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House of Clocks

Saint Paul shop doing watch battery and band replacements, open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–3pm, before it closes for good in December 2027.

House of Clocks, on White Bear Ave in Saint Paul's Prosperity Heights area, has spent fifty years fixing clocks and watches but is now winding down. The owner has announced the shop will close by the end of 2027, and as of January 2027 it stopped taking in new mechanical clock repairs — mantel, wall, grandfather and cuckoo clocks included. Any mechanical clock jobs already in the queue are to be finished by June 2027.

For watches, the relevant service here is straightforward: battery replacement and watch band work. The shop says it will keep doing watch battery swaps and band replacements, along with repairs on battery-operated clocks, right up until it shuts its doors in December 2027. There's no mention of mechanical watch servicing, movement repair, or brand authorizations on the site, so this is really a stop for a quick battery or band fix rather than anything more involved.

Regular hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 3pm, with Monday and Sunday closed. The shop has flagged that hours can shift around specific dates — closures or shortened days have popped up on short notice — so it's worth calling (651) 771-7479 ahead of a visit, especially given the business is in its final stretch before closing. The retail side of the store, including clocks, lamps and home décor, is currently marked down as inventory clears out, which is a sign of the wind-down underway alongside the repair counter.

Services

  • Battery replacement

Brands and credentials

Turnaround
All mechanical clock repairs will be completed by June 2027.

From the shop's own website, not checked with the brands. Confirm an authorization with the brand before sending in a watch under warranty.

Questions

Does House of Clocks still replace watch batteries?
Yes, the shop says it will keep doing watch battery and band replacements until it closes in December 2027.
Can I bring in a mechanical clock for repair?
No, as of January 2027 the shop stopped accepting new mechanical clock repairs; any already in progress are to be completed by June 2027.
What are the shop's hours?
It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 3pm, and closed Sunday and Monday, though hours have occasionally shifted for specific dates — call ahead to confirm.
Does the shop service mechanical watches or offer brand-specific repairs?
The available information only covers watch battery and band replacement; mechanical watch servicing or brand authorizations aren't mentioned, so confirm directly with the shop.
How long will House of Clocks remain open?
The shop has announced it plans to close at the end of 2027 after fifty years in business.

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