In 1955, Harry Stekelbos opened a small watch and clock repair shop in the front porch of his home on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg. As the business grew, a store was built in front of the house in 1969. This building is now the present location of Stekelbos Watch and Clock. Hearing about Harry's planned retirement, Dick Bulsink, who had become a certified watchmaker in his home country of the Netherlands, decided to immigrate to Canada in 1982 and take over the small business.
While at that time every town and city had several capable watch and clock repair technicians available, the art of the watch and clock repair trade has unfortunately become rare over the last years. When the battery operated watches became common in the 1980's it was thought that the trade of watch repairs was no longer needed and few people received the specialized training for it. It is however still possible to receive quality training for this trade in Canada. I recommend anyone interested in this fascinating trade to come and talk to us and let us show you what this trade can mean for you.
Stekelbos Watch and Clock has been a longstanding business in Wallaceburg and supports the community in many different ways. They are an annual sponsor of the Wallaceburg Soccer Association, and supporters of the Wallaceburg Concert Band. They also regularly support community improvement efforts and special events.
While at that time every town and city had several capable watch and clock repair technicians available, the art of the watch and clock repair trade has unfortunately become rare over the last years. When the battery operated watches became common in the 1980's it was thought that the trade of watch repairs was no longer needed and few people received the specialized training for it. It is however still possible to receive quality training for this trade in Canada. I recommend anyone interested in this fascinating trade to come and talk to us and let us show you what this trade can mean for you.
Stekelbos Watch and Clock has been a longstanding business in Wallaceburg and supports the community in many different ways. They are an annual sponsor of the Wallaceburg Soccer Association, and supporters of the Wallaceburg Concert Band. They also regularly support community improvement efforts and special events.