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A Look
Back in Time…
The history of All About Time Clock Repair
Too much time on his hands —
Frank’s love for clocks first became evident when he started
tinkering with timepieces at about the age of seven (not really
repairing them, mind you — just taking them apart and not putting
them back together!)
Despite
parental admonishment not to destroy the family clocks, Frank’s
interest continued to grow and he began his apprenticeship in clock
repair under a master watchmaker/clockmaker at age sixteen.
Simultaneously, he attended night classes in small appliance repair
at a local college, and received his certification in that trade in
1972. By nineteen, he was operating his own small clock and
appliance repair shop (appropriately named “Clock & Appliance
Clinic”) as a concession within his father’s jewelry store. That was
in 1973. Interestingly, this unique enterprise was located in
exactly the same site as All About Time Clock Repair is presently.
A little “Time” in the California Sun —
In 1976, Frank was
commissioned by a small clock store in Glendale, California to
develop and manage their service department. Toolbox in hand, Frank
and his brand new bride, Gloria, made the move. Within four years,
the small family owned store became one of the largest and fastest
growing clock retailer/service center chains in California. It was
during his position as service manager for that firm that Frank
acquired new skills in tower and street clock repair.
Back to the Valley —
With his commission
in California complete, Frank, Gloria and their new baby girl,
Michelle, moved back home to Phoenix in 1980, and promptly opened
All About Time. Within one year of starting out as a small repair
shop All About Time quickly grew to become one of Phoenix’s leading
retail, brand-name clock dealerships.
Although the majority of Frank’s customers came directly into the
shop with their treasured timepieces, making house calls on
grandfather clocks and larger wall clocks was a huge part of his
business. Frank’s quality of workmanship and commitment to customer
service earned him an excellent reputation with major Phoenix area
furniture stores. Big Tin Shed, Levitz, Reliable, Robbins and
Freed’s Fine Furnishings were a few of the firms who contracted with
All About Time to deliver, set up, and service clocks for their own
customers.
Around 1992, All About Time discontinued sales to focus more on the
ever-growing repair and service aspect of the business. In 1994, the
slight name change to All About Time Clock Repair, clarified the
company focus on clock repair, restoration and service.
Today, with over 35 years of experience, Frank continues to provide
unsurpassed quality clock repair to his customers all over Arizona.
He would love for you to become one of his customers and invites you
to stop by the shop or call him at:
602-864-3807.
And, yes…. Frank eventually put back
together the family clocks he took apart as a kid! Mom & Dad were
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