What is Horology?

\"\"Horology is the science of time, timekeeping and timekeepers. A horologist is someone who specializes in the study of timekeeping devices such as clocks, chronometers and watches.

Horologists can work in research, developing the next generation of time pieces, or they can also be historians of horology. Most horologists actively work in the professional field, making, restoring and repairing timepieces of all shapes and sizes.

Becoming a watch or clockmaker is a time-consuming process. People typically train as apprentices in shops run by experienced horologists for many years. The specialized trade requires a very steady hand, a good eye, an attention to detail, and a tolerance for very finicky, precise work, which can also be extremely demanding.

HRS Clocks is committed to continuing this craft by passing on this important knowledge to the next generation of clockmakers. For more than thirty years, HRS Clocks has trained numerous horologists who began their trade as apprentices.

For further information about the trade, please contact us:

hrsclocks@gmail.com

Our Services

Our Services Include Complete Service & Restoration of:

All Clocks (Grandfather, Mantle, Atmos, Cuckoo & Tower Clocks)

Fine Watches

Barometers

Music Boxes

Specializing in haute horlogerie ( fine watchmaking ) for 32 years.

\"\"Our Services Include Complete Service & Restoration of:

All Clocks (Grandfather, Mantle, Atmos, Cuckoo & Tower Clocks)

Fine Watches

Barometers

Music Boxes

Specializing in haute horlogerie ( fine watchmaking ) for 32 years.

We Make House Calls  – Servicing Central and Southern California

* Industry Trade Discounts Are Available *

Timepieces may be shipped directly to our shop – Our clientele is worldwide.

Method of Payment:

We accept all major credit cards, cash, checks and money orders.

Visit Us

\"\"HRS Clocks invites you to visit our clock and watch shop in world-famous, Solvang, Calif, near Santa Barbara in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Known as the Danish capital of America, Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley is famous for fine wine, antiques, great restaurants & unique shops.

If you are visiting the area, be sure to stop by!

 


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About HRS Clocks

HRS Clocks is the oldest service and restoration clock shop in Santa Barbara County. Located in world-famous Solvang, Calif., HRS (Horolgoical Restoration Services) was started by Ron and Julie Palladino in 1973. Originally founded in West Los Angeles, the Palladinos moved to Solvang in 1975 and began HRS, which eventually evolved into numerous successful companies, including the renowned Solvang Antique Center.

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HRS Clocks is the oldest service and restoration clock shop in Santa Barbara County. Located in world-famous Solvang, California. HRS (Horolgoical Restoration Services) was started by Ron and Julie Palladino in 1973. Originally founded in West Los Angeles, the Palladinos moved to Solvang in 1975 and began HRS, which eventually evolved into numerous successful companies, including the renowned Solvang Antique Center.

In 2010, Mr. Nikolaos K. Pliagas purchased HRS (Horological Restoration Services) from Mr. Palladino with the goal of continuing a tradition of fine horological service in Santa Barbara County and worldwide as the official horologist of the Solvang Antique Center.

Mr. Pliagas has 32 years of horological repair and restoration experience. He entered the trade in 1979, as an apprentice of Montana Clock Shop in Santa Monica. Due to industry demand, Mr. Pliagas began to take on his own personal clients soon and developed Nik of Time Clock & Watch Repair.

Fascinated with complicated mechanics since childhood, Mr. Pliagas\’s expertise lies in repairing and restoring antique clocks and high-end watches, especially problematic and complex timepieces that often perplex other master clockmakers and watchmakers.  In addition to servicing some of the finest clock and watches of today, Mr. Pliagas also specializes in the restoration of antique music boxes.

Committed to the craft of horology for three decades, Mr. Pliagas has passed on this specialized knowledge and tradition to numerous other clockmakers, many who are now also enjoy running their own successful businesses.

Mr. Pliagas has restored and repaired fine timepieces for clock and watch collectors, antique stores, business executives, celebrities and politicians, including California\’s two most recent governors. He has been a member of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors since 1991.

When the time comes to service your cherished clocks and watches, you can trust HRS Clocks with your valuable heirlooms.