject ... i wish i knew more.... many many thanks ....

[@johnrogers2253]

Beautiful Steve. Jon

[@mikespence4722]

Very interesting i live in spain for 21 years but sold antique clocks for years i have a guy in uk repiring a longcase clock movement for me i purchased it 4 yeats ago and he is doing it in his spair time it a longcase regulator year going i am looking forward to reciving it back he sends me videos on his progress so i love wathing your program

[@pauldevey8628]

Very nice. Thank you!

[@TLTthatsME]

Here from America because I can only get Season 3 of The Repair Shop on Netflix. Expecting Jay to pop out any minute. And a shout out to Kirsten. 😊

[@lucymitchell8725]

Cool to see David my daddy on KZbin :) xx

[@dj4123]

A master craftsman!

[@davidlong3824]

Very interesting and knowledgable video .

[@Spielkneipe]

Now I must buy a broken old clock just to pay Steve for the DVD of him fixing it

[@nasirfaiz6139]

Great work.