Entrepreneur magazine has officially named Times Ticking one of America’s Favorite Mom-and-Pop Shops of 2025, shining a national spotlight on the small-town watch repair business that has quietly become a big name among collectors and enthusiasts.
In the feature, Entrepreneur celebrates Times Ticking for its unwavering commitment to precision craftsmanship and exceptional customer service since its founding in 1983. Among thousands of nominations from across the country, Times Ticking stood out for its trusted work with both vintage and modern timepieces, as well as its ability to blend traditional watchmaking expertise with modern online service.
“This recognition is a huge honor,” said Jared Foster, President of Times Ticking. “We’ve spent over 40 years earning the trust of our customers — one watch, one story at a time. To be included in Entrepreneur’s list alongside so many other inspiring small businesses is incredibly rewarding for our entire team.”
Based in Layton, Utah, Times Ticking has built a reputation as a go-to resource for watch enthusiasts across the country. Their team of Swiss-trained technicians handles everything from rare vintage chronographs to high-end designer brands like Gucci, Movado, and Citizen watch repair.
But what really sets Times Ticking apart is the personal touch. They treat every repair with the kind of care one would expect from a business that still values face-to-face connection, even when orders come in from all over the globe. The Entrepreneur article highlights how the company views professional watch repair as both a technical service and a way to honor each timepiece’s history.
This isn’t the company’s first brush with national attention. In recent months, Times Ticking has been featured for its restoration of historically significant watches, including a 1940s Hamilton G.C.T. pocket watch once owned by polar explorer and geophysicist Albert P. Crary. Stories like these underscore the deeper value Times Ticking brings: not just fixing watches, but preserving memories.
For customers, the Entrepreneur recognition confirms what they already know: Times Ticking is more than a repair shop. It’s a family-run operation that has earned its place on the national stage by focusing on the smallest details. To learn more about Times Ticking or inquire about services, visit TimesTicking.com.
About Times Ticking
Times Ticking specializes in watch repair. A trusted repair center for watches and clocks, their personalized customer service is what sets them apart.
