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Clocks, Watches: Ethan Allen GRANDFATHER CLOCK MODEL 3027, pendulum type, pendulum bob
pendulum type, pendulum bob, clock movements: Peter, there is very little information available on modern production clocks as far as cross-referencing the movement types. As I have stated in my Allexperts personal profile, I will need all the information your can find on the rear plate of the movement....
Clocks, Watches: Ethan Allen Grandfather clock, pendulum swing, aluminum wires
pendulum swing, aluminum wires, ethan allens: looks like you have all the parts. If you want a new wood stick - then: http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=12227%2C12228&submit1=Search you will need to put the threaded rating rod and nut in the bottom and remove and glue the top brass...
Clocks, Watches: Ethan Allen pendulum needed, brass disc, grandfather clock
brass disc, grandfather clock, brass rods: I would like to locate the piece. Gee, Vincent, I have no idea where it is!...........Sorry for the attempt at humor. It s Friday nite and it s been a long week. I can probably help you. There is very little information on a lot of modern production...
Clocks, Watches: electric imperial model westminster chime clock by J.C. Hug, westminster chime clock, informational web sites
westminster chime clock, informational web sites, clock history: D, I have never heard of the J. C. (or C. J.) Hug Co., as you stated both. I checked my Internet resources and have not come up with anything. It could be that the clock was manufactured by one company and redistributed by another small company under their...
Clocks, Watches: emperor clock, emperor clock, pendulum bob
emperor clock, pendulum bob, clock chain: Jesse/Jessie, The clock movement is a Hermle 451-050 which is a chain driven Westminster chime. I do not know what the 35620 means. There should be one weight (6.6#) that is heavier than the other to equal weights (4.4# or 4.7# each). The heavier should...
Clocks, Watches: Franz Hermle Ship's Clock, franz hermle, clock case
franz hermle, clock case, radial direction: Hi Jack, I m assuming that you want a picture of the back of the movement, not the clock case, and I have added one as an attachment to this answer. The quality is not excellent, but I hope it suffices. There is no trick to starting the clock. You should...
Clocks, Watches: C J Hug Co Imperial Chime Mantle Clock, electric horology, clock collectors
Clocks, Watches: C J Hug Co Imperial Chime Mantle Clock, electric horology, clock collectors, clock company
Clocks, Watches: electric imperial model westminster chime clock by J.C. Hug, gosport england, five generations
Clocks, Watches: electric imperial model westminster chime clock by J.C. Hug, gosport england, five generations, first world war
Clocks, Watches: Pearl Granfather clock weights, black forest germany, grandfather clock
Clocks, Watches: Pearl Granfather clock weights, black forest germany, grandfather clock, glass body
Clocks, Watches: viking steinway 1787, black forest clock, constitution of the united states
Clocks, Watches: viking steinway 1787, black forest clock, constitution of the united states, signing of the declaration of independence
Clocks, Watches: General clock, clock movement, grandfather clock
clock movement, grandfather clock, seventies: a few minor corrections; Franz Hermle made in 1985 part #1151-050H and being a chain driven clock movement, it requires no key,only maybe for the door? here is an online manual that might help: http://www.howardmiller.com/uploaded/SupportMaterials/Manuals/FloorClockManual.pdf...
Clocks, Watches: Glass Panel Retrainer, grandfather clock, prattville alabama
grandfather clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Verena, I either have the retainer or can provide a supplier. I will need to verify the type. Can you send me a clear digital of a good few inches of it, and how much do you need? I recently sold 1,600 ft to a manufacturer, but do have some left. My email...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock-Black Forest Clock 1161-850A, black forest clock, clock repair
black forest clock, clock repair, grandfather clock: a cable driven clock- the cables can be crossed up on the barrels the weights can be in the wrong place- heaviest on the right, next heaviest in the middle. Switch on the dial may be in the off position. No diagrams or instructions, really, books on clock...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock Hermel, black forest clock, correct weights
black forest clock, correct weights, hand shaft: Your Hermle is a weight/chain movement which requires the left (as you face the clock) and center weights being 4.4# or 4.7# and the right weight (for the chimes) being 6.6#. One exception is that if you have a lyre (decorated metal grid) pendulum the center...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock keeps stopping, grandfather clock, prattville alabama
grandfather clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Frank, if it was serviced properly a year ago and was functioning okay, it might be something else. It should be stable (not rocking) and basically with an even beat, like, tick....tock....tick....tock. Can you hear the tick tock? John Newman THE VILLAGE...
Clocks, Watches: Grandmother clock pendulum, clock pendulum, grandmother clock
clock pendulum, grandmother clock, clock movement: Sue, email me (address below) all the information on the back of the clock movement or a clear digital photo of it. I will label it with instructions. Also, you might want to send a photo of your husband and we ll put it on a restraining order to stay 10...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock, ridgeway grandfather clock, professional clock
ridgeway grandfather clock, professional clock, pendelum: Hi Rose, If the heaviest weight is on the right (as you look at the clock), the weights are in the correct positions. Incorrect weight positions will not prevent the clock from running, but may prevent it from chiming. There are many possible causes...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock, clock hours, grandfather clock
clock hours, grandfather clock, o clock: Ray, if the other hours are striking correctly and the failure is in the 10-12 o clock hours only, there is a problem with what we call a rack that has teeth on it. Prior to the strike function it falls to a level related to the particular hour. For some...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock, crutch broken off, open rectangle, bell strike
open rectangle, bell strike, grandfather clock: Hi again Jane, You are absolutely correct; I may have made things unclear in the complexities of my answer. The crutch includes the bottom part (Rectangle) through which the pendulum rod passes, and the entire wire, which goes vertically from the rectangle...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock oiling diagram, e mail address, clock shop
e mail address, clock shop, grandfather clocks: Dana, send me your email address and I ll reply with a representative general oiling point digital. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage Prattville, Alabama klokdok@juno.com (Due to the number of Allexperts questions and the workload...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock repair, grandfather clock repair, bay minette al
grandfather clock repair, bay minette al, emperor clock: Linda, as my clockmaker friend in Mobile does not advertise, I have contacted him for permission to post his contact information on a public forum. I will get back with you as soon as I get a reply. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage...
Clocks, Watches: grandmother clock gains time, grandmother clock, pendulum bob
grandmother clock, pendulum bob, turn the screw: Looking up from the bottom. Actually you need not concern yourself with the clockwise counterclockwise bit. Simply turn the screw one way, if more threads appear below the nut, you are raising the bob, speeding the clock up. Conversly if fewer threads show...
Clocks, Watches: grandmother clock not working correctly, pendulum assembly, grandmother clock
pendulum assembly, grandmother clock, tick tock: Should it come straight down and be equal distance from the back plate of the clock? NO, not an issue but the joint between this piece and the swinging pendulum leader should be 90 degrees. Any oil on the screw adjuster will do. The part you broke...
Clocks, Watches: Hamilton Wall Clock, brass weights, hamilton wall
brass weights, hamilton wall, wall clock: Jim, I was puzzled at first on the three winding arbors but only two weights. I then remembered the only type of movement that would have that configuration, and it was confirmed with the photos you included. The idea of that design is that a weighted clock...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 2215 Chime Clock Movement, bim bam, mantel clock
bim bam, mantel clock, line catalogs: Nancey, you can order them Googling clock suppliers . Two suppliers that I use with on-line catalogs are Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) and Klockit (www.klockit.com). These are dual-chime movements and the primary tune is Westminster. The suppliers have...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 451-050 general repair - beat, weights, digital bathroom scale, grandfather clock
digital bathroom scale, grandfather clock, hermle: Eric, remove the back panel of the hood and send me a clear digital photo of the back of the movement with everything installed to my email address below. The photo should include the top of the movement down a little below the pendulum top hook. I will...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle Quartz 2114, hand shaft, moon feature
hand shaft, moon feature, mantle clock: Hi again Steve, This is a somewhat confusing feature. Actually, you determine a.m. versus p.m. when you set the No Moon feature. If you set this feature correctly, the clock will be silent at the 6:00 where you set it, and chime at the Next 6:00. If the...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle skeleton clock, hand shaft, clock supply
hand shaft, clock supply, mantel clock: Hi Marcus, The numbers that you reference above are not Hermle movement numbers, so I am not sure what movement you have, and will have to assume that you are referring to the mechanical (wind-up) skeleton movement manufactured by Hermle (Movement number...
Clocks, Watches: Hook for the weight of an Ethan Allen Grandfather clock, screw threads, clock shop
screw threads, clock shop, grandfather clock: Suchetha, I either have the hook or can give you some sources for it. As there were different shapes and screw threads by different weight manufacturers, I would need a sample. Email me at the address below and I ll be glad to reply with some details. ...
Clocks, Watches: Hour chime not working, hammers strike, grandmother clock
hammers strike, grandmother clock, hammer assembly: From what you tell me I would guess the locking screw on the strike hammer assembly has loosened. To correct you need to gain access to the strike assembly, you do this by removing the inspection door on the left side of your clock. Looking through this...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller #4875, grandfather clock, howard miller
grandfather clock, howard miller, chime: you can not set it that way. it is malfunctioning. the rack is not dropping to give the proper hour count. this is an internal adjustment behind the dial to the front of the movement - requires some cleaning and servicing. in the attached photo the rack...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Floor Clock Model 610-332, floor clock, clock shop
floor clock, clock shop, brass plate: you can ask HM at: http://www.howardmiller.com the key is a standard 4mm crank key for the winding and available at any clock shop or : http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=29311&submit1=Search the back brass plate of the mechanism...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather
howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather, ebay: Cathy, As explained in my Allexperts personal profile, I do not give appraisals, as I am not a certified appraiser. Modern production clocks such as yours vary due to original retail selling price, case and movement condition and the demand in the area in...
Clocks, Watches: help identify maker + how to run, wag on the wall, pendulum clock
wag on the wall, pendulum clock, original chain: Jenn, I am not familiar with the maker s mark you describe. Being a miniature type with the small faux weights and chains, it looks similar to the LUX or Keebler clocks. Is the pendulum a working pendulum or is if faux also? I will check with my Internet...
Clocks, Watches: hermle 451-050 pendulum attaches how?, razor blade, grandfather clock
razor blade, grandfather clock, prattville alabama: Don, send me a clear photo of the back of the movement with everything you have on it attached. My email address is below. There should be a suspension spring (looks like a small razor blade) and a steel or brass link about 5 long. The pendulum would attach...
Clocks, Watches: homemade grandfather clock pendulum fell off, grandfather clock parts, clock pendulum
grandfather clock parts, clock pendulum, urgos: Janice, send me a clear photo of the parts you have and the back of the movement and I will see what is missing or out of place. Your movement is an Urgos and the some Urgos suspension springs which connect the hanger to the suspension post have black plastic...
Clocks, Watches: howard miller clock stopped, pendulum assembly, howard miller clock
pendulum assembly, howard miller clock, brass piece: you just threw the beat off - that s all -- run through this: -The pendulum assembly begins at the top with a 1 two legged suspension spring pinned to a brass post sticking out of the back of the rear movement plate. Next a silver(probably) suspension...
Clocks, Watches: Identify mantle brass clock, westminster chime, cuckoo clock
westminster chime, cuckoo clock, brass clock: Daniel, if you did not receive my answer, I apologize. I had answered it, and evidently it kicked out, because I received it again with not record of it being aswered the first time. There have been many clocks manufactured with the Linden name. I don...
Clocks, Watches: ILLINOIS CENTRAL POCKET WATCH, face illinois, ebay
face illinois, ebay, illinois central: Lise, If you could show me a picture, I might have a better idea if it is a railroad grade or not. Also, look at the movement to determine how many jewels are in the movement. It should have 21 or more. By the serial #, it was made in 1923. The...
Clocks, Watches: Illinois watch case co. w/ fortis movement, case co, watch case
case co, watch case, mainspring: John, What happens when you wind it? Does it ever stop winding? If not, you need a new mainspring. That is a relatively easy fix. It is good news that the watch will run by twisting the watch. That lets you know that there is nothing seriously...
Clocks, Watches: Ingraham pocket watch, gentle move, speedy reply
gentle move, speedy reply, demagnetizer: Ms. Cindy, Unless you used a VERY powerful magnet, then you did not do anything to harm it. A small magnet you hold in your hand doesn t have the power to hurt anything in the watch. The proof that you didn t do any damage is that it is running at all....
Clocks, Watches: more info on my previous question about antique clock, hot springs arkansas, antique clock
hot springs arkansas, antique clock, grandfather clock: To add a bit more to my response to your previous communication. Tempus Fugit refers to the style of the dial and has not one thing to do with the mechanics or case. The movement was made by Hermle. As to the hanging positions of the weights, as you face...
Clocks, Watches: installation of suspension spring, cart images, pendulum
cart images, pendulum, screw: check out figure #2 in the PDF here : http://www.howardmiller.com/uploaded/SupportMaterials/Manuals/WallMantManual.pdf yours will be similar- the leader - looks like this: http://www.clock-keys.com/CART/images/15891.JPG hangs from the pin in the...
Clocks, Watches: Jung Regal German Mantle Clock - Circa Art Deco?, mantle clock, professional clock
mantle clock, professional clock, art deco style: Hi Christine, Overwinding is probably the most common myth about clocks. There really is no such thing. If a clock is fully wound, but does not run, it will stay wound, and you will not be able to wind it any farther, so it appears to be overwound ....
Clocks, Watches: Kienenger movement problem, slip clutch, pendulum
slip clutch, pendulum, 22 years: set the beat after pulling up the weights by getting the pendulum swinging as wide as possible just before hitting the sides- then let it settle back to normal on its own. The escape anchor has a slip clutch built into it that will find its own center- unless...
Clocks, Watches: Kieninger J0218 clock movement, clock movement, clock case
clock movement, clock case, clock kit: I really do not understand what your problem is. Could you be a bit more explicit? If your case is so defective that it needs replacing I would suggest you lokk at products availble from various clock kit companies, such as Emperor, Kockkiy etc. If there...
Clocks, Watches: Kieninger J0218 clock movement, clock supply, clock manufacturers
clock supply, clock manufacturers, clock kits: Hi Cho, You will probably not be able to find a case specifically designed for this clock, unless you come across one on Ebay or another auction site. Cases are made by clock manufacturers, but are not generally sold by clock supply houses. There are, however,...
Clocks, Watches: Kieninger J0218 clock movement, clock movement, clock case
clock movement, clock case, new clock: cho kwan Chung, I am not familiar with the Kieninger number you show. Is that the only information found on the back of the clock movement plate? I will check into it when I return to my shop Monday. I m not sure what you mean about the movement not aligning...
Clocks, Watches: kassel clock, exact link, allexperts
exact link, allexperts, pendulum: Apparently the response you refer to originated from another expert, I, personally did not ever give the response you refer to. I suggest you go back to the response that prompted your question and address it to THAT respondent. I do not feel it would be...
Clocks, Watches: LFS clock, e mail address, furtwangler
e mail address, furtwangler, possability: Your clock was made by L. FURTWANGLER & SOHNE in Furtwangen Germany. It would suspect the clock was made between 1836 and 1868 at which time the firm became UHRENFABRIK vormeals (former) L. FURTWANGLER & SOHNE. There is also the possability that it was made...
Clocks, Watches: Linden anno 1750, anno 1750, seth thomas
anno 1750, seth thomas, ebay: Hi Cheryl, I m afraid this is going to be a hard item to find. This is an older clock, and the Linden brand name has gone through several ownerships. The most recent information I have is that it is owned by Seth Thomas, which is in turn owned by Colibri...
Clocks, Watches: Linden Tempus Fugit wall clock-keywound, professional clock, tempus fugit
professional clock, tempus fugit, mainspring: Hi Donna, These are symptoms of a broken mainspring or a mainspring that has come loose from its mounting points at the inner or outer end. These are always major problems, and usually require the services of a professional clock repairer. The Linden...
Clocks, Watches: ladies pocket watch old, wrist watches, pocket watches
wrist watches, pocket watches, pocketwatch: Ms. Nancy, Yes, this is what happened when watches were in the process of changing over from pocket watches to wrist watches. Initially, companies took the pocketwatch and made it into a wrist watch. It is not a problem to get it fixed unless there...
Clocks, Watches: lost key, franz hermle, mother in law
franz hermle, mother in law, jeweler: Go to a local jeweler and ask him to get you a size #7 clock winding key. That should fulfill your needs. You might luck out by visiting local salvage outlet, examine the keys they have on hand, and maybe, just maybe you ll find a size #7 in that group....
Clocks, Watches: Material for learning watch repairing, quartz watches, henry b fried
quartz watches, henry b fried, mechanical watches: Jason, This is just my opinion and I would suggest starting with mechanical watches. Quartz watches will require electronic equipment to determine if there is an electrical short in the movement. Then, you will need to buy old electronics if it can...
Clocks, Watches: mauthe tall clock, tall clock, chimes
tall clock, chimes: the heaviest weight is needed on the right side to run the chimes --be sure it is hung on that side. Try pulling doen a bit on the right weight as you move the minute hand thru several clockwise chiming cyscles to see if it will start.clock will probably need...
Clocks, Watches: moving grandfather clock, grandfather clock, rockport ma
grandfather clock, rockport ma, john newman: Dede, a difficult answer. I checked back with my Internet Clocksmiths Group archive and couldn t find any references to moving companies that specialize in large clocks. I just contacted one of the companies that I work with on packing up clocks before a...
Clocks, Watches: Need Parts, pendulum length, rating nut
pendulum length, rating nut, ebay: probably another two digit number or lone letter code that would be the year of manufacture. 1151-050H is the Hermle # for the mechanism --(not 1151-350) the 05 is the 3 chime 12 hammer version as opposed to the Westminster only. the last 0 is the...
Clocks, Watches: New Haven Movement, pendulum bob, clock movement
pendulum bob, clock movement, technical sources: I have long ago donated most of my former technical library to various horological schools and orginizations, ergo, when I respond to questions such as these it is from memory and not technical sources. If memory serves me correctly the 9 3/4 refers to the...
Clocks, Watches: Oiling/cleaning of chain fuzee mantle clocks, mantle clocks, mantle clock
mantle clocks, mantle clock, pivot holes: Information on the care and tending of fussee s is sadly missing. I therefore cannot provide you with a reference source. The only thing I can tell you is to take care. I must say your description leads me to believe you should examine your pivots and pivot...
Clocks, Watches: Oiling grandfather clock, clock oil, gear shaft
clock oil, gear shaft, drip down: Hi Greg, First, when a one year old clock stops, need for lubrication should not be the cause. Views on how often oiling is needed vary widely among clockmakers, but your clock shouldn t need its first lubrication until it is at least 3 years old. It is...
Clocks, Watches: Old German cuckoo clock repair, cuckoo clock repair, cuckoo sound
cuckoo clock repair, cuckoo sound, german cuckoo clock: Hi Harold, There is a number of wires inside cuckoo clocks, but I think you are probably referring to the wires that connect the bellows to the movement. The placement of these wires varies among different movements, especially in the case of antique...
Clocks, Watches: An old mantle clock, franz hermle, bim bam
franz hermle, bim bam, blackforest germany: I don t understand what you want of me. I presume there was a previous request to which I responded requesting backplate information. If this be the case I cannot find the originating inquiry on the allexperts files that are available to me. From what you...
Clocks, Watches: Pearl Granfather clock weights, pendulum length, granfather clock
pendulum length, granfather clock, driven unit: Rod, thank you for providing the model of the movement with your question. This movement should be a Hermle triple-chime cable driven unit with a theoretical (not actual) pendulum length of 94 centimeters. Usually the dial pendulum and weights are matched...
Clocks, Watches: Plastic Face, clock materials, old clock
clock materials, old clock, ebay: Hi Brian, I believe you are referring to the front glass of the clock, probably rounded or convex in shape. I don t know of any clock materials house which carries front glasses of such a large size, or plastic front glasses of any size. You could try...
Clocks, Watches: Preparing Grandfather Clock for shipping, styrofoam blocks, cable drums
styrofoam blocks, cable drums, screw eye: Heidi, remove the weights and pendulum and pack them separately. If not already done, mark the weights on the bottom, L, R, and C for left, right and center so you can rehang them proberly. These positions are noted as you face the clock. You did not give...
Clocks, Watches: parts availability, hampden pocket watch, repair person
hampden pocket watch, repair person, watch repair: Parts for most watches are available, what is not available most any competent watch mechanic can make. It really boils down to cost effectiveness and what value you place upon the instrument. My suggestion look for a good watch repair person and talk it...
Clocks, Watches: pendulum bent, hand shaft, hammer heads
hand shaft, hammer heads, grandfather clock: Yes - if the rods touch while being struck they will sound tinny and the hammer heads need to be hitting the rods squarely and not with the metal side of the heads. GENTLY bending the rods at their upper ends where they join the cast block will get them so...
Clocks, Watches: pendulum fell off, floor clock, thin piece
floor clock, thin piece, thin metal: very popular part to break ---called a suspension spring - any clocks shop can sell you a replacement if you bring the parts in to measure. you can buy direct if you want: http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=20802&submit1=Searc...
Clocks, Watches: pendulum sticking, query chains?, grandmother clock, secondhand shop
grandmother clock, secondhand shop, pendulum: Either there is something very wrong with this clock or it has not been assembled properly after its move. These clocks, don t take kindly to moving. They require special treatment during such occasions. The statement the clock will sort itself out is ridiculous....
Clocks, Watches: Quartz clock, quartz clock, quartz movements
quartz clock, quartz movements, analog clocks: Hi Catherine, I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. The short answer is no . Quartz movements send electricity through a quartz crystal, which oscillates at a specific, predetermined frequency as a result. A computer chip in the movement...
Clocks, Watches: quarter hour chimes sound flat, hammer tips, mechanical measurement
hammer tips, mechanical measurement, hermele: Paul, the hammer tips usually have nothing to do with the sound in this situation. Different materials of the tips would possibly make a difference in a sharp or soft sound. It sounds like the hammers might be too close to the rods, resulting in a muted...
Clocks, Watches: Replacement chain for Emperor Grandfather clock, chain assembly, grandfather clock
chain assembly, grandfather clock, prattville alabama: Joan, I probably have the complete chain assembly with the end tabs. Email me all the information you can find on the back of the movement to confirm the model. The more popular Jauch movement has movement plates that are relatively square (approximately...
Clocks, Watches: Replacement glass -New Haven Schoolhouse Clock, clock supply, clock glass
clock supply, clock glass, glass companies: Hi Frank, Flat and convex clock glass is available from most clock supply houses, but beveled glass usually is not. However, beveled clock glass is available from numerous specialty glass companies. Here is a link which lists several suppliers: ftp://atmos-man.com/main/glass.mcc...
Clocks, Watches: Resetting hour on chime clock, marilyn bridges, clock chime
marilyn bridges, clock chime, daylight savings time: Hi Marilyn, The hour hand, unlike the minute hand, is a simple friction fit on its shaft, so moving it in either direction does not affect the clock s mechanism, chiming or striking. To correct the hour strike, move the minute hand forward, stopping...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway Grandmother, history of the clock, movement model
history of the clock, movement model, prattville alabama: Eric, the model number of the clock can be found in the information on the back of the movement. However, in the case of most movements, if one weight is heavier than the other two equal ones, it should go on the right as you face the clock. The weight on...
Clocks, Watches: Rolex, watch collectors, john newman
watch collectors, john newman, rolex submariner: Dusan, if you will read my Allexperts personal profile you will see that I m not into watches and cannot offer much advice on them. You need to ask a watch expert. However, I have talked to some watch collectors at clock and watch conventions, and they say...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Mantel Clock 89AL, seth thomas mantel clock, time center
seth thomas mantel clock, time center, center hole: with the count wheel strike of the 89al quickly rotating the hands is one good method and does no harm. You also can move the minute hand to 3 minutes to the hour and then back it up to quarter of the hour and it will trip the strike mechanism each time. ...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Mantle Clock stops intermittently, seth thomas mantle clock, gong
seth thomas mantle clock, gong, half hour: could be as simple as being out of balance- try 1/4 of something under one end or the other till it sounds better when ticking. The style and condition of the case would help determine it s value. It is probably worth more to you being a family thing...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas mantle clock too slow, seth thomas mantle clock, balance wheels
seth thomas mantle clock, balance wheels, conn usa: Frederica, the movement was actually made for Seth Thomas by Hermle which is a model 1050 with triple chimes. It is an 8-day clock and should be wound once a week. The regulator is the floating balance wheel that you see at the top back of the movement rotating...
Clocks, Watches: Ships Clocks, eight bells, 8 bells
eight bells, 8 bells, three bells: Stu, in the nautical scheme of timekeeping, particularly in Navy watches, the bells signify the hours in a watch which lasts four hours starting at midnight. Eight bells signals the change in watch. So if we start at midnight we hear eight bells, or four...
Clocks, Watches: Sligh Clock Chime and hourly strike problems, clock chime, minute shaft
clock chime, minute shaft, chiming clocks: David, first, one correction. You say it chimes on the 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 hours but fails to strike on the half and hour. It would not strike on the half anyway. Most time and strike (only) clocks will strike on the half hour and count out the hour, but...
Clocks, Watches: Smiths English Chiming clock, mantle clock, chiming clock
mantle clock, chiming clock, clock position: you did not follow my instructions. You need to be moving the SHORT HAND- the HOUR HAND back one hour- (maybe counter clockwise a 1/2 ?? or 1/12th of 360 degrees!) THEN move the minute hand (long one) clockwise till the clock shows the correct time...
Clocks, Watches: sessions clinton clock bezel, merritts antiques, clock supply
merritts antiques, clock supply, antique clock: Hi again Trinka, The make and model of the clock will not be of help to you in purchasing a new bezel; they are listed by size only, and I don t know of any cross-reference to clock models. Of course, if you are looking on auction or antique clock sites...
Clocks, Watches: slow watch, quartz watch, hour hands
quartz watch, hour hands, magnetic bracelet: Doug, Yes, the magnet is the problem. If the magnet is stong enough, you can hold it against the back of the watch and the hands will stop completely. She is going to have to put the bracelet and watch on separate wrists. Kind regards, Melvi...
Clocks, Watches: Out of synch, ridgeway grandfather clock, hand shaft
ridgeway grandfather clock, hand shaft, square hole: remove the round nut holding the minute hand on the hand shaft. the minute hand is two pieces - the hand and the center collet with the square hole in it. holding the hand and either with a square end of a file that fits the collet or a pair of pliers on...
Clocks, Watches: Tempus Fuget, clock repair, grandfather clock
clock repair, grandfather clock, line catalog: To locate a repair facility in your area go to local.com insert clock repair as your search subject and then the area you wish to search. This should do the trick for you. As far as part acquisitions are concerned try Ronell Clocks. View his on-line...
Clocks, Watches: Tempus Fugit, grandmother clock, moving moon
grandmother clock, moving moon, moon dial: Brett, there were different models and manufacturers of the Herschede clock movements. The Tempus Fugit is not a model but a horological phrase in Latin meaning Time Flies . It was used on an arch dial in leu of a moving moon dial. The best source for...
Clocks, Watches: Tone of coil chime in clock, pendulum clock, merritts antiques
pendulum clock, merritts antiques, clock supply: Hi Rosemary, Coil gongs often have a very unmusical tone. First, you should check that the gong hammer is lined up squarely with the gong, and has an at-rest clearance of 1/16 to 1/8 from the hammer. If the hammer is contacting the gong in its at-rest...
Clocks, Watches: trend mantel clock, mantel clock, 3x magnification
mantel clock, 3x magnification, clock chime: You aren t going to want to hear this. I would say that 80% of the time based on 36 years in the business: your repair men are correct! 1) customer s hearing is not what it used to be (they don t know that or they are in denial) 2) changing locations...
Clocks, Watches: Urgos 66032 movement/Ridgeway grandfather clock, faulty repair, clock repair
faulty repair, clock repair, grandfather clock: not sure what you mean by the center weight drops into the bottom of the case Free fall? The gears on the front are called stop works and they only control the amount of cable put on and taken off the drum. They do not slip. So I am a loss on this ...
Clocks, Watches: Van Cleef and Arpels Pendulette Domino travel clock, domino travel, van cleef and arpels
domino travel, van cleef and arpels, silver dots: Karen, I m sorry, but I don t know anything about your clock. It does sound fascinating! I do know that Van Cleef and Arpels is a world-wide jewelry company. Many jewelry companies, large and small, would commision a clock company to make a limited number...
Clocks, Watches: Verichron Cosmo PendulumMovement 1.5 volt clock, merritts antiques, clock supply
merritts antiques, clock supply, verichron: Hi Donald, You are correct that quartz movements are rarely repairable. Replacement movements can be purchased from many clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire Clock. The replacement movement will probably not look like your original,...
Clocks, Watches: Viking Grandfather clock, pendulum assembly, pendulum bob
pendulum assembly, pendulum bob, clock shop: Tim, The winding key is standard and I do have them or can give you the names of some suppliers. The door key is a problem in that different locks/keys are used by different manufacturers, sometimes for the same clock on different production runs. Hopefully...
Clocks, Watches: viking steinway 1787, foley alabama, steinway piano
foley alabama, steinway piano, fairhope al: Jarret, I m afraid I can t help you much on your Viking Steinway clock. There is very little readily available published information on this type of promoted clock. Viking was a clock company in Foley, Alabama, moved to nearby Fairhope, and a few years later...
Clocks, Watches: Wall Trend clock by sligh, prattville alabama, wall clock
prattville alabama, wall clock, john newman: Mike, if you can access the movement from the back, remove the pendulum and gently move the hanger (the 5 link from which the pendulum hangs) until you feel some resistance. You will probably find that it does not swing equally left and right from a vertical...
Clocks, Watches: Waltham Harrison model 4000-15 wall clock, pendulum movement, new quartz
pendulum movement, new quartz, clock manufacturers: Carol, as many modern production clock manufacturers are no longer in business or have not published docummentation on their clocks, we have very little cross-rererence information on their clocks and the movements they used. As there are few clock movement...
Clocks, Watches: Waterbury pendulum mantel clock, pendulum bob, mantel clock
pendulum bob, mantel clock, s hook: if by saying the bob is at the bottom, you mean there are no more threads to adjust it before it falls off AND there still is room to lower it before it scrapes on the bottom THEN the wire it hangs on is too short- you can bend a paperclip into a S hook...
Clocks, Watches: Weights on Piper Grandfather Clock, moon dial, grandfather clock
moon dial, grandfather clock, moon phase: probably the center and left are the same. if not, the heaviest of the remaining two goes in the center. the right is the heaviest of all three. moon dial is set by rotating it with fingertip pressure to index it one click per day to the correct pictorial...
Clocks, Watches: Weights on Piper Grandfather Clock, moon dial, grandfather clock
moon dial, grandfather clock, beautiful sound: You got it right. The heaviest weight with the unique hanger hangs on your right. The other two weights should be nearly equal in weight and it does not matter where they hang. It there is a slight deviation between the remaining two put the heavier in...
Clocks, Watches: Wentworth Manual Wall clock, professional clock, wind ups
professional clock, wind ups, day clocks: Hi J., 31 Day clocks are virtually without exception count-wheel strike mechanisms, and as such do not have a Strike Silent feature. The left winding shaft winds the strike mechanism, and the right shaft winds the time mechanism. I do not recommend leaving...
Clocks, Watches: Westminster Smith Enfield Chiming Clock, enfield clocks, pendulum clocks
enfield clocks, pendulum clocks, chiming clock: Hi Marilyn, The adjustment that you are referring to on your pendulum clocks is for setting the pendulum beat, it is not a compensator for the clock being off-level. Floating balance clocks do not have such an adjustment; as long as the clock is on a relatively...
Clocks, Watches: Westminster-type clock, westminster type, mr newman
westminster type, mr newman, prattville alabama: Carter, Most clocks have an hour hand that slips on the hour shaft. turn the minute hand until it strikes and count the number of strikes. Gently slip the hour hand to that hour. If it doesn t slip easily, get back with me. That should do it. It probably...
Clocks, Watches: wall striker clock pendulum wont run, emil schmeckenbecher, clock pendulum
emil schmeckenbecher, clock pendulum, jewlers: if it in fact does tick-tock when the pendulum is set swinging then perhaps the swing is not even , side to side or out of beat . try tilting the bottom of the clock left or right on the wall to find the best position while listening to the sound. If...
Clocks, Watches: Zaandam wall clock by Wuba, day clock, wall clock
day clock, wall clock, wire loop: I just wondered why all the illustrations I ve seen showed the weights hanging on the leftmost and rightmost ends of the chains when mine seems to have to be hung on the extreme left and then the next but one - not the extreme right. Maybe because...
Clocks, Watches: 1/4 hour chimes, clock shop, follow ups
clock shop, follow ups, grandfather clock: Leonard, I just replaced one of these worn units. If you will send me your email address I will reply with a photo of what was worn on a unit similar and you can check yours against it to verify that the wear is in the same area. Then we can see about getting...
Clocks, Watches: 10k rolled gold 17 jewel bulova pocket watch, true market value, jewel movement
true market value, jewel movement, current market value: Derek, Bulova made decent products. A 17 jewel movement still keeps good time, even by today s standards. The value is largely based on the condition. A watch that has been used steadily since 1930 will show wear and the gold might be worn down...
Clocks, Watches: 1161-853BS Hermle Movement - Continues run, clock case, o clock
clock case, o clock, prattville alabama: Ben, you gave me the correct information on the movement and a good description of the problem. First, the chime lock has a broken pin or a stop cam is out of position. The reason that it stops 5 minutes before any quarter hour or the hour is that under...
Clocks, Watches: 1919 Elgin pocket watch with Wadsworth 14 karat case, elgin pocket watch, extra marital affairs
elgin pocket watch, extra marital affairs, light rust: Chris, That is an interesting story. When you get a chance, make sure you write down the story and keep it with the watch. When you pass it on, it will increase the sentimental value, if nothing else. People will pay more if they can get the history...
Clocks, Watches: 1933 Vedette Grange Wall Clock Pendulum, clock pendulum, clock materials
clock pendulum, clock materials, hook rod: Hi Jerry, If by authentic you mean identical to the original, certainly no clock materials supply house will have such a pendulum. Your only other option would be to find a similar parts clock for sale at an auction site like Ebay or at a collectible...
Clocks, Watches: 1975 Howard Miller Barwick Model 4887W, quality clock, clock cases
quality clock, clock cases, floor clocks: modern floor clocks all have the same quality German mechanisms so the quality differences are based on the quality of the furniture wood work and that is not my area of expertise. Barwick was a low priced line of Howard Miller and they did not make pricey...
Clocks, Watches: 1979 Colonial, 40th wedding anniversary, alignment adjustments
40th wedding anniversary, alignment adjustments, wood glue: Natalie, there are a few reasons for a diminishing sound volume for clock chimes. First, after moving, the acoustics of a room can be very different from the former location. Also the chime hammer padding can become soft and not give as sharp a strike than...
Clocks, Watches: 340-020 movement, mainspring barrel, clock oil
mainspring barrel, clock oil, gear shaft: Hi Ken, There are many possible causes for a clock s not running, and I m not able to narrow them down without inspecting the movement, but I can suggest some possibilities. If the clock is older (12-20 years) there may be wear in the movement s bearings....
Clocks, Watches: 79 emperor grandfather clock, black forest clocks, hermle black forest clocks
black forest clocks, hermle black forest clocks, emperor clock: Joy, make sure the weights are hung correctly. As you face the clock, and the pendulum is a wood stick, the left and center weights should weigh either 4.4# or 7.7# and the right one should weigh 6.6#. If the pendulum is a fancy metal rod style, the center...
Clocks, Watches: Adjusting day and date change, moon changes, date function
moon changes, date function, correct time: Well, Larry, I was hoping that it would be the simple one. Off the top of my head I am not familiar with that clock. There is probably a cam or trip lever that runs off a gear that has a 2:1 ratio meaning that the day and month function is tripped every...
Clocks, Watches: Alaron C-24 Key, day clocks, day clock
day clocks, day clock, size key: Carolyne, because of the variations of winding arbors on clocks, it is best to take the clock to a clockmaker and have it fitted. Too small and it won t go on, too large and it can slip and kick back, damaging the clock and your hand. The key should slip...
Clocks, Watches: Antique Brass clock, instrumentation components, brass clock
instrumentation components, brass clock, clock data: Staci, I have done a little research and have not come up with any information on your clock. It is one that probably was made and/or distributed by a small company that was not documented in popular clock data bases. I did find a few hits on Google and...
Clocks, Watches: how to adjust time., correct time of day, clock position
correct time of day, clock position, pocket watches: Andrew, when you say just the time, I assume you mean how to set the time to the correct time of day. The bezel is the metal piece that holds the glass to the case of the watch. You need to unscrew that like you re unscrewing a jar. In the two o clock...
Clocks, Watches: ansonia mantle clock, ansonia mantle clock, clock repair service
ansonia mantle clock, clock repair service, rhodes greece: Amanda, I probably have the parts for your clock. I think I know what parts you are talking about. The first is called the suspension rod assembly I ll explain in the first paragraph. I ll explain the crutch in the second paragraph. The suspension rod...
Clocks, Watches: atomic clock parts, shaft diameters, hand shaft
shaft diameters, hand shaft, quartz movements: James, mounting could be done with double-sided tape. Manufacturers are now using this method. As far as the hands go, I would assume that you don t have any to measure. I often have to measure the hand shaft diameters and/or hand mounting arrangement and...
Clocks, Watches: Broken balance wheel, balance wheel, balance staff
balance wheel, balance staff, current catalog: Hi David, Timesavers.com shows a platform escapement for this clock in their current catalog. The part number is 29021. I don t know if you were intending to replace the entire platform, the balance wheel and staff ( balance complete ), or just the broken...
Clocks, Watches: broken chain wheel, black forest clocks, emperor clock
black forest clocks, emperor clock, huntington beach ca: will put part in mail You need to remove the hands (round nut holds the minute hand on and the hour just pulls off) remove weights remove movement from case remove the brass nut from the right rear bottom outside back of the brass plate ...
Clocks, Watches: Chauncey Jerome mantle/wall clock pre1860, gig harbor wa, tiny pins
gig harbor wa, tiny pins, clock repair: no I do not sell parts but here, you can pick from 300: http://www.timesavers.com/findbydesc/SearchCatalogMain.asp?ProdDesc=hands the pins : http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=17465&submit1=Search Everyday use? If I touch the hands...
Clocks, Watches: Chime Chain will not Pull on Ridgeway, ridgeway grandfather clock, clocks chimes
ridgeway grandfather clock, clocks chimes, seat board: you are doing fine here- put some oil between the large diameter brass gear on the left and the rim of the chain sprocket wheel - on the ratchet teeth between and use a screwdriver in this space to twist and pry the joint to allow the oil in --working the...
Clocks, Watches: Cleaning a Mantel clock, lacquer thinner, absolute poison
lacquer thinner, absolute poison, mantel clock: Hi Ralph, I cannot stress strongly enough that WD-40, although an excellent product for other uses, is absolute poison for clocks. WD-40 is a penetrating oil . Thus, it is a solvent, but is NOT a cleaner. Also, it is an oil and, as such, leaves an oily...
Clocks, Watches: Clock and Cabinet Keys, darlene darlene, grandfather clock
darlene darlene, grandfather clock, door keys: Darlene, on the door key, clock companies used a few variations of clock door locks/keys and the only way to find one successfully is to try some different ones. Unfortunately, they cannot be found locally. However, what I have been doing is to send the...
Clocks, Watches: Clock chimes and movement, westminster chimes, clock chime
westminster chimes, clock chime, english clock: Barry, most clock chime rods are set up to play the Westminster chimes or triple chimes (Westminster, Whitingdon or St. Michaels). The sequence of the rods are usually descending, but there are exceptions. There are some strange variations in some of the...
Clocks, Watches: Clock Movement, howard miller clock, howard miller clock co
howard miller clock, howard miller clock co, mantle clock: Hermle made the mechanism for Howard Miller and the Hermle # is 1050-020. here is one on Ebay for $209: http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Hermle-GermanTriple-chime-clock-MOVEMENT-1050-020_W0QQitemZ220204337994QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10026QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem...
Clocks, Watches: Clock movement, mantle clock, clock movement
mantle clock, clock movement, day clock: Ron, I m not familiar at all with the clock, but there are a lot of similarities in clocks. It depends what is wrong with the clock to determine the need for which parts. Some parts are available for clocks that are direct replacements or can be modified...
Clocks, Watches: Colonial Molyneux Grandfather Clock, grandfather clock, prattville alabama
grandfather clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Deb, it is difficult to cross reference model or serial numbers from the clock models to the movement types because of little published information from the manufacturers, particularly the ones that are no longer in business. However, the general rule for...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo Clock Movement, black forest cuckoo clock, black forest cuckoo
black forest cuckoo clock, black forest cuckoo, clock movement: Sounds like a defect in the music box release mechenism. Since there are so many varieties in components of cuckoo clock I would need a great deal more information for a proper diagnosis and treatment. I am going to refer you to a book by Karl Kochmann within...
Clocks, Watches: Curt Krober Pendulum Clock, pendulum clock, german line
pendulum clock, german line, clockmakers: Iva, I find no references to the spelling of the Detzsch-Leipzig . Also, I am only familiar with the Florence Kroeber, clockkmaker, but not Curt Krober. I have looke in the archives of the National Association of Watch and Clockmakers and find not references...
Clocks, Watches: changing strike on a briton grandfather clock, grandfather clock, briton
grandfather clock, briton, wrong number: Hi Melinda, If the chime strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the hour. Count the number of times it strikes and move the HOUR HAND ONLY to point to the correct number. The minute hand will Not move. The hour...
Clocks, Watches: clock with 1-31 around the outer edge, calendar, perpetual calendar
calendar, perpetual calendar: This is a calendar clock. There is a center hand missing, which should be longer than the minute hand, and (usually, though not always) red. These were made in several varieties by, among others, Seth Thomas. They usually had a bottom portion of the clock...
Clocks, Watches: clock strikes only one, mantle clock, train move
mantle clock, train move, time train: I have never heard of tipping a clock to correct any deficiency, strike or no. Before going into a probable solution I will explain the three winding positions. As you face the clock the winding arbor on your right is for the chime train, (plays the melody)...
Clocks, Watches: colonial molyneux ser # 8309794, wd 40, prattville alabama
wd 40, prattville alabama, john newman: Wes, care has to be taken, but if a seconds hand was installed, it will come off. However, it has to be determined just how it was done. Occasionally it has stuck and different methods and or tools have to be used to remove it. I have put a very small drop...
Clocks, Watches: continuous rope cord fusing, clock rope, sprocket teeth
clock rope, sprocket teeth, rope systems: I have read that braided synthetic rope can be taped over 6 end sections and then cut on a matching taper with a sharp blade and then crazy glued together and the tape remnants removed. here are more comments from my firends on the net from a few years...
Clocks, Watches: coo-coo clock, clock hands, correct time
clock hands, correct time, coo coo clock: the only function of the chains is to pull the weights up to keep the clock running. If the clock hands read one hour and the clock cuckoo s a different number then move the short hand to that number so the hands read what the clock cuckooed.Then set the...
Clocks, Watches: Dad's Watch, watch shops, insurance purposes
watch shops, insurance purposes, swiss watches: Marlene, I have several suggestions. First, if you re trying to determine value for insurance purposes, you probably don t need an extra rider for the watch. Most insurance policies will insure jewelry up to $2000. Check with your insurance agent to...
Clocks, Watches: Daneker Clock, grandfathers clock, quartes
grandfathers clock, quartes, correct time: clock chimes the quartes and strikes the hour. two extra strikes each hour:move the hour hand (short one) to agree and point at the number on the dial the same as the number of strikes the clock bongs. Reset the correct time with the minute hand as usua...
Clocks, Watches: Daneker Cumberland off time, grandmother clock, history of the clock
grandmother clock, history of the clock, daneker: If the strike is off consistently one hour for each strike, you need to let it strike and count the strikes. Then carefully slip the hour hand to the number that it struck. As far as it not chiming, do you mean in playing the melody or striking the hour?...
Clocks, Watches: E. Howard watch question, eastern pennsylvania region, howard watches
eastern pennsylvania region, howard watches, eric eric: Eric, Can you tell me some of the towns/cities that are near you? I will try to find someone in my watch club that can help you. You are wise to get it appraised. Howard watches are very collectible and depending on the condition, it could be worth...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor Clock closed?, emperor clock, fairhope al
emperor clock, fairhope al, clock shop: Arch, Emperor has not closed their operation. In June of 2005 the parent company closed Emperor in Fairhope, AL, but still have an Internet catalog and a line of clocks out of their Amherst, VA facility. I don t know what the problem is with the phone and...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor clocks, emporer clock company, grandfather clock
emporer clock company, grandfather clock, dial face: the weights are not an issue. if there is no shut off with levers in slots in the dial face then inside there may be levers holding the hammers from moving that are holding them in place and need to be moved out of the way. Beyond this there might be many...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor/Jauch, chain sprocket, weight filler
chain sprocket, weight filler, top hook: Gary, The ratchet on the chain sprocket has failed and there are good used replacements for these. The movement plates have to be separated to swap this out and usually requires the services of an experience clockmaker. However, the Jauch 77 movements...
Clocks, Watches: e.n.welch clock, possable, shaft
possable, shaft, friction: The fan, (governor), is loose on its shaft allowing the shaft to spin almost free. To correct you will have to increase the friction fit of the fan to its shaft. Understand the fan must be capable of spinning on the shaft it must never be fixed to the shaft....
Clocks, Watches: elgin 400 day aniversary globe mantle clock, mainspring barrel, mantle clock
mainspring barrel, mantle clock, day clocks: Hi Mike, Your clock either has a broken mainspring or the inner or outer mainspring end has come loose from the shaft or the barrel. In either case, I would not advise attempting to repair it yourself. You would have to disassemble the entire movement,...
Clocks, Watches: Finding a replacement part, balance wheel, professional clock
balance wheel, professional clock, gear shaft: Hi Gerald, The 1050-021 is a balance wheel or floating balance movement. This movement has a pin lever escapement. I believe the part that you are referring to is the fork. This is a small brass part with a fork at the upper end which engages the balance...
Clocks, Watches: Franz Hermle night-silent, franz hermle, stopping the clock
franz hermle, stopping the clock, silent feature: Hi Erik, Since I am not positive what movement you have, I ll answer your question in a general way. There is usually a lever next to the numeral 3 , which controls the Chime/Silent setting. If there is a lever by the numeral 9 , it may be a Night Off...
Clocks, Watches: Colonial Molyneux Grandfather Clock, weights
Clocks, Watches: Colonial Molyneux Grandfather Clock, weights
Clocks, Watches: Daneker Cumberland off time, clock
Clocks, Watches: Daneker Cumberland off time, clock
Clocks, Watches: A. Wagner Pocket Watch, fredonia, jewelers
Clocks, Watches: A. Wagner Pocket Watch, fredonia, jewelers, private label
Clocks, Watches: Wall clock motor, howard miller clock, quartz movement
Clocks, Watches: Wall clock motor, howard miller clock, quartz movement, energizers
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather Clock, tick tock, grandfather clock
tick tock, grandfather clock, prattville alabama: Carol, very seldom does a clock stop running from being overwound . If the weights are pulled up with with such excessive force that they are jammed, it might happen. The same goes with spring powered clocks being wound with such force that something breaks....
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock adjustment, grandfather clock, serial number
grandfather clock, serial number, 15 minutes: By examining your clock you will see the minute hand is held to its shaft by a hand nut. Remove this nut and the minute hand. Reposition and install the hand 15 minutes ahead. Replace the handnut and you will have made the needed correction. Regards WJ...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock I.D., clock movements, grandfather clock
clock movements, grandfather clock, backplate: The only reference I can find is for Heinrich, BLESSING; Schwab.Gmeund, Germany. The reference continues as follows, 096/76 KNOO, MFC, Jewellery What that means escapes me. I provide it simply because it was there. Frankly I am not at all pleased with...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock running to fast, rating nut, grandfather clock
rating nut, grandfather clock, escapement: Bob, you state that the bob has been lowered as far as it will go. Make sure that when you loosen the rating nut the bob is seated firmly on the nut. I think you probably have done this. The only other common cause of a clock running too fast is that the...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock skelton keys, antique grandfather clocks, clock supply
antique grandfather clocks, clock supply, modern clocks: Hi Cathy, I m not sure that I understand the details of your descriptions, but I believe you are looking for door keys, one for the upper door that covers the dial, and one for the main door. Modern clocks have standard door keys which can be purchased...
Clocks, Watches: grandmother clock chime repair, westminster chimes, grandmother clock
westminster chimes, grandmother clock, clock chime: Barbara, I do not recognize any of the numbers you have given me that are on the backs of clock movements. The last service reference Ridgeway put out before they were bought out by Howard Miller lists three E movements that were Urgos chain driven clocks....
Clocks, Watches: Hairspring for Waterbury Carriage clock, balance wheels, carriage clock
balance wheels, carriage clock, balance wheel: You are correct, Bill. When I saw carriage clock I was thinking platform as is associated with most of these. I now know to which one your are referring. However I have not heard back from any of the Clocksmiths yet. As you know there is a real problem...
Clocks, Watches: Hamilton 792, electronic testing equipment, david answer
electronic testing equipment, david answer, gear train: David, There are not many things that can go wrong with a watch. It is either mechanical or electrical. Mechanical is easier to diagnose and fix unless you have equipment. I don t know you personal situation so I will give you several options. One...
Clocks, Watches: Hanging grandmother clock, grandmother clock, professional clock
grandmother clock, professional clock, modern clock: Hi Heather, You can set this modern clock (antiques are different) by turning the minute hand forward or backward. It is a good idea to set the chimes to Silent when you do this to prevent it from chiming while you are setting. If it ever does start to...
Clocks, Watches: Hemle Skeleton Cock W701 / W791 Bell, hammer and the bell, hammer assembly
hammer and the bell, hammer assembly, professional clock: Hi Steve, The actual force with which the strike hammer hits the bell is not usually the problem, unless the hammer assembly has a small coil spring, at its shaft, inside the movement, which has come loose. Most often, the problem with weak striking...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 2214, bim bam, first melody
bim bam, first melody, clock shops: Scott, pulsing back and forth indicates a weak battery or a defective movement. Since you have replaced the batteries, it looks like the problem is with the movement. Usually attempts to repair the quartz movements are not not done by clock shops because...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 340-020 movement (1986) Strike barrel replacement, clock supply, mainspring barrel
clock supply, mainspring barrel, click wheel: Hi Mike, The strike barrel is not difficult to replace with a new barrel-with-mainspring assembly. First, you must let down the mainspring in the old barrel. Don t attempt to do this with a regular key, or you could injure your fingers and damage the movement....
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Quartz Chiming Wall Clock, chiming wall clock, quartz movements
chiming wall clock, quartz movements, acid batteries: Hi Wendy, There are no repairable parts in quartz movements, and it sounds like your clock is defective, so you will probably have to send it back. However, there are a few things you can check first. Always use only 1.5 volt alkaline batteries, never...
Clocks, Watches: hamilton mantle clock time set, tiverton rhode island, mantle clock
tiverton rhode island, mantle clock, clock location: NO you have the older style floating balance and there is NO adjustment screw! : Little tricky but..here is photo (below)of the regulating unit on the top rear of your clock movement- hold the rim of #6 while moving any one of the 3 prongs on #5 as far...
Clocks, Watches: hermle floor clock mechanism, clock mechanism, floor clock
clock mechanism, floor clock, quality answer: Your repair person is referring to times past, a factor you did not mention in your original question. Currently the quality is the same. in the early 70 s Hermle made their shafts with chrome plating on the ends. Sometimes the plating went bad after 20+...
Clocks, Watches: hermle mantle clock, Hermele age
Hermele age: Serial number 340-020 is an earlier number, but Hermele s records are scanty during the war years. It is possible this clock was manufactured in January of 1941, but to be certain, you should have it looked at directly by someone who is competent to determine...
Clocks, Watches: hermle parts, clock repair shop, hammer assembly
clock repair shop, hammer assembly, hammers: most any clock repair shop will have a lot of pulled dead movements they would love to part with cheap- call around- the 94cm is irrelevant and any 351 or a 451 movement will do. Brand new the complete hammer assembly sells for $15-20 (but unavailable...
Clocks, Watches: herschede tempus fugit grandfather clock, clock collector, tick tock
clock collector, tick tock, force move: I suggest your clock is out-of-beat. Your Herschede should have an automatic beat adjustment feature. To activate simple restart the pendulum with a gentle motion. If you cause the pendulum to swing to violently the automatic adjustment feature will not...
Clocks, Watches: hones 8 day cuckoo clock, hones cuckoo clocks, black forest cuckoo clock
hones cuckoo clocks, black forest cuckoo clock, black forest cuckoo: I commend the following book to you. THE BLACK FOREST CUCKOO CLOCK , by Karl Kochmann. While the book is out of print it is still available. Just before responding I found numerous listings in Amazon and American Book Exchange. ABE has the more favorable...
Clocks, Watches: howard miller clock 610-230, howard miller clock, brass rod
howard miller clock, brass rod, prattville alabama: Scott, my Howard Miller catalog information does not go back as far as the 610-2xx series. There would still be a question on the actual movement used according to serial number. Then the movement might have or not have the silent function. Are you asking...
Clocks, Watches: howard miller La Rochelle's Pendulum, howard miller clocks, pendulum length
howard miller clocks, pendulum length, merritts antiques: Hi Patrick, Contact Howard Miller Clocks at www.howardmiller.com/. They will probably have the exact pendulum that you need. If by any chance they do not, you can buy pendulum parts from any good clock supply house, like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or...
Clocks, Watches: Identify old clock, sessions mantle clock, pendulum bob
sessions mantle clock, pendulum bob, old clock: Chris, I have often seen this logo, but right now I cannot recall what it is. The clock could be a sessions and the pendulum bob is definitely a sessions. I will do some research and get back with you. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage...
Clocks, Watches: Ingraham clock question., furniture restorers, mantel clock
furniture restorers, mantel clock, case restoration: Hi Michael, I am not clear whether you are referring to case restoration or cleaning and overhaul of the movement. Case restoration is generally a job for antique furniture restorers, and there is generally someone in most areas who does this kind of...
Clocks, Watches: Junghans Tambour Mantel Clock, clock materials, mantel clock
clock materials, mantel clock, westminster chime: Nonsense! To begin with I cant imagine a qualified repair person installing an untuned chime rod in the first place. If there is not a tuned rod available, the next option is to acquire a new tuned set of rods, that failing then you would buy a whole new...
Clocks, Watches: kassel grandfather clock problem, kassel grandfather clock, day clock
kassel grandfather clock, day clock, perfect time: did you wind both sides tight? try both directions- not for sure the same way to wind. is the tick-tock sound even?- tip the clock slightly left and right to hear the difference in sound the ticking makes. make sure it is not leaning forward or back...
Clocks, Watches: kundo quartz movement, merritts antiques, hand shaft
merritts antiques, hand shaft, mantle clock: Hi Thomas, I m afraid the numbers you give do not help me identify the movement in your clock. There are many types of quartz movements available from clock supply houses like Timesavers or Merritts Antiques. Depending on what type of clock you have, you...
Clocks, Watches: Linden clock, westminster chime clock, day clock
westminster chime clock, day clock, wall clock: Carol, there are a few clocks that are made under the name Linden . One type is a 31-day which is Asian and the other type is an 8-day clock. The three holes are for winding. You should have a key that fits on the winding arbors in the holes. Make sure...
Clocks, Watches: late hour gong, square hole, wall clock
square hole, wall clock, quarters: never met a 31 day that did the quarters. You perhaps mean the 1/2 hour and the hour. The minute hand is pointing 90 degrees off. Hopefully by removing the nut holding the minute hand on you can use the square hole in the hand to put it back on pointing where...
Clocks, Watches: linden clock, rating nut, pendulum bob
rating nut, pendulum bob, correct time: Patty, sometimes moving a clock with the pendulum on will cause the suspension rod/spring to detach and drop down. This will cause the clock to run slower. I m not sure this happened with your clock with an error of one minute per hour. Let s try adjusting...
Clocks, Watches: About a Mantel clock, mantel clock, clock oil
mantel clock, clock oil, pivot holes: While WD-40 is a fine product I cannot envision a worse product to use on a clock. If you are bent upon cleaning the clock yourself you will have to acquire a clock cleaning solution concentrate. To do even a half way decent job you need to take the clock...
Clocks, Watches: Maurice Lacroix Self-Winding Automatic Movement Watch, usa zipcode, maurice lacroix
usa zipcode, maurice lacroix, great shape: Joe, It is impossible to over wind an automatic watch. Can you take it to an authorized dealer in your area? I checked your zip code. You should be able to find a watchmaker somewhere down there that can help you. He will evaluate the watch...
Clocks, Watches: Model 101 Emperor Clock Movement, emperor clock, pendulum bob
emperor clock, pendulum bob, rating nut: Stephen, you have a Hermle 451-050, 94cm movement. It is about, or a little past time for service as I have suggested on Allexperts. If you can access the front and back of the movement for complete oiling, I can send you a representative oiling diagram....
Clocks, Watches: Molnija Pocket Watch, quartz watch, mechanical watch
quartz watch, mechanical watch, watchmaker: Karyn, If this is a mechanical watch, most likely any watchmaker will be able to fix it. If it is a quartz watch (it uses a battery), that might be more of a problem. For starters, take it to a local watchmaker to see if he can fix it. If he says he...
Clocks, Watches: magnetized watch, watchmaker, magnetism
watchmaker, magnetism, melinda: Ms. Melinda, Don t be worried. You have not killed it. The magnet used was too strong and you have just made it more magnetized. Take it to a local watchmaker and have him use a de-magnetizer and it will work perfectly fine again (assuming that magnetism...
Clocks, Watches: mantle clock strikes one, mantle clock, definite increase
mantle clock, definite increase, clockmaker: Carol, I m not sure about the tipping front and back. I have never heard of that before unless there is something slightly out of order that would cause the pendulum to hit as it swings. When the pendulum has stopped, you can carefully lift the side of the...
Clocks, Watches: How to manually release Grandfather clock cable?, ridgeway grandfather clock, pendulum
ridgeway grandfather clock, pendulum, cables: easiest might be to remove the pendulum from where it hooks onto the leader just under the mechanism and behind it - if the clock will then tick quite fast - let it run till tomorrow and come back. Advise what success you have and maybe we can avoid going...
Clocks, Watches: all the markings on the inside case of a watch, wadsworth, initials
wadsworth, initials, elgin: Ms. Michelle, The 20 year refers to the years that the gold was guaranteed to last on the case without going through to the brass. The hand written numbers were put there by watchmakers who serviced the watch. Many use numbers or initials so they...
Clocks, Watches: mechanical watch repair, mechanical watch, automatic watches
mechanical watch, automatic watches, watch repair: Jason, Carle s book is hard to read and it does have a lot of valuable information. I would keep it handy for reference. Also, You can still find Watch Repair Training Manual by the Bulova Watch School. It will give you a good idea of the training...
Clocks, Watches: Which movement, clock company, kieninger
clock company, kieninger, grandfather clock: They are all the same quality, buy what you like and can obtain. Hermle is a bigger company and they tend to cost less. You need to build the case around the particular movement not build the case and then buy the movement. I know of no suppliers that...
Clocks, Watches: Overwinding, pendulum assembly, cart images
pendulum assembly, cart images, brass piece: the clock cannot be overwound. your suspension spring might be broken or just the swing of the pendulum out of beat. suspension spring looks like this: http://www.clock-keys.com/CART/images/11611.JPG check this out:-The pendulum assembly begins at...
Clocks, Watches: oiling, clock supply, clock oil
clock supply, clock oil, center shaft: Hi Mark, You will need to remove the dial, which will require you to remove the hands first, then remove the movement from the clock. It s essential to use clock oil ONLY, never all-purpose or other oil. Inexpensive long-tipped oilers are available from...
Clocks, Watches: old clock that i no noting about, clockmakers institute, american watchmakers
clockmakers institute, american watchmakers, nagoya japan: I m sorry, I do not have sufficient information on which to proceed with a search. Here are two sources with which you might get further. National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and The American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute. Both are...
Clocks, Watches: Question on Emperor Clock, black forest clock, emperor clock
black forest clock, emperor clock, prattville alabama: Joni, determining why a clock doesn t work requires more than starting off with cleaning. First The clock should be relatively level (it does not to be exactly level) and stable so it doesn t rock. The pendulum parts (pendulum, hanger and suspension spring)...
Clocks, Watches: Regulator Clock chimes incorrectly, hand shaft, professional clock
hand shaft, professional clock, star wheel: Hi Carol, Unfortunately this problem involves more than a simple adjustment, and will probably require the services of a professional clock repairer. The mechanism that controls the strike is called a rack and snail . I have attached a photo to help...
Clocks, Watches: Regulator mech movement wall clock, movement wall clock, hand shaft
movement wall clock, hand shaft, sentimental values: Hi again Kara, You will probably not be able to find a detailed diagram of this movement and its parts. I have only seen such diagrams or parts listings for a couple of the major German movement manufacturers. Regarding replacing broken parts, parts...
Clocks, Watches: Replacement key for Waltham Regulator wall clock, day clocks, size key
day clocks, size key, prattville alabama: Anita, there are a few different sizes of keys. Most of the Asian 31-day clocks use the same size key, but some are different. The best thing to do is to take the clock in to a clockmaker and have it fitted. The second thing would be to take the key in...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway Clock, Overwinding, Hermle
Overwinding, Hermle, stopping: First off, let me state that no clock manufactured since about 1700 can be overwound. If the clock does not run when fully (or even partially) wound, there is a problem. That said, there are a few things you can try yourself, before taking the clock into...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway Grandfather Clock, Model #7646, code cf, grandfather clock
code cf, grandfather clock, prattville alabama: Larry, did you just receive this clock or can you give me a history of the chime failure? Usually the heaviest or heavier of the three weights should be on your right as you face the clock. It is needed for the chime to function. I do not know the model...
Clocks, Watches: Russian Submarine Clock, hobkirk, clock
hobkirk, clock: My question to you is how many turns of the key are needed to fully wind it and which direction do you move the hands to set the time. (clockwise or counter clockwise) wind it till it stops and move the minute hand either direction to set the time...
Clocks, Watches: re-attaching chains to floor clock, emporer clock company, emperor clock
emporer clock company, emperor clock, floor clock: Your clock was built from a kit provided by the Emperor Clock Company. They are still very much in business and operate a regarded customer service unit. They are on the internet emperorclock.com I suggest you contact them, there is no better source than...
Clocks, Watches: replace quartz battery clock movement, hand shaft, merritts antiques
hand shaft, merritts antiques, clock supply: Hi Linda, Quartz battery movements are available from clock supply houses, like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire Clock. They are generally easy to install. If your clock has a pendulum or mechanical chime rods, the replacement will be a little...
Clocks, Watches: replacement pendulum, black forest clock, grandmother clock
black forest clock, grandmother clock, clock factory: John, I am not familiar with the clock by these numbers. Send me the information on the back of the movement or a digital of the back of it. Also send me a digital of the pendulum and one of the bottom showing the broken pieces. Do you still have all of...
Clocks, Watches: Schatz Ship Bell Clock, bell clock, vintage clock
bell clock, vintage clock, clock movements: John, I and clockmakers I know do repair these clocks. Labor rates and parts do vary, depending on the area in which you live. Quartz and mechanical Ship s Bell clock movements are available, sometimes requiring a little modification. But replacing a movement...
Clocks, Watches: Seiko and Kundo clocks, kundo clock, merritts antiques
kundo clock, merritts antiques, seiko clock: Hi Yuri, When a quartz movement loses that much time, the only remedy is to replace the entire movement. There are many types of quartz movements available from clock supply houses like Timesavers or Merritts Antiques. Depending on what movement is in your...
Clocks, Watches: Seiko quartz schoolhouse wall clock problem, hand shaft, minute gap
hand shaft, minute gap, schoolhouse wall: Hi George, From your description, the problem is unclear. As you describe it, there is only a 10 minute gap from the time the clock strikes the hour and the time it chimes the first quarter. If this is the case, there is an internal problem, and you will...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Grandfather Clock, seth thomas grandfather clock, hand shaft
seth thomas grandfather clock, hand shaft, small pliers: Hi again Bonnie, The hour hand pipe (shaft) is usually slightly tapered to allow the hand to be pressed on. Because of this, the hand usually comes off easily once it is initially loosened. Because of this, I would recommend that you look for any scratches,...
Clocks, Watches: Sligh clock chimes, prattville alabama, john newman
prattville alabama, john newman, clockmaker: KC, turn the minute hand through the quarters, allowing each one to chime until it gets to the hour chime and strike. Disregard the position of the minute hand. Without turning either hand, remove the hand nut and the minute hand. It should have a brass...
Clocks, Watches: Sligh Grandfather Clock, movement model, ebay
movement model, ebay, grandfather clock: Jim, I do not have any cross reference information on the model labels of these clocks. The movement model information would be found on the movement itself, but might not reflect the presence of an auto night silencer. If you had one it would usually be...
Clocks, Watches: Sligh Grandfather Clock Model 0959-1-cm, somerset kentucky, antique clocks
somerset kentucky, antique clocks, grandfather clock: Jack, as your clock is a modern production clock, I don t know who could give you an estimate. Most clock appraisers specialize in antique clocks. I know of one in Pennsylvania that does this. I will contact him and see if he would arrange an estimate for...
Clocks, Watches: Slipping minute hand on skeleton clock, north london uk, hand clutch
north london uk, hand clutch, skeleton clock: the hand clutch system used is loose. The clutching system that allows the gearing to turn the hands but also allows the minute hand to be turned to set the time is loose. two systems were used often. The minute hands are on a square headed brass shaft...
Clocks, Watches: Smiths 1950s Westminster Chiming Clock, westminster chiming clock, smiths
westminster chiming clock, smiths, 1950s: If you are talking about a spring or weight driven clock I will need a digital picture depicting the S and F you reference. There are so many variences available that it would be difficult to even visualize your problem. With the requested pic I am sure...
Clocks, Watches: Snapped Mainspring, mantle clocks, walnut veneer
mantle clocks, walnut veneer, spring replacement: Bigger, but springs are cheap- labor and expertise to install is more. So take it to the clocksmith and have it repaired and get an estimate first. Might have damaged other parts when spring let go or not- but inspection will tell. Better it snapped outside...
Clocks, Watches: ST A401-000 Movement Parts, mantel clock, mr saunders
mantel clock, mr saunders, cart images: August 1967 Hermle movement # 351-020 with a 15mm long pendulum (suspension post to regulating nut) I assume yu have the leader? : http://www.clock-keys.com/CART/images/15891.JPG http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=15891%2C20803%2C15801&submit1=Search...
Clocks, Watches: Stopped clock..., ansonia clock company, ansonia clock co
ansonia clock company, ansonia clock co, mantle clock: Kevin, the Ansonia Clock Company made clocks from the mid to late 1800 s up into the first quarter of the 1900 s Their clocks are some of the more desirable collector s clocks of the seven or eight major American clock companies around the turn of the century....
Clocks, Watches: Stopped mantal clock, mantel clock, clockmaker
mantel clock, clockmaker, prattville alabama: Michael, if the clock was bought new it is 50 years old. How often has it been serviced? In the last 10 years? I suggest that a clock be serviced every 7 to 10 years. That equals to about $15-20/year. Servicing should include cleaning, inspecting, repairing...
Clocks, Watches: seiko skeleton clock not working, skeleton clock, skeleton clocks
skeleton clock, skeleton clocks, quartz movements: Hi Andrea, Seiko skeleton clocks have quartz movements, and quartz movements are generally not repairable. First, you should try replacing the battery or batteries with fresh, alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries or the old-fashioned heavy...
Clocks, Watches: setting clock, tempus fugit grandfather clock, moving moon
tempus fugit grandfather clock, moving moon, moon dial: Kenny, first, the phrase Tempus Fugit has nothing to do with the model of the clock. It is at the top of the arch on the dial which is in place of a moving moon dial. The phrase is Latin for Time Flies . You will have to be more detailed in your...
Clocks, Watches: small clock MS lube, clock materials, haven clock
clock materials, haven clock, main spring: Without knowing anything about the grade of grease you propose using I can only venture that it might be okay for the mainspring only. I would rather recommend a good grade of clock lubricant. Any such lubricant sold by a reputable clock materials house...
Clocks, Watches: sonic cleaning solution, don shaffer, mantel clocks
don shaffer, mantel clocks, mechanical clocks: water based : http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=17863%2C17864&submit1=Search I prefer waterless: http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=16004%2C16006&submit1=Search either will do - mixing your own from scratch...
Clocks, Watches: Tempus Fugile Pendulum Clock, pendulum clock, latin motto
pendulum clock, latin motto, clock dials: Tempus Fugit is a Latin motto put on some clock dials for fun. It means time flies and is not a type of clock. You can have a German 8 day movement or a Korean 31 day movement and I have not enought info to determine which. Set the time clockwise...
Clocks, Watches: Tempus Fugite grandmother clock, grandmother clock, dial clocks
grandmother clock, dial clocks, brass clocks: Karen, First off, let me explain that Tempus Fugit is not a clock brand. It is Latin for Time flies , or, more often, Time is Fleeting . The implication being of course, that our time here on earth is limited, therefore we should not waste it. That said,...
Clocks, Watches: No Tic Toc, tic toc, clock movement
tic toc, clock movement, clock hands: Vickie, before I can help you I need information on the clock movement as far as the model number of the clock movement, which is determined by the information located on the back plate of the movement. This will help me identify the weights and how they...
Clocks, Watches: Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock, tiffany company, tiffany co
tiffany company, tiffany co, grandfather clock: Tiffany never mad anything - they are a store in New York and elsewhere. They had items made for them and had their name put on them. Many of the large Tiffany GF were made by J.J.Elliott. The back brass plate of the mechanism itself normally has the id...
Clocks, Watches: tall clock, pendulum assembly, tall clock
pendulum assembly, tall clock, moon dial: let s review-- it worked for 3 years after you had it overhauled and then in the middle of the night 1/2 way through the winding week, un-touched by human hands it stopped, never to tick again??? OR had you just wound it up? gone away for a month? Moved the...
Clocks, Watches: trouble finding clock parts, school clock, klockit
school clock, klockit, craft products: I believe the successor of Craft Products is currently doing business under the name of Klockit. Perhaps they can assist you. If that fails you go online and view TimeSavers catalog. They probably have the parts you need in stock. Their address timesavers.com...
Clocks, Watches: urgus clock works, clock repair shop, urgos
clock repair shop, urgos, square dial: 1) why not repair the original works? 2) Urgos is the correct name 3) 6/36 is the old Urgos part # no longer in manufacture 4) a Hermle 350-020 movement is the closest replacement 5) Empire Clock shows a brass 11 3/4 square dial in their catalog...
Clocks, Watches: uw32/1a new listing uw32319, grandfather clocks, prattville alabama
grandfather clocks, prattville alabama, john newman: Glen, okay, that s the information I need. The lightest or lighter weight would go on the left side which is the strike side. Since it works intermittently, at least all the linkages for proper operation are doing their job, and it is probable that the lubricants...
Clocks, Watches: Verichron school clock, hand shaft, school clock
hand shaft, school clock, line catalogs: Sarah, from just the brand, Verichon, I cannot tell what type of movement you have. Is it a battery movement and speaker or does it have the mechanical chimes with hammers that strike the chime rods? I wold check Timesavers(www.timesavers.com) and Klockit...
Clocks, Watches: Verichron wind-up 8-day wall clock, westminster chime clock, clock repair
westminster chime clock, clock repair, wall clock: make sure it just isn t lodged inside the case somewhere.Happens. any clock repair facility a 4mm square key (#7 or #8 depending upon the measuring system used) on line: http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=10181&submit1=Searc...
Clocks, Watches: VINTAGE GERMAN CUCKOO CLOCK, vintage german cuckoo clock, german cuckoo clock
vintage german cuckoo clock, german cuckoo clock, cuckoo clocks: Without inspection of your clock I suspect a ratchet problem. Such problems can sometimes be solved by carefully inspecting the chain to see if all the links are properly formed and closed. Using a pair of miniture needlenose pliers correct all deformed...
Clocks, Watches: Viking Regulator, pendulum bob, clock strikes
pendulum bob, clock strikes, giving me a hard time: Robert, great photo and information. I am familiar with that movement. If you want to send it to me I can evaluate it and give you some options on restoring or replacing. If you will email me at my email address below, I will give you the details. Just...
Clocks, Watches: vidette chimes, professional clock, grandfather clock
professional clock, grandfather clock, wall clock: Hi Richard, If your only problem is that the clock strikes the wrong number of hours, and the hours struck are always off by the same amount (e.g., always strikes one time less than it should), then the solution is a simple adjustment. Please see my recent...
Clocks, Watches: vidette chimes, hourly chime, wall clock
hourly chime, wall clock, correct time: the on and off ittues is a bigger problem but to set the hour right initially:move the hour hand (short one) to agree and point at the number on the dial the same as the number of strikes the clock bongs. Reset the correct time with the minute hand as usua...
Clocks, Watches: viking regulator, franz hermle, rectangular case
franz hermle, rectangular case, rectangular type: Marilyn, I am familiar with the movement but photos would help. Send one of the complete front of the clock and one of the pendulum rod. I m not sure which type of regulator it is. Is it an octagonal school house type or a rectangular case? Later on I...
Clocks, Watches: A. Wagner Pocket Watch, wagner bros, ron wagner
wagner bros, ron wagner, ebay: Ron, Wagner & Bros. Standard is most likely a jeweler, but it is not the manufacturer, of the watch. The first step would be to look at the movement itself and see who made it. Then you can compare the value to other watches by that same manufacturer....
Clocks, Watches: Wall clock motor, quartz wall clocks, clock repair shop
quartz wall clocks, clock repair shop, duracell batteries: Dennis, with one exception, I have never heard of a quartz clocks dying (immediately) from a dead battery. The exception is with electronic devices that are never turned off such as a clock motor, or a device with a switch is left on, such as a flashlight....
Clocks, Watches: Waltham 14 k gold pkt.watch runs off and on, intermittent running
intermittent running: There are many things which can cause intermittent running in a pocket watch. Most often, when a watch will run for a short while, it is an indication that one of the cap jewels is chipped or cracked. When you shake the watch, you move the pivot away from...
Clocks, Watches: Waltham 31-day chime - pendulum stops, clock 2, horizontal loop
clock 2, horizontal loop, spartus: Hi Pete, There are many possible causes for your clock s stopping, but the most likely is that it is out of beat. I recently described the beat-setting process in my answer to Don - Lenzkirch Beat Setting . The differences between that clock and yours...
Clocks, Watches: Waltham Pocket Watch with Provenance, bateman jewellers, waltham pocket watch
bateman jewellers, waltham pocket watch, mint condition: Will, I knew you could do it. There is nothing to it and after the first time, you are now an expert. It most likely is not solid gold. Only 5% of watches are solid gold and they would be marked as such. As I said previously, the value comes from...
Clocks, Watches: Waterbury "Companion" carriage clock, carriage clock, quartz movement
carriage clock, quartz movement, mechanical movement: Pat, I m afraid I don t have much good news for you. Although this is a really nice looking clock, It would be extremely difficult to find all the parts needed for it. I m not sure about the winding arbors, but they appear to be missing, broken or incomplete...
Clocks, Watches: Welby Clock, anniversary clock, anniversary clocks
anniversary clock, anniversary clocks, repair persons: Their really is not a lot of reliable information out there on anniversary clocks. I don t know if they still exist but it could be well worth your while to pursue a contact with the Horolovar Company. For many years Charles Terwilliger directed the company....
Clocks, Watches: Westminster Chime Quartz movement, westminster chime, hand shaft
westminster chime, hand shaft, mantle clock: Have your repair person give you your money back or have him get the proper movement now that you know where to have him get it. You need to get the right hand shaft length and make sure it will fit the case --all require experience in the purchase that you...
Clocks, Watches: Whistle Clock, google search, clock values
google search, clock values, antique clock: I have heard of these, but never encountered one in the course of my business. I suggest you try doing a Google search for antique clock values . There is a web site, the specific name of which escapes me at the moment, (I think it is something like antiqueclockvalue.com,...
Clocks, Watches: wadswoth case in a omega watch?, omega watch, machinary
omega watch, machinary, wadsworth: Movement and cases very frequently originate from a variety of suppliers. In other words an omega marked movement in a wadsworth case is not unusual. Regards WJP ...
Clocks, Watches: waltham clock, waltham watch company, tall case clocks
waltham watch company, tall case clocks, waltham name: Carol, I sometimes buy clocks just because I like them and no other reason. You are correct about it probably not being an antique. Being a 31-day clock, it is probably Asian, as most of the Waltham and other 31-day clocks are Asian. As with other companies...
Clocks, Watches: waltham wall clock, clock face, wall clock
clock face, wall clock, yard sale: Hi Dustin, As you look at the clock, the left shaft winds the hour/half-hour strike, and the right shaft winds the time (pendulum) mechanism. Note that you must wind both keys for the clock to run properly. People sometimes wind only the time side in...
Clocks, Watches: Young Town Quart, quartz movement, prattville alabama
quartz movement, prattville alabama, john newman: Carrie, I imagine you are describing the hour, minute and seconds hands. What you need to do is remove the movement, measure it, particularly the threaded mounting shaft for diameter and length to match the thickness of the dial. Probably the best source...
Clocks, Watches: 1935 tempus fugit grandfather clock, grandfather clock, antique repair
grandfather clock, antique repair, approximate value: Hi there Darlene: Is the clock a 5-tube or 9-tube Hershedy movement? You can tell because the chime tubes are visible through the door of the clock? If you can send a picture(s) of your clock and upload them, I can give you a very good idea of the approximate...
Clocks, Watches: 30/31 Day Clocks, Howard Miller clock repair
Howard Miller clock repair: All of the modern 30/31 day movements are as I described. Some are not as bad as other but none are fun to work on. There are some antique 31 day movements that are really special so don t be confused. It is the Korean and Chinese ones that are trouble....
Clocks, Watches: 30/31 Day Clocks, antique clock repair, day clocks
antique clock repair, day clocks, clock shops: Hi there Jonathan: Again, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I am sad that people are led to believe that these clocks will become heirlooms and spend good money on one that uses the 31-Day movements. Your selection of Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Sleigh,...
Clocks, Watches: 30/31 Day Clocks, day clocks, clock mechanisms
day clocks, clock mechanisms, clock shops: no company has made clock mechanisms in USA for over 60 years, including Howard Miller, who until 10 years ago was buying from several German companies, but finally bought the Kieninger Company in Germany to get their own private source for their clock cases....
Clocks, Watches: 30/31 Day Clocks, day clocks, clock shops
day clocks, clock shops, exact reproductions: Jonathan, I answered this question, but might have had a computer glitch, because it came back to answer again. Sorry for the delay. To compare your grandma s clocks, an automobile or lawnmower or any mechanical device will usually run much longer than...
Clocks, Watches: 30/31 Day Clocks, day clocks, clock repairers
day clocks, clock repairers, clock shops: Hi Jonathan, There are many variables involved in this question, and I wish I could give a simple answer, but I can t. I have seen good quality movements completely worn out at 12 years, and I have seen 35 year old movements still going strong. For...
Clocks, Watches: 40 year old grandfather clock, clock shop, follow ups
clock shop, follow ups, grandfather clock: Ralph, first, the 451, manufactured by Hermle, has no jewels to replace. After looking at the movement information you have provided, it does specify that! These movements have bushings, which are holes in the plates for the arbors (shafts or axles) to turn....
Clocks, Watches: 400 day clock that flutters, 400 Day, anniversary
400 Day, anniversary: Hi Clyde, The adjustment of 400-Day clocks is extremely complicated, and there are multiple possible causes of this problem. First, it is essential that you use the Horolovar 400-Day Repair Guide in setting up the suspension wire and positioning the top...
Clocks, Watches: Access to longcase clock movement., ratchet wheel, clock movement
ratchet wheel, clock movement, seat board: nut holding minute hand gets unscrewed - may need a pair of pliers? pull hand straight off pull and twist hour hand straight off can not tell if face is pinned to the mechanism normally if not pinned to the face- the mechanism would come out through...
Clocks, Watches: Alaron 31 day Schoolhouse Clock, pencil line, style clock
pencil line, style clock, clock on the wall: hang the clock straight--you still will have to find where straight is, right? Going to use a carpenter s level? after finding straight , slightly bend the wire the pendulum hooks on - left or right to get the sound of the ticking even -so it runs...
Clocks, Watches: alaron 31 day ciock c=24, prattville alabama, john newman
prattville alabama, john newman, pendulum: Verna, if you can remove it from the case and reinstall it, you send it to me along with the hands and pendulum and I ll do what I can do to fix it up for you. Email me at the address below and I ll give you the details. We ll get you going! John Newman...
Clocks, Watches: ansonia clock, approximate value, productid
approximate value, productid, clock: try here: http://www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com/indexlinks.php?manufacturer=Ansonia where does the holborn come from? never heard of that. buy the book or find it in a library and look? http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=15045&submit1=Searc...
Clocks, Watches: antique watch makers kit, watchmakers tools, watch makers
watchmakers tools, watch makers, gold powder: Scott, There is quite a market for antique watchmakers tools and parts. I hesitate to give you a value because, without a physical inspection (or at a minimum, seeing the items), it would be irresponsible to take a guess. I have two suggestions for...
Clocks, Watches: approx. value and age of a clock, cuckoo clock, tempus fugit
cuckoo clock, tempus fugit, safe bet: on the back where it has 341-020 (Hermle Company #) there is also a number indicating the year of mfg. Hermle started in 1988 coding the date with letters A = 1988 Value is problematic. It would be a safe bet it is worth what YOU just paid for it...
Clocks, Watches: BATTERY OPERATED QUARTZ CLOCKS, quartz clocks, quartz movements
quartz clocks, quartz movements, elgin: I have been selling quartz movements for over 10 years and find them to be very accurate. I don t sell Elgin and have replaced many of them with the American made movements we sell. I can say that all quartz movements are inexpensive and are made of plastic....
Clocks, Watches: Baldwin clock parts, random dial, clock dial
random dial, clock dial, grandfather clock: I can t help you on this one. I can tell you what dials you can use on a movement but I can t tell you what movement a dial would specifically fit. I do not believe such a reference exists. To make use of a random dial you would have to take quite a few...
Clocks, Watches: Benedict Bros pocket watch, waltham watch company, mor info
waltham watch company, mor info, ebay: Jim, Benedict brothers was the name of a jeweler. The watch movement comes from the Waltham watch company and was made in the year 1900. The value is mostly based on the condition of the watch. You need to be honest about this. There is no such thing...
Clocks, Watches: Bentima 7 day chime mantlepiece clock, stops, stopped
stops, stopped, stop: Hi Michael, There are many possible causes of a clock s failure to run, but the three most common are 1) the pendulum is out of beat or the pendulum assembly is improperly connected, 2) the movement needs lubrication, and 3) the bearings in the movement...
Clocks, Watches: Boston ShipStrike, shipstrike clock, ships bells
shipstrike clock, ships bells, friction: should not need to set it- is this a two spring clock with two winding holes in the dial? it should strike if not shut off and run for a week -- so you got bigger problems that just knowing how to set it will fix. ships bells as you might know start with one...
Clocks, Watches: block chimes, chime
chime: Hi Janet, The numbers on the chime block will not be of assistance to you. Chime block and rod assemblies are available from any good clock materials supplier, such as Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com). You will...
Clocks, Watches: bubble glass for ingraham clock, glass
glass: Hi Hugues, Most good clock supply houses carry a wide selection of circular convex glass. If this is what you are looking for, you could try Timesavers (www.timesavers.com), Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com) or Empire Clock (www.empireclock.com), for...
Clocks, Watches: Centurin 35 Day Clock, day clocks, day clock
day clocks, day clock, ant info: Beth, there were literally tens of thousands of these Asian clocks made over the years, with different case designs and trim. As most of them are not presently considered collector s clocks, there is not much available literature on them. Very few had identifying...
Clocks, Watches: Centurion grandfather cloc k - 35 day, tick tock, sure what type
tick tock, sure what type, prattville alabama: Karen, your clock was manufactured in Asia and some of these clocks have different winding patterns. Are you sure that you have tried winding the wind arbors in the correct direction? Sometimes a clock owner will try winding in the reverse direction and...
Clocks, Watches: Chime lever stuck, prattville alabama, john newman
prattville alabama, john newman, chime: Mary, having the clock for approximaely 18 years, you did not indicate whether you have had it serviced. It could be that the lubricants have become gummy and the chime drum is stuck or jammed. You can try to unjam it. As you look at the back of the movement,...
Clocks, Watches: CLOCK, Herschede, 5-tube
Herschede, 5-tube, 9-tube: Hi there Mr. Banks: Thanks for your question. Well, the Herschede 5-9 tube clocks are really the top of the line of the grandfather tall case clocks and as such are quite desirable and collectable--as the price usually reflects. The baby brother to...
Clocks, Watches: Clock chain, meadows and passmore, sprocket teeth
meadows and passmore, sprocket teeth, clock chain: Owen, I have just matched a chain to a sprocket on a grandfather clock made in the late 1800 s. I had to do a lot of swapping out before I found the correct one. I do not know of an easy way to do this. There are many considerations, as the way the sprocket...
Clocks, Watches: Clock Kit, clock kit, clock plans
clock kit, clock plans, clock kits: Alexander, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I was tied up this weekend. I think you are telling me you are looking for a mechanical wind up movement. You mention both kits and plans. There are quite a few of both available. Were you interested...
Clocks, Watches: Clock Movement Device, quartz clock movement
quartz clock movement: We don t sell Young Town Quartz movements. Usually quartz movements can be replaced by other brands. The size of the box is universal but there are considerations like the hand mounting shaft length, diameter and threaded mounting base. What is the thumb...
Clocks, Watches: Clock parts, howard miller, barometer
howard miller, barometer, good chance: I think you will have to get the part from Howard Miller. Your barometer was still listed in their 2004 catalog so there is a good chance they still have dials for them. Their phone number is 616-772-7277. Ask for the parts and service department. Let me...
Clocks, Watches: Clock Repair, marshalltown iowa, floor clock
marshalltown iowa, floor clock, clock repair: after 31 years the movement is probably ready for overhaul or replacement(better deal) entire new movement probably is about 300 dollars- an overhaul will cost as much. Sounds like the hour strike IS in sync, just striking to many times?? It is striking...
Clocks, Watches: Clock runs fast and no chimes, tempus fugit grandfather clock, professional clock
tempus fugit grandfather clock, professional clock, electronic clock: Hi Scott, The left weight (as you look at the clock) is for the hour strike, the center is for the time (pendulum), and the right is for the quarter-hour chime. 20 minutes per week gain is well within the limits of regulation. Turn the nut at the bottom...
Clocks, Watches: Clock Won't Chime, emperor clock, cam assembly
emperor clock, cam assembly, prattville alabama: Jim, sometimes there are freak happenings in a clock, but I don t think what you did hurt anything. If the clock has a silent lever, found next to the 3 , make sure it is not in the silent mode. If the minute hand is turned while a low numbered hour is...
Clocks, Watches: Clocks, clock oil, wd40
clock oil, wd40, cleaning solution: You got that right. Wd40 is a fine product, but it is about the worst thing you can use on a clock. Removing it is a problem. You will have to decontaminate the clocks by cleaning them. I gather this is a problem with more than one clock. Unfortunately...
Clocks, Watches: Clocks, antique clock repair, pendulum bob
antique clock repair, pendulum bob, clock case: Hi there Mr. Prendiville: WOW! What are the odds that the clock would hold perfect time WITHOUT the pendulum bob (which by the way, regulates the speed of the clock). Naturally the pendulum bob is suppose to be there so if it look too weird running...
Clocks, Watches: Colonial Zeeland Clock Chains, grandmother clock, sprocket wheel
grandmother clock, sprocket wheel, grandfather clock: Hi Sue, Describing the whole set up process is beyond the scope of this forum, but I can give you some general information. Regarding the chain, it is simply routed over the sprocket wheel, and does not engage with any other gears. If the chain that...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo Clock, cuckoo clock, pendulum length
cuckoo clock, pendulum length, wood screws: remove it and perhaps you can fix it but replacement is probably the best idea- depending upon the pendulum length 7 3/4 or 9 1/4 or 11 1/4 ( measure from the hanging post, top back of the mechanism to the middle of the wooden leaf) You have to remove the...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo Clock Problem, black forest cuckoo clock, black forest cuckoo
black forest cuckoo clock, black forest cuckoo, minute hands: most minute hands on cuckoos are a sandwich of a collet with a square hole- the hand- a flat washer - a nut if the nut ever got loose then the hand slips from where it should be pointing loosen the nut about one full turn and the minute hand should...
Clocks, Watches: carriage clock problems, antique clock repair, clock problems
antique clock repair, clock problems, carriage clocks: Hi there Mark: Oiling will not help and should be avoided in this case. Carriage Clocks by and large are very delicate movements that do not react well to over-oiling, bushing wear in the movement and usually have jeweled platform escapements located on...
Clocks, Watches: centurion 35 day clock, day clock, wall clock
day clock, wall clock, quarter hours: replacing Korean mechanisms is problematic in that they did not standardize anything and lot of the companies are no longer in business. It can be repaired - did you wid both sides tightly? this unit has a long heavy spring and takes 30+ cranks to wind it-...
Clocks, Watches: change elgin battery, razor blade, chronograph watch
razor blade, chronograph watch, careful work: Daniel, if you have used sufficient force and the back will not budge, then it is most likely a pop off back. Take a single aged razor blade and work it into the crease between the case and the watch back. BE VERY CAREFUL. Work your way around the circumference...
Clocks, Watches: no chime, chime
chime: Hi Tonia, There are many possible causes of chiming problems, so I can only give you some general suggestions. First, make sure that the heaviest weight is on the right (as you look at the clock). Check that the chime/silent lever is not set to Silent...
Clocks, Watches: Will not chime, history of the clock, chime clocks
history of the clock, chime clocks, prattville alabama: KD, not knowing the manufacturer of the movement or the history of the clock, as far as when or how the chime started malfunctioning, I can give you some general information. All winding on most chime clocks is done in the same direction. So you are probably...
Clocks, Watches: chime spring on S.T. wind up, clock repair books, seth thomas
clock repair books, seth thomas, clock work: Kathy, as I have mentioned on previous answers, I consider mainsprings rattlesnakes . If you don t know how to handle them, they can bite and do some damage. That s why I will not try to give instructions by email. I only do this under closely supervised...
Clocks, Watches: no chimes!!!, clock movement, new clock
clock movement, new clock, correct numbers: A403-001 is Set Thomas s number for the Hermle 350-060. probably needs to be looked at by a pro- most are shot after 30 years and best to replace with a new 350-060 if you want to have it work for another 20+ years with no problems. here:http://cgi.ebay.com/Hermle-350-060-New-Clock-Movement_W0QQitemZ220220733228QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_...
Clocks, Watches: cleaning and oiling movement, mineral spirits, q tip
mineral spirits, q tip, prattville alabama: John, I cannot recommend non-approved chemicals for clock servicing. Sometimes the lubricants used for clocks are not compatible with other chemicals. I do not know of any interactions between these oils and turpentine and mineral spirits. but I cannot be...
Clocks, Watches: clock, pearl clock, decorative gold
pearl clock, decorative gold, grandfather clock: The 79 probably means that the movement was made in 1979. If you are looking for a decorative piece on the face (dial) of the clock it will be hard to find. You may be able to purchase 4 of them or get a used dial and remove the pieces from it. Can you send...
Clocks, Watches: clock cleaning, clock cleaning
clock cleaning: You can use an ammoniated cleaner like the one at this page: http://www.norkro.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25&products_id=80 It s a concentrate: One pint of cleaner mixes with 8 parts water to make about one gallon of cleaner. You don...
Clocks, Watches: clock chime, antique clock repair, clock chime
antique clock repair, clock chime, o clock: Hi Robert: Thanks for your question. If the problem is just that the clock chimes 8 times for 6 o clock, then VERY carefully, move the HOUR hand to the corresponding hour per strike, not the minute hand and you should be in sync. If I misunderstood...
Clocks, Watches: clock movement set up & maintenence, pendulum assembly, clock movement
pendulum assembly, clock movement, brass piece: heaviest weight goes on the right and the next in the middle as you face the clock. run through this set up and see: -The pendulum assembly begins at the top with a 1 two legged suspension spring pinned to a brass post sticking out of the back of the...
Clocks, Watches: clock schmeckenbecher, momemtum, prattville alabama
momemtum, prattville alabama, wall clock: Richard, unless you pulled the weights up so hard or fast and jammed the weights, that is not the problem. The pendulum is probably swinging on its own momemtum, as it would do without any power (no weights). It could be that the lubricants have become gummy...
Clocks, Watches: clock won't chime, hammer heads, german wall
hammer heads, german wall, wall clock: you really need to get the rebuilder to solve your problem. The hammer heads need to be about 1/8 above the chime rods in the at rest position to make the best sound. bend the handles to adjust this spacing. could have worn chime hammer tails- could be...
Clocks, Watches: clock won't chime, rebushing, rebuilt
rebushing, rebuilt, won't strike: Hi there Bobbi: I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your clock you had serviced. The first question that comes to mind is what did the clock shop rebuild for the $350.00 you spent? Did they rebush the time side only or did they rebush...
Clocks, Watches: Door Lock, Slich Clock, sligh clock, open key
sligh clock, open key, jamb: hardware store- locksmith, etc. Standard mechanism but right size and shape needed - bring the old to compare. You saying the key will not turn the lock with the door open?- key could be worn or the lock defective. you saying the key turns & the lock...
Clocks, Watches: desk clock chime the hour, emperor clock, clock oil
emperor clock, clock oil, clock chime: the clock strikes the hour and chimes quarterly. watch in the back door to see what happens when the hour chimes play- the gear just peaking around the corner of the plate on the upper tight should move after the 16 notes of the Westminster chime play on...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor Bracket Clock, 50th wedding anniversary, google images
50th wedding anniversary, google images, pendulum bob: Travis, FYI, the moon dial on clocks has to do with the phases of the moon, not night and day. The fraction indicates the relative pendulum length (11cm) which relates to 200.78 beats per minute. I am familiar with the Emperor Bracket Clock you have....
Clocks, Watches: Emperor Clock not chiming, emperor clock, tick tock
emperor clock, tick tock, clockmakers: Russ, yes, there should be a cover over the movement. Years of accumulation of dust will mix with the lubricants and cause even more wear on the moving parts. You can make one out of 1/4 plywood. As you mentioned, the Emperor 100M (Jauch 77 ) movement...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor Clock Model 120, emperor clock, clock kit
emperor clock, clock kit, prattville alabama: One of the things I forgot to ask was the manufacturer and model number of the movement. The information would be found on the back of the movement plate. If you see a 77 somewhere, it would be a Jauch. If on the lower right you find a 451-050, it would...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor Clock won't continue to run, hard wood flooring, emperor clock
hard wood flooring, emperor clock, clock case: Hi there Larry: Thanks for your question. There are a couple of things to ask first. When was the clock last serviced with a cleaning and oiling (emphasis on cleaning of the pivots)? Is the clock in beat with the pendulum on? Is the clock sitting on...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor clock, emperor clock, moving moon
emperor clock, moving moon, moon dial: Allan, I am familiar with the Emperor model 501 movement, but not the 502. It is a 5-tube tubular chime unit. Also I do not recognize the Blue Moon designation. It could be that it is just referring to the moving moon dial. Also do you know the model...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor clock model 199m, emperor clock, minute shaft
emperor clock, minute shaft, clock chime: George, the minute hand has a brass bushing on it which has a square hole. This fits on a the square minute shaft. The purpose of this is to keep the minute hand positioned on the shaft so it trips at the proper quarter and on the hour. Sometimes the hand...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor Grandfather clocked - moved, westminster chime, tick tock
westminster chime, tick tock, moon dial: MarkRoy, the 200M (M stands for moon dial) would be a single Westminster chime. DON T adjust the pallets. That is something an experienced clockmaker would know how to adjust, and the pallets are the last thing that can cause problems, unless for some rare...
Clocks, Watches: Emperor grandfather clock chimes sound flat, clock case, grandfather clock
clock case, grandfather clock, prattville alabama: John, this usually happens when a movement is removed and replaced in the clock case. It does to me just about every time. If none of the hammers were disturbed, you should be able to reposition the movement slightly until the hammers are back where they...
Clocks, Watches: ENFIELD CLOCK, square hole, correct time
square hole, correct time, enfield: You need to reposition the minute hand. Wait for the clock to start striking, stop the time keeping train and keep it stopped untill this operation is completed. Take the hand nut off, then remkove the minute hand. Turn the hand over and you will see that...
Clocks, Watches: emperor clock anchor arm, emperor clock, clock company
emperor clock, clock company, arm assembly: you never said why you replaced the suspension spring. did it break ? did you save the parts to compare with the new one? what is the overall length of the new part you recieved? can you attach a photo of the assembly with the arm resting on the foot...
Clocks, Watches: emperor grandmother clock, emperor clock, grandmother clock
emperor clock, grandmother clock, precise movement: Replacement movements are readily available for most Emperor kit clocks. For me to tell you which one to order I would need ALL the information stamped on the movements brass back plate. This will tell me the precise movement needed. Regards WJP WEB...
Clocks, Watches: Faulty repair, can I fix?, sec loss, clock repairs
sec loss, clock repairs, faulty repair: ok got it the carriage drum with the pins on it on the right rear of the movement has a drive gear on the opposite end of its shaft that it is on and between the two brass plates. put the chimes on quarter after so they just have finished doing 4 notes...
Clocks, Watches: Franz Hermle chimes are sticky., franz hermle, mantle clock
franz hermle, mantle clock, jewel movement: if it is wound tight on all 3 springs - might be a little oil will get it going or it may be worn internally to the point of overhaul or replacement($200 or so for new mechanism) these are generally good for 20+ years - there will be a date or date code on...
Clocks, Watches: French Clock, french clock, clock shop
french clock, clock shop, follow ups: John, send a photo of the back of the movement to my email address below. I will send an inquiry to my Clocksmiths group and see if anyone has any information. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage Prattville, Alabama klokdok@juno.com...
Clocks, Watches: French Clock Pendulum Bob, French clock pendulum
French clock pendulum: Here at norkro.com we sell a generic French pendulum that should work fine with your clock. You need to cut the rod and attach the hook when you get the rod to the correct length. I can give you more information on how to do this if you are interested. ...
Clocks, Watches: Benedict Bros pocket watch, jewels, gold
Clocks, Watches: Benedict Bros pocket watch, jewels, gold
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock, schwenningen, good time
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock, schwenningen, good time, hanson
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock lubrication, stoddard solvent, light oil
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock lubrication, stoddard solvent, light oil, grandmother
Clocks, Watches: fitting suspension spring, star wheel, ebay
star wheel, ebay, silver plate: Thanks for the great photo and all the other information. One thing strikes me as looking odd is that the top block is sideways from the way they usually sit. Is this the way the clock always was? Also, it looks like the fork should be on the other side...
Clocks, Watches: Gerald Ford Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller clock
howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller clock, howard miller grandfather: no such thing as a fake Howard Miller Clock that I have EVER heard of. If the furniture quality is there and the movement is a Kieninger (new HM in the last 10 years used this brand of movement)then who cares? It will loose value just like all of them over...
Clocks, Watches: German Cuckoo pendulum doesn't tick or keep swinging, cuckoo, strike
cuckoo, strike, not running: Hi there Teresa: The English translation of the German is literally, Drink, Drink, Drink little brother! Drink, I have my heart in Heidelberg, referring to the song the music box is playing most likely. So, on to the more important issue: why the...
Clocks, Watches: Glycine watch in Wadsworth Referee case, jewel movement, black ribbon
jewel movement, black ribbon, pocket watches: Jodi, after World War I, it was very common to see watches that were converted from pocket watches into wristwatches. Later, watches were actually made as wristwatches. Three adjustments means that the watch was turned in three different directions (the...
Clocks, Watches: Grand father clock, pendulum bob, rating nut
pendulum bob, rating nut, grand father clock: Mort, Before you start adjusting, you might want to check the pendulum hanging configuration. The pendulum should be hanging from the hanger, which is probably a brass strap about 6 long. The hanger is attached to the suspension spring which looks like...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather Clock, barrow on humber, clock makers
barrow on humber, clock makers, lincolnshire england: Not seeing your clock I suspect it is of English origin. If so there was a John Jackson working out of Barrow-on-Humber, (Lincolnshire, England) from 1835-1876. I suggest you seek out a book on clock makers of Linconshire for more information. Regards WJP...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock, clock company, rockford ill
clock company, rockford ill, grandfather clock: Mark in previous attempts to research the Hanson Clock Company, I have not found much information. The Hanson Clock Company was located in Rockford, IL, and a clock I found was referenced as being built in 1915. Mauthe (pronounciation was somenting like...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock, tick tock, clock movement
tick tock, clock movement, movable arm: Frank, without knowing the model of the clock movement (usually determined by the information on the back plate of the movement), I can only guess at what might be wrong. Last part first, the lever might have something to do with a silence function. Usually...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock stopped working, grandfather clock, broken tooth
grandfather clock, broken tooth, brass plate: so it worked perfectly till you pulled up the weights like you do every week? not a broken tooth. it has three weights? the info stamped on the back of the rear brass plate of the mechanism itself would have the makers s info that I would need to be of help...
Clocks, Watches: Grandfather clock won't keep running, grandfather clock, backplate
grandfather clock, backplate, first solution: If I am to help you I will need information. Based upon what you have told me I believe your clock has moved out of beat as a consequence of its move. Correcting this deficiency is relatively simple, however, before I can relate the how, I must be able to...
Clocks, Watches: Grandmother Clock, grandmother clock, prattville alabama
grandmother clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Freda, it works a little differently from that. The weights prower the clock functions. Generally speaking,these clocks usually have 3 weights, the one on the left (as you face the clock) is for the strike, the one in the center for the time and the one...
Clocks, Watches: Grandmother clock, grandmother clock, antique repair
grandmother clock, antique repair, suspension springs: OK, Well now we re getting to the issue! Excellent Job in checking the suspension spring. Here s the next thing to do...set up the clock and be sure that the chimes are working by advancing the minute hand to eliminate the chance that the strike mechanism...
Clocks, Watches: Gustav Becker 2 weight Regulator, gustav becker clocks, timesavers inc
gustav becker clocks, timesavers inc, clock materials: Right up front, I am particularly partial to Gustav Becker clocks. That being aid I ll get to you inquiries. As to proper weight, I cannot answer this without actually seeing the clock. Generally speaking a Becker in normal operating condition requires...
Clocks, Watches: g-father clock, howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather
howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather, clock case: The fact that it runs with the pendulum of is good news. Hopefully it is just a matter of adjusting the beat. Some clocks have auto-beat movements. Try holding the pendulum way over to one side and letting it swing (try to not let it hit the other side of...
Clocks, Watches: garrard carriage clock dated 1954, clock mechanism, carriage clock
clock mechanism, carriage clock, time train: Hi Steve, As you re looking at the clock, the left arbor winds the hour strike, the center winds the time train, and the right winds the quarter-hour chimes. Note that it is important to wind all arbors all the way, as far as they will go, each time you...
Clocks, Watches: granddaughter clock, granddaughter clock, franz hermle
granddaughter clock, franz hermle, clock cases: Hermle is better known as the maker of the mechanisms for many many companies that build clock cases and put their German movements in them- ie, Howard Miller , Ridgeway, etc Unless it says Hermle on the dial, probably not made by them except the movement-...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock, miller clocks, antique clocks
miller clocks, antique clocks, grandfather clock: Brenda, if you will look at my personal profile on Allexperts, I have stated that I do not do appraisals because I am not a certified appraiser and the values of clocks vary quite a bit depending not only on the original selling price, condition of case and...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock, clock oil, professional clock
clock oil, professional clock, gear shaft: Hi Barbara, Longcase clocks should be lubricated every 2 to 4 years. It is best to have a professional clock repairer do a service call for this. However, if you want to do it yourself, you should apply a very small drop of clock oil to every point where...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock, grandfather clock, prattville alabama
grandfather clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Casey, send me one photo of the complete front of the clock and, if possible, one of the back of the movement and I ll see what I can find in my reference material. My email address is below. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage Prattville,...
Clocks, Watches: grandfather clock lubrication, water displacement, nuts and bolts
water displacement, nuts and bolts, wd 40: Jim, WD-40 is a water displacement product. The name comes from the description of 40 formulations being tried to obtain the proper properties to do the job. It is used on metals to displace and repel water. However, users have found many other uses for...
Clocks, Watches: grandmother clock, grandmother clock, clock movement
grandmother clock, clock movement, ltor: JJ, the number you gave me should be the model number. However the Urgos numbers are usually UW and 5 digits. The closest I come to is the number is the UW32363. Another listing I have for the weights is that the chain Westminster chime, starting with UW32,...
Clocks, Watches: grandmother clock, grandmother clock, professional clock
grandmother clock, professional clock, chime: Hi Robyn, I know that you said the clock chimes, but if the two side weights are not coming down at all, the clock cannot be chiming or striking the hour. The heavy weight goes on the right, as you look at the clock. The center weight powers the pendulum,...
Clocks, Watches: gustav becker weights, gustav becker wall clock, timesavers inc
gustav becker wall clock, timesavers inc, clock materials: Most clock materials houses can provide the items you need. I suggest you view the on-line catalog of Ronell Clocks, ronellclock.com Regards WJP I find Ronell no longer appears to stock Vienna Regulator weights and shells. As an alternative goto TimeSavers...
Clocks, Watches: Hanging wall clocks, timekeeping accuracy, truth or myth
timekeeping accuracy, truth or myth, quartz movement: myth today but perhaps truth in days of old in drafty, un-heated, un-insulated, un-air conditioned farmhouses? Anyone today that concerned with the timekeeping accuracy of their clock, perhaps should rely on their microwave for the time instead? You specifically...
Clocks, Watches: HERSCHEDE GRANDFATHER CLOCK, top of the line models, tall clocks
top of the line models, tall clocks, grandfather clock: Without seeing the clock I cannot make any assessments. I will tell you that Herschede was one of the premier makers of tall clocks, (grandfather). If you have one of their top of the line models, you assuredly have one of the best EVER. Regards WJ...
Clocks, Watches: Hentschel Striking Late, mantle clocks, hand shaft
mantle clocks, hand shaft, moon dial: the minute hand is two pieces - the hand and the center collet with the square hole in it. holding the hand and either with a square end of a file that fits the collet or a pair of pliers on the OD of the collet--rotate the relationship between the two so...
Clocks, Watches: Herman Miller Mantle Clock, mantle clock, electric clock
mantle clock, electric clock, clock shop: the clock shown was always an electric clock. So get it repaired at a clock shop. Any replacement mechanism would not be mechanical but battery operated and devalue the clock and no longer chime on the chime rods. your choice - get some estimates on the repair...
Clocks, Watches: Herman Miller Quartz Mantel Clock Won't Chime, mantel clock, quartz movements
mantel clock, quartz movements, duty batteries: Hi Dee, Quartz movements are not designed to be repairable. You should check for an Off switch for the chime, which is present in some quartz movements, and you should install fresh alkaline batteries, not rechargeable or old-fashioned acid heavy duty...
Clocks, Watches: Hermele clock mainspring question, york minster cathedral, york minster
york minster cathedral, york minster, german clocks: Joe, you have the right idea about the mainspring. Whether used or not for a period of time, the lubricants in a clock will become gummy and hard. By your description of the thumps , this is probably what has happened to your mainspring. Usually they don...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 1161-853 BS Movement issue, merritts antiques, clock supply
merritts antiques, clock supply, photo clock: Kieran, You ve done some good analysis of the problem and you re probably correct about the old lubricants. I ll be glad to send you a representative labeled oiling photo. Email me below referencing this question and I will reply with the photo. Clock oils...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 1161-853 Movement, hand feature, meaning of the word
hand feature, meaning of the word, bs: I have been researching this and don t have a difinative answer yet. The only thing I have come up with so far is that the A might mean Autobeat and the S might mean that it has a seconds hand feature. I sent an email to the importer of Hermle movements...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 241-080 with gong, hammer strike, clock case
hammer strike, clock case, shell length: Hi there Joe: Excellent questions!! 1. A 7.5 swing is exactly that...you will need at least 8 of pendulum travel within the case 2. The weights can fall below the pendulum and usually do for a 8-day run but it is hard to say just how long the critical...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 341-020 K, clock repair, little leaf
clock repair, little leaf, google: Wayne, because of the dangers of working with mainsprings, I do not give procedures for working with them. To check the spring, the cap must be popped off and the spring removed, checked for damage, cracks, etc, cleaned, lubricated and reinstalled. In the...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle 341-020 K, spring barrel, leaf spring
spring barrel, leaf spring, wall clock: if there is a notch in the cover then pry it off with a lever of some kind in the hole. If no notch in the cover - whack the shaft opposite the cover with a wood 2X4 while holding the spring barrel in your other hand to pop the cover off. new barrel complete,...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle clock, mantle clock, generic instructions
mantle clock, generic instructions, clock face: all Hermle meovements I have seen in 36 years have info stamped on the back plate of the mechanism itself. wind all three fully with the key- no maintenace. generic instructions here; http://www.howardmiller.com/uploaded/SupportMaterials/Manuals/WallMantManual.pd...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle Movement swap, mantel clock, two bells
mantel clock, two bells, clock shop: Jose, I do not have an 030-070 listed in my Hermle catalog. It could be a discontinued model but I just called my supplier and he had couldn t recall one. I do have a 130-070. The 7 in the number indicates the hammer pivot location, usually with bells....
Clocks, Watches: Hermle movement date, westminster chime, pendulum length
westminster chime, pendulum length, mantel clock: yes an older unit - bend the round brass handles of the hammers so the rest position is about 1/8 above the chime rods to get the sound best. 11cm is the pendulum length from the top most part to the bottom of the bob that you do not have - so about 4 1/4...
Clocks, Watches: Hermle quartz ships clock, quartz, ship's clock
quartz, ship's clock, replaced quartz movement: Hi there Carola: Unfortunately, once a quartz movement dies, there s not much one can do other than replace the movement with a new one. Since I don t normally deal with quartz movements, I don t know what the wholesale / retail cost would be to say if...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller, howard miller clocks, antique clock repair
howard miller clocks, antique clock repair, howard miller clock: Hi Amanda: Thanks for writing!! Well, Howard Miller clocks are wonderful clocks and I am a certified repair center for HM Clock Company. My best guess under the best of conditions is to figure the purchase price at new, deduct 20%-30% value and you should...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller 610-572: Chimes out of sequence, quarter sequence, music boxes
quarter sequence, music boxes, repair man: Hi Lee, This problem can definitely be corrected. It may have come from the factory this way, but it is more likely that it got out of adjustment at a later time. The remedy for this problem is one of those things that are referred to as simple but...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller, Barwick Grandmother Clock, urgos, movement
urgos, movement, dating: Hi again Wes, Here is an answer from Mark Butterworth, posted in the NAWCC forum. I believe that this is the most authoritative information available: I neglected to mention regarded the dating of Urgos movements that unfortunately the material connecting...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Chime, strike, chime
strike, chime, hour: Hi Brit, If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the hour. Count the number of times it strikes and move the HOUR HAND ONLY to point to the correct number. The minute hand will Not move. The hour hand...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Mantle Clock inop, Speed, pendulum
Speed, pendulum, in beat: Hi there Mar: I am guessing that your clock is a floor clock and not a wall clock. First, it is unlikely that the clock would stop working for reasons of excessive wear. It is more likely that the clock is out of beat meaning that the clock is not ticking...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Model 610-440 Pendullum, clock movement, howard miller
clock movement, howard miller, pendulum: That clock is not shown in my 2004 Howard Miller catalog so I don t know what the pendulum looks like. If there is anything special about the original pendulum you will need to get it from Howard Miller. Their phone number is 616-772-7277. If you can t...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Miller Nicholas 635-100, mantel clock, plastic gears
mantel clock, plastic gears, electronic circuits: Rebe, the battery powered clocks consist of plastic minute plastic gears and electronic circuits, which are subject to failure difficult to detect. Either there is a problem in the circuit not supplying enough power to the hands or there is a bit of debris...
Clocks, Watches: Howard Milller #612-472, howard miller clocks, clock shop
howard miller clocks, clock shop, follow ups: Chris, I do not have all the cross references to Howard Miller clocks. On some models they need serial numbers to indicate the movements used in them. The best way to determine what you have is to email me a photo of the back of the movement and give me...
Clocks, Watches: hanging a clock, antique clock repair, steeple clock
antique clock repair, steeple clock, heat vent: Hi there Janeanne: If the wall clock has a full case where the pendulum is INSIDE the clock case, then generally no. But if the pendulum is not inside a case and is just hanging outside the case, then most likely Yes; the A/C - Heating vent is probably...
Clocks, Watches: hermle 451-050 emperor 78 model 101, free wheels, clock shop
free wheels, clock shop, grandfather clock: time to replace the chain wheel! not sure what broke but it is not repairable I suspect. Any clock shop can give you a used chime chain wheel from an old junk Hermle - remove the mechanism from the clock-loosen the pillar nuts on that side of the mechanism...
Clocks, Watches: hermle clock repair, antique clock repair, clock movement
antique clock repair, clock movement, balance spring: Hi Mr. Temple: I would not be inclined to mix and match parts since there could be a slight variation between the two movements which, at first glance, appear to be identical; especially with a ship s clock movement. I would first address the rack and...
Clocks, Watches: ID Clock, tambour clock, prattville alabama
tambour clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Pete, I do have a reference to a Junghans tambour around 13-1/2 high. This one was manufactured around 1940. One distinguishing feature is the dial which has 2 levers at the top which are used for controlling the silent/strike function and regulating...
Clocks, Watches: Ingraham Clock - Montclair model, dull thud, mantel clock
dull thud, mantel clock, online auctions: Vivien, sounds like you got a good buy! I don t think you really need any parts. Also, parts for old clocks like this are difficult to come by and I constantly surf the online auctions for parts for older clocks. And you really have to know the characteristics...
Clocks, Watches: Ingraham mantel clock, thumb wheel, mantel clock
thumb wheel, mantel clock, fast time: you say dial --you mean horizontal thumb wheel sticking out a slot? if there is no S or F at the ends of the slot -then I do not know --towards the S if there is. Try two turns one way and see what happens - if iit is only 20 minutes fast in 24 hours,...
Clocks, Watches: illonois pocket watch date, hamilton watch company, william b miller
hamilton watch company, william b miller, abraham lincoln: Ross, your watch was made in approximately 1923. The Illinois watch company is very well regarded. They made excellent quality watches. Below is a brief history. Illinois Watch Company In 1870 the Illinois Springfield Watch Company was founded...
Clocks, Watches: ingraham mantel clock, Mantle clock, broken door
Mantle clock, broken door, cost: Hi Jo-Ann: Your little clock sounds lovely. Fixing the door should not cost very much and really, a handy-man could probably accomplish the task without spending more for a clock technician to do the same. I assume that you still have the little door?...
Clocks, Watches: Kassel 31 day clock, day clock, framing members
day clock, framing members, timber framing: Bob, Can you send me a digital picture of the front of the clock? My email address is below. I have a supply of case parts and will check to see what might match. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage Prattville, Alabama klokdok@juno.com...
Clocks, Watches: King Arthur Clock (Franz Humle works), fairhope ala, franz hermle
fairhope ala, franz hermle, top hook: Barbara, here s what we can do. I do not have any King Arthur manuals, but the company was a spin-off from Emperor and I should have some similar manuals. Send me a clear picture of the front of the clock and I will find a manual that is similar to your...
Clocks, Watches: Korean Stellar 31 day clock, clock industry, day clock
clock industry, day clock, hour hands: I notice you have shims under the clocks right front foot. The first thing you need do is to remove those shims. If the shims are in place because of an uneven case that is one thing if it is to level the clock that is another. If they are due to an uneven...
Clocks, Watches: Ladies Bulova watches, ladies bulova watches, chemical compounds
ladies bulova watches, chemical compounds, great shape: Bob, It should have been identifying marking, such as 14k . If you cannot find a marking, take it to a jeweler and he might be able to find it using his magnifying device. If not, the jeweler may have a way to detect what the metal is using an...
Clocks, Watches: Lord Elgin Grandmother clock, tick tock, grandmother clock
tick tock, grandmother clock, lord elgin: Ian, I understand that Elgin never did really make clocks, but the put them together out of specified parts, as did many other companies. What would be important is the manufacturer of the movement itself. It might even have Elgin on it, a name applied...
Clocks, Watches: listing of wood parts/schematic?, clock kit, clock shop
clock kit, clock shop, follow ups: Tom, I have copies of the 120 assembly manual. If you will contact me at my email address below, I can give you the details. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH Old Prattvillage Prattville, Alabama klokdok@juno.com (Due to the number of Allexperts...
Clocks, Watches: loosing time, pendulum length, thumb tack
pendulum length, thumb tack, clock case: It s either in the pendulum length or the hands are not tracking with the movement for some reason. How do you adjust the pendulum? Is it from the face of the clock with a key or is it via a nut at the bottom of the pendulum? As for the bell looking piece...
Clocks, Watches: lyre pendulum, difference in time, keeping time
difference in time, keeping time, pendulum: slowing the clock down with a few turns under the disk of the adjusting nut might be needed if at all. length is the big factor- try before you cut it to final length to see how it does keeping time- the #1557 below is only 1/2 longer and you will be cutting...
Clocks, Watches: Mantle clock identification, mantle clock, history of the clock
mantle clock, history of the clock, star of david: There is a small stamped/engraved mark that looks like a Star of David and a mark that looks like it says 12cm but I m not entirely sure of that - will have to look again when I finally find my magnifying glass! Yes I would think we could help - email...
Clocks, Watches: Mantle clock - incorrect chiming times, clock chime, westminster chime
clock chime, westminster chime, mantle clock: the minute hand is held on either by a round or hex nut or by a tapered pin over a round washer. Probably by removing the nut or pin the hand has a square hole going on the square shaft and just put it back on pointing at 12 when it DOES do the hour strike....
Clocks, Watches: Mantle clock not working, mantleclock, clock not running
mantleclock, clock not running, wound tight: Hi there Calum Thanks for your question! The best thing to do with your little mantle clock is to take it to a qualified clock repair center and request an assessment of the movement and a cleaning & oiling. The clock technician should also service the...
Clocks, Watches: Manufacturer and age of clock, bim bam, clock image
bim bam, clock image, clock maker: I have scanned well over a thousand registered German, Austrian and Swiss clock maker logos with out success. I suspect the logo you presented is one for seller of the clock rather than the maker. If that be the case the task to identify, using that criteria,...
Clocks, Watches: Mechanical Clock, muscatine iowa, grand father clock
muscatine iowa, grand father clock, mechanical clock: You can acquire a replace movement from Mark Butterworth at Butterworth Clocks Inc., @ 5300 59th Ave. West, Muscatine, Iowa 52761. Phone: 1-563-263-6759 Fax: 1-563-263-0428. Mark Is the largest seller of mechanical movements in the USA. He is also on...
Clocks, Watches: Mechanical Double strike clock chime problem, strike clock, clock chime
strike clock, clock chime, kind reply: make one from som springy wire, quite light. bend a coil around a small round object so that end on it looks like the letter P with the coil and long tail. the coil fits snugly friction fit only over the OD of the shaft of the shutoff lever and the tail...
Clocks, Watches: Mechanical double -bell strike mantle clock strike problems, mantle clock, bell strike
mantle clock, bell strike, stop pin: Mike, you didn t give me the manufacturer or model of the movement so I ll just give you some general information. The problem is happening because the rack is not moving to the last tooth, or if it is, either the stop pin or locking cam is not functioning...
Clocks, Watches: Mechanical Spring Wound Mantle Clock chime problem, mantle clock, clock chime
mantle clock, clock chime, clock repair: Your suggest is a possibility, however the most likely probability is the clock needs cleaning and adjustment. The normal effort of the clock is not sufficient to overcome inertia. It takes the added pressure of your manually turning the hands to effect...
Clocks, Watches: Moon DIal on 81 Hermel 451-050H Emperor not turning, moon dial, moving moon
moon dial, moving moon, frontplate: The pin you allude to should be protruding from the backside of the small gear affixed to the moondial. As that gear rotates, with the hour hand, the pin engages the saw tooth teeth of the moving moon wheel causing it to move one tooth at a time, every 12...
Clocks, Watches: model 1171-850 hermle movement, prattville alabama, john newman
prattville alabama, john newman, hermle: Earl, check for the heavier or heaviest weight to be hung on the right (as you face the clock), if it has a chime selection or silence lever to not be on the silence position, and if it hasn t been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, the lubricants have possibly...
Clocks, Watches: moon dial on kauffman no. 413 Martha Washington model, moon dial, correct phase
moon dial, correct phase, washington model: David, no problem on the model number. The 451 portion was all I needed. However, the dials with the moving moon can be made by different manufacturers. But they all operate about the same. By the reference to the symbol I would take it to mean the 1/2...
Clocks, Watches: morbier, country clocks, farm chores
country clocks, farm chores, loudness: Hi Dennis, The Morbier, or Comptoise, clock strikes the hours, then repeats that strike two minutes later. These are country clocks and the second strike is, presumably, a reminder for waking or for starting daily farm chores. The loudness of the...
Clocks, Watches: morbier clocks, iron brackets, wall brackets
iron brackets, wall brackets, wooden shelves: Barbara, I have worked on a few Morbier clocks with different hanging configurations. The production era of Morbiers was around 1860 to 1915. The earlier ones have escalated in value. I don t know when there was an actual transition period, but later...
Clocks, Watches: need watch battery, size batteries, size battery
size batteries, size battery, cavity: Ms. Dottie, You will need to open up the watch and see what size battery it currently has. If it doesn t have a watch battery in it you need to take the measurement of the watch battery cavity. If you don t have the ability to measure, it will be okay the...
Clocks, Watches: Oiling diagram for Hermle 451- 050, clock shop, follow ups
clock shop, follow ups, correct solutions: Paul, if you will email me at the address below, I will reply with a representative oiling diagram. I hope you are familiar with cleaning procedures and using the correct solutions and lubricants for doing this. If not, it might be a good idea to obtain...
Clocks, Watches: Old american timepiece, slow train, 1880s
slow train, 1880s, timepiece: Michael, By the 1880s (in the USA anyway) quick train meant a watch with 18,000 beats per hour, as compared with the slow train (16,200 beats per hour) that was common previously. Of course now some watches have become even quicker . Kind regards,...
Clocks, Watches: Old School Clock, Clock timekeeping
Clock timekeeping: Most spring wind clocks will gain a little time when first wound, settle in for a few days then slow down. I don t think cleaning it would affect the timekeeping so if it changed that much something else is going on. Does the pendulum swing as far as it...
Clocks, Watches: Old School Clock, school clock, correct components
school clock, correct components, mainspring: Tom, this is an age-old problem that bugs us all. I don t know if it did this before you serviced it, but one of the causes is the relationship between the suspension spring at the top of the suspension rod (some call the feather) and the mainspring. The...
Clocks, Watches: Old School Clock, school clock, clock springs
school clock, clock springs, clock makers: define a lot of time for me maybe a weak spring - how long does the clock run? are you winding it every 7 days? who made the clock? springs do that but they are not designed to do that at an exagerated rate by the clock makers, so something is afoot here...
Clocks, Watches: Overwound Westinister Chimes Mantle clock, proper lubricant, mantle clock
proper lubricant, mantle clock, clock works: The possabilty of an overwound clock is very rare. Generally conditions so described are due to a need for cleaning or adjustemnt. In your instance I suspect the lubricant for the spring has lost its ability to allow it to slip against itself. In other...
Clocks, Watches: How often do I wind my clock, westminster chiming clock, course wind
westminster chiming clock, course wind, smiths: the factory designed it to last a week if fully wound. You can of course, wind it 1/7th each day or 50% every 3 days- no difference to the clock! Older clocks or ones in need of service may not last a week if fully wound. Then again, quite often, owners do...
Clocks, Watches: old ansonia clock, ansonia clocks, clock collector
ansonia clocks, clock collector, ansonia clock: Hi Mark: It is rather easy to do research on the Ansonia Clocks since there are so many still in existence. I do not have reference books on Ansonia however, a trip to the local library or better still...contact the National Association of Watch & Clock...
Clocks, Watches: old ansonia clock, ansonia clock, clock company
ansonia clock, clock company, castle series: Mark, there s not much more I can do as far as identifying your clock. You have narrowed it down rather well. You can Google Ansonia Clock Company and get more history on the company. Your clock was part of the Castle series which dates around 1875, some...
Clocks, Watches: old french movement, mainspring barrel, stay brite
mainspring barrel, stay brite, french movement: Hi Julie, If I understand you correctly, you are referring to the large geared plate which forms the base of the mainspring barrel, not the cap, which simply snaps into place. The mainspring barrel gear plate is soft-soldered to the barrel. As this connection...
Clocks, Watches: Pendulm Suspension, merritts antiques, pendulum length
merritts antiques, pendulum length, clock supply: Hi James, Suspension springs are available from any good clock supply houses, such as Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com). The best way to select the correct size spring is to obtain a printed catalog from the supplier....
Clocks, Watches: Pendulum mantle clock regulation, mantle clock, gear shaft
mantle clock, gear shaft, mainspring: Hi Frank, Your question seems to imply that this is a mainspring, rather than weight, driven clock. Mainspring barrels are rarely completely sealed, and usually have a small cutout notch in the cap or, at least, are not watertight. If the movement was immersed...
Clocks, Watches: Pendulum stops swinging, pendulum bob, rating nut
pendulum bob, rating nut, grandfather clock: Sara, the only other thing to do is for you to send me a clear digital picture of the back of the movement from the top down to the top of the pendulum and I can see if anything is out of place. My email address is below. John Newman THE VILLAGE CLOCKSMITH...
Clocks, Watches: Pocketwatch id and winding knob, balance wheel, quality movement
balance wheel, quality movement, watch movement: Hi there Shellie: Thanks for your questions! OK, so questions #1... R & A is short hand for Retard and Advance regarding the fast and slow adjustment of the watch movement which that little adjustment lever is attached to the hairspring of the balance...
Clocks, Watches: pendulum leader on grandfather clock, grandmother clock, empire company
grandmother clock, empire company, clock shop: Suzanne, I just went through my emails back to Jan 19, when I believe your Allexperts question was posted. I could not find an email from you after that. I m sorry, would you please try again? It s klokdok@juno.com. Klokdok is all k s and no c s . ...
Clocks, Watches: piper grandfather clock, grandfather clock, problem thanks
grandfather clock, problem thanks, chime: does it click at the quarters when the hands are moved thru 3/6/9/12 ? pull on the right weight while moving the hands to make it about 3-4 lbs heavier. sometimes levers to hold the hammers in place for shipping- visible from sides or rear of the mechanism....
Clocks, Watches: piper tempus fugit clock, instruction pamphlet, tempus fugit clock
instruction pamphlet, tempus fugit clock, local library: The instruction pamphlet you request is difficult to find and when found, unrealistically priced. I would suggest you turn to your local library for help in finding the information you seek. As far as the weights are concerned, they are pretty standard from...
Clocks, Watches: problems with 8-day clock, day clock, spirit level
day clock, spirit level, surprise surprise: these get leveled by sound of the evenness of the ticking-listen as you prop up on side or the other -----not by spirit level--the pendulum may be rubbing on something? any 8 day clock will need a lot more than 3 turns if it is in need of winding - wind it...
Clocks, Watches: RE: Gilbert HAWK kitchen clock, kitchen clock, clockface
kitchen clock, clockface, gilbert 1: For proper lubrication, the movement should be removed from the case so the rear plate bushings can be lubricated. I do not have any labeled photos for the lubrication of vintage American clocks, but I can send you one of a modern clock which is representative...
Clocks, Watches: Regulator wall made in Korea, best bet, owners manuals
best bet, owners manuals, ebay: Perhaps your best bet would be to pursue obtaining an owners manual through ebay. I have occasionally seen them listed there. I might have one kicking around somewhere. (I would have to look for it.) If you wish a copy provide me with your email address...
Clocks, Watches: Repairman for Kieninger & Obergfell German Anniversary clock, clock repairers, anniversary clocks
clock repairers, anniversary clocks, anniversary clock: Hi Lance, There are many good repair people, and I couldn t recommend a particular, one, especially since I don t know what area you are in. Aside from the phone book, you could look for one on both the NAWCC (http://www.nawcc.org/) and AWCI (http://www.awci.com/)...
Clocks, Watches: Replacement of quartz movement for Rexite pendulum wall clock, pendulum movement, panik design
pendulum movement, panik design, clock shop: Coreen, I m not sure of the configuration of the movement itself as far as mounting limitations or functions. These companies make a limited number of clocks, and due to styling, discontinue them after some time. Often they will have a stock movement modified...
Clocks, Watches: Revere & ST westminster clocks - cleaning movement & refinishing wood, revere st, mantel clock
revere st, mantel clock, woodworking skills: Hi Lynn, Cleaning and overhauling a movement is a long and complex process, and is far beyond the scope of this forum. However, I can give you some general information. First, regarding repairs. I take it from your question that you have separated the...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway (no chimes), west germany, chime
west germany, chime, chimes: I suspect the clock needs cleaning, adjustment and fresh lubricant. You indicate you hear the clock click on the quarter hour. When that click occures the chime train is trying to cock. Something is stuck in position preventing that from happening. That...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Model 288, ridgeway grandfather clock, prattville alabama
ridgeway grandfather clock, prattville alabama, john newman: Robert, there could be a couple of issues here. First the running fast and irregular beat sounds like there has been some damage to the escapement wheel or verge. This can happen if the pendulum is not removed before moving the clock. The result would be...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway / Hermle works, antique clock repair, grandfather clock
antique clock repair, grandfather clock, repair specialist: Hi Janice: To a short answer to the last correspondence is YES! If the clock was in working order prior to the move, and provided that the pendulum and weights were removed carefully prior to the 100 mile move, then you might get by with just a Cleaning...
Clocks, Watches: Ridgeway regulator wind up wall clock, ridgeway, price
ridgeway, price, age: Hi there Cheryle: Ridgeway is still in business and their Customer Service will certainly be able to pin point the age of the clock using your serial number probably to the nearest month of the year. As for price, the modern clocks are not as valuable...
Clocks, Watches: How do I remove hour hand from grandfather clock, gentle tug, grandfather clock
gentle tug, grandfather clock, oil kit: do not oil it - it does not need it if it was oiled 5 years ago- come back in 10 years. Of course if could be worn out being 34 years old and all... in any case just twist and pull the hour hand off the shaft - just friction fit and the shaft is tapere...
Clocks, Watches: resetting chime, quartz clocks, anniversary clocks
quartz clocks, anniversary clocks, intuitive person: Karen, because of the many different types of quarz anniversary clocks and lack of documentation available to service them, usually only the original instructions can be used. There are many different models of Waltham clocks now, most being manufactured...
Clocks, Watches: Schmeckenbecher Wall clock, pendilum, schmeckenbecher
pendilum, schmeckenbecher, wall clock: It sounds like you have a hung up chain. The most likely cause would be a twisted chain, or a chain slipped off its cog. In either case you would need to gain access to the motor to correct. If it is a twisted chain you would need to straighten the chain....
Clocks, Watches: Seiko Westminster Whittington, diana dwyer, visible markings
diana dwyer, visible markings, brass case: Diana, any of those numbers could be the model number. One could be the movement module number and another could be the complete assembled clock and the Cat number could be the catalog ordering number. Companies manufacturing these types of clocks make maybe...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas 124 Movement, seth thomas, scott gibson
seth thomas, scott gibson, time train: No it is not the same movement. I don t understand why you don t simply repivot the clock. Its a simple routine job for all qualified clock repair persons. Seth Thomas catalogs list only the # 124 movement for the chime clock #90. This is one of Seth Thomas...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Clock, seth thomas clock, mantle clock
seth thomas clock, mantle clock, ebay: In 1932 the company became a division of General Time. For all practical purposes the company ceased to exist. The name was licensed to many providers. Although these clocks bear the name Seth Thomas they are not Seth Thomas s in anything but name. Nearly...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Mantel Clock, seth thomas mantel clock, clock repair
seth thomas mantel clock, clock repair, repair persons: My first inclination would be to return the clock to whomever cleaned the clock and insist the clock be properly regulated. That is part of the cleaning and adjustment routine. The deficiency of the clock not striking the proper hour is easily corrected....
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Mantel Clock, seth thomas mantel clock, levers
seth thomas mantel clock, levers, hammers: a silent chime opening.- you mean the slot by #3 with the lever in it??? move the lever away from the silent position- move it down. did you wind all three fully- making sure you are winding the right direction and not backwards and then thining it will not...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Mantel clock, seth thomas mantel clock, spring photo
seth thomas mantel clock, spring photo, spring replacement: this is the spring (photo is wrong though) http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=14204&submit1=Search probably find the end of the spring has ripped out - could be annealed and a new hole punched in it and re-used 2 shorter to no big...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Ship's Clock, clock strikes, seth thomas
clock strikes, seth thomas, german movements: Hi Tony, This is really a technical repair issue for which I would have to have the clock in hand to provide a definitive answer. So, I will have to answer your question rather generally. If the clock runs reliably when the strike is set to Off, there...
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas,, Thomaston Conn, seth thomas clocks, mantel clock
seth thomas clocks, mantel clock, conn usa: I cannot make such judgements without seeing the clock. I can tell you that the movement in your clock was made by Hermle and is their model 140-010. The use of the name Seth Thomas has been licensed to many vendors, to detirmine who requires in hand examination....
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Westminister clock battery, pendulum swings, clock battery
pendulum swings, clock battery, clock hands: Sally, the movement you have is manufactured by Hermle. There are three main areas of function which are the hands, the pendulum and the chimes/strike. Any of those can malfunction independent of the others. Usually, they are not economically repairable....
Clocks, Watches: Seth Thomas Westminster Desk Clock, westminster chime, desk clock
westminster chime, desk clock, quartz movements: Hi Patty, I m not clear from your question exactly what the striking pattern is on your clock, that is, if it is random, one hour ahead of the time which the clock reads, or gains one hour more on each hour strike. The only one of the above possibilities...
Clocks, Watches: Sligh Grandfather Clock, tall case clock, antique clock repair
tall case clock, antique clock repair, sligh grandfather clock: Hi there Mr. Yelkin: Well, I would start by contacting Sligh Clock Company directly since you have all of the necessary information needed to identify your clock and when it was made. As to the value, very subjective and unfortunately, a modern day clock...
Clocks, Watches: Sligh Grandfather Clock Repair, grandfather clock repair, clock case
grandfather clock repair, clock case, clock shop: Wayne, what you need what is called a hanger, leader or suspension arm. I will need the information found on the back plate of the movement to determine what part you need. If we have trouble finding that, a clear digital photo will help. If you can easily...
Clocks, Watches: setting weight driven grandfather movement, chime clocks, sync function
chime clocks, sync function, grandfather clock: Jeri, if the clock is chiming the correct quarters and the correct hour, the clock is set by gently moving the minute hand until it is at the correct hour and minute. Never set the time by moving the hour hand. If the hour hand is not pointing to the hour...
Clocks, Watches: simple aa battery clock replacement part, hand shaft, clock supply
hand shaft, clock supply, quartz battery: Hi Sheryn, The black box to which you are referring is the clock s movement, and it can be replaced. These quartz battery movements are available from any good clock supply house, and at many craft and hobby stores. You must select a movement with the...
Clocks, Watches: sleigh wall clock, clock movement, clock repair
clock movement, clock repair, urgos: Bart, there are a couple of things that can go wrong with the mainspring. The spring can actually break, or the ratchet (the part that clicks when it is wound) could have jumped out of place. If the spring breaks, there will be no resistance while winding....
Clocks, Watches: sligh clock repair, clock repair, repair question
clock repair, repair question, fiting: There is a slotted hole in the drum that you must insert the fitting. Once inserted you pull the cable down so it locks into the slot. If the clock drum has a plastic shield, you will have to remove the shield before you can insert the fitting into the hole...
Clocks, Watches: solid silver clock, silver clock, travel clocks
silver clock, travel clocks, travel clock: Hi Lorraine: I am sorry to say that I don t know the estimated value of the travel clock you have but I regretfully surmise that if it is a travel clock, then the value is not very high at all since most travel clocks are not much value as a time piece,...
Clocks, Watches: sound of chime, strike clock, french clock
strike clock, french clock, bell strike: Hi Sharley, Apparently this is a bell strike, rather than a chime rod or gong strike clock. There is very little room for adjustment of the strike hammer to soften the sound; if you try bending the strike hammer shaft to move the hammer farther away from...
Clocks, Watches: Tempus Fugit, tempus fugit grandfather clock, moving moon
tempus fugit grandfather clock, moving moon, moon dial: Tony, the Tempus Fugit (Latin for Time Flies ) is not a brand but a symbol on an arch dial where a moving moon dial would go. It is possible that your movement was made by Jauch. I take it that the clock just stopped and has not been moved, etc. As you...
Clocks, Watches: tavannes pocket watch, waltham illinois, relative term
waltham illinois, relative term, time david: David, The Tavannes Watch Co (started by Henri Sandoz in 1891) trademarked the Admiral name in 1896 and continued too use the Admiral name through at least 1956. In 1904,Henri Sandoz received two Swiss patents and one US patent for a winding and setting...
Clocks, Watches: tempus fugit grandfather clock pendulum problem??, tempus fugit grandfather clock, pendulum assembly
tempus fugit grandfather clock, pendulum assembly, clock pendulum: all metal or wood stick pendulum?check the little suspension spring at the top of the entire assembly off the back of the mechanism rear post to make sure one of the two thin strips is not broken- depending on your answer to the question we can tell you how...
Clocks, Watches: VALUE OF HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER CLOCK, howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather
howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather, moon dial: Bob, I have stated on my Allexperts personal information that I do not give appraisals. I sometimes can find values of antique clocks in listings, but there are none for modern production clocks. The only suggestion I can make is to look on Internet auction...
Clocks, Watches: Value of a Seth Thomas Table Clock, seth thomas, table clock
seth thomas, table clock, gold glass: Hello there St. Louis!! Welcome to Cleveland Ohio! Well Elizabeth, it is a tough question indeed and one that I hazard to guess at. Prices are SOOOO subjective that in years past, I simply don t even attempt to hang a price on one like this. I am sorry...
Clocks, Watches: Viking Clock Co, tick tock, clock shop
tick tock, clock shop, grandfather clock: Don, one of the most common problems stopping a clock is that it is out of beat. This is if the lubricants are good and there are no worn parts. If it hasn t been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, this could be the problem. To check to see if it is in...
Clocks, Watches: W. Haid Clock, hermle clock, clock manufacturers
hermle clock, clock manufacturers, clock movement: Hi Jon: I am not familiar with W. Haid since it is not a name that is easily found in common clock manufacturers. However, in Schmid s Lexikon der deutschen Uhrenindustrie there is a short entry for the firm Wilhelm Haid situated in the town of Pfullingen....
Clocks, Watches: Waltham 31 day chime wall clock, tick sound, wall clock
tick sound, wall clock, hanging on the wall: Hi Josh, Both winding shafts should be wound all the way, a far as they will go. This will be a considerable number of turns if you wind the clock once a month. You can also wind it weekly or semi-weekly and it will keep slightly better time. This clock...
Clocks, Watches: Weight drive wall clock - Schmeckenbecher, professional clock, wall clock
professional clock, wall clock, snail: Hi David, I assume that you mean the clock is striking one time at the half-hour also, and not that the hour and half-hour strikes are reversed. This is a problem in the rack and snail mechanism which operates the strike. Adjustments of this mechanism...
Clocks, Watches: Wiring diagram for Kieninger & Obergfell Kundo Clock, kundo, electronic
kundo, electronic, electronique: Hi Robert, There are many Kundo mechanical clocks, but I think you are probably referring to the Kundo Electronique or ATO clock. I believe there were variations of the wiring and electrical components of this clock. The clock also uses an unusual germanium...
Clocks, Watches: weigtdriven pendilum clock, does not run, pivot holes, typical clock
pivot holes, typical clock, mechanical clocks: I m not familiar with the movement but given it s age I seriously doubt that a replacement is available. Most mechanical clocks can be repaired unless something major broke in the movement. Typical clock repair involves taking the movement apart, cleaning,...
Clocks, Watches: winding a clock, winding a clock, clock winding
winding a clock, clock winding: If your clock is in good working order you can wind it all the way up until the key stops. If you did that and the clock runs less than one week there is something else causing the clock to stop. It could be worn out, might need oiling or it could be out...
Clocks, Watches: over wound Waltham pocket watch, quartz watch, pocket watches
quartz watch, pocket watches, waltham pocket watch: Luke, congratulations. This is one of the reasons why watches are considered so valuable: the sentimental value. It connects us with our ancestors. In your case, you have a lot to be proud of. Get your watch serviced. Over wound is a misnomer. The mainspring...
Clocks, Watches: year of watch, name?, gold illinois, company watches
gold illinois, company watches, ebay: Tim, what additional information would you like to get? I would only suggest an appraiser if you plan on having your watch added to an insurance policy. The appraised value is different than the market value. The appraised value is what you can get from...
Clocks, Watches: 1930's Waltham electric clock, waltham watch company, electric clock
waltham watch company, electric clock, clock movement: Thanks for referring me to that ebay item. The photos were great. I don t know where you will be able to find any of these parts. Of course none of them are made anymore. If you want to try a Thelechron coil you can probably find an old one on ebay but I don...
Clocks, Watches: 1931 wind up maintenance, balance wheel, japy freres
balance wheel, japy freres, old clock: My compliments, you have a nice little clock there, made by Japy Freres & Co., (Japy Brothers) of Beaucort, France. I would caution you about repairing this clock yourself. This is a well made movement with precision balance wheel. Thses things are very...
Clocks, Watches: 1976 RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCK, ridgeway grandfather clock, clock shop
ridgeway grandfather clock, clock shop, wont matter: Hello Bob, Congrats on your clock. It has a German made movement and should be professionally serviced ever 8 to 10 years. Meaning it should be removed from the case and overhauled in a clock shop and reinstalled. But here are a few things to do. ...
Clocks, Watches: 351-050 Hermle grandmother clock, grandmother clock, beats per minute
grandmother clock, beats per minute, pendulum: Something is wrong here, there should be a letter or a number immediately above the name Hermle. This number/letter indicates the year of manufacturing. The rest of the information tells us the clock was made in Germany by Hermle, is their model 351-050,...
Clocks, Watches: Airguide Ship Bell, Nautical Clock, antique clock, case condition
antique clock, case condition, furniture store: Hello Jenny, You could talk to a local long time jeweler for a reference or to the NAWCC web site for a reference. You are correct in being so careful. Also a local furniture store might have a clocksmith on payroll. What a great gift! If you can...
Clocks, Watches: Alaron Mechanical mantle clock, mantle clock, professional clock
mantle clock, professional clock, mechanical movement: Hi Jerry, Your clock has a rack-and-snail strike mechanism. I have attached an illustration to help explain; it is a different clock from yours, but the basic parts are the same. When the clock is preparing to strike, the rack hook releases the rack, and...
Clocks, Watches: American Waltham Pocket Watch, waltham pocket watch, bezel ring
waltham pocket watch, bezel ring, american waltham pocket watch: Stephen, I don t know if you will be able to clean it yourself. I can tell you that it is not really a hard procedure. It is just a matter of going through the steps. If you have the right tools and the knowledge, you will be able to clean it within...
Clocks, Watches: Anno 1760, clock face, foliot
clock face, foliot, measuring device: I m sorry for the delay in responding. You didn t give me much information to work with. My search using that data has yielded no results. Based solely upon Anno 1760 I suspect your grandfather has what is called a FOLIOT . If so I might be able to...
Clocks, Watches: Ansonia "Parisian", approximate time period, paper face
approximate time period, paper face, wall clock: see photo: http://www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com/clockdetail.php?id=12235 and six others: http://www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com/manufmodelshow.php?manufacturer=Ansonia&model=Parisian&ordertype=DESC the Parisian is a shelf or table clock any...
Clocks, Watches: adjust the time of a old clock, mantel clock, clock movement
mantel clock, clock movement, old clock: the new style floating balance looks like this: http://www.merritts.com/store4/public/product.aspx?ProductID=82565&SearchText=p-926 but I presume you have the old style like the one attached: ..here is photo (below)of the regulating unit on the top...
Clocks, Watches: Balance Staffs, balance staffs, primrose supplies inc
balance staffs, primrose supplies inc, salt lake city utah: Larry, There is a book that has all that information in it. You will need to find them used because they are out of print. You are looking for the respective watch parts catalogue. The good news is that you don t need them to get parts. Most parts...
Clocks, Watches: Barwick Grandfather Clock, clock movement, grandfather clock
clock movement, grandfather clock, hammers: 1) weights in wrong place --heaviest on the right and next heaviest in the middle 2) some switch on the dial in the silent position (if there is a switch visible) 3) clock movement is old (like yours) and worn and needs replacement or overhaul 4)...
Clocks, Watches: Barwick grandfather clock, clock parts, clock chain stuck
clock parts, clock chain stuck, stuck clock weight: There are only two ways to get the weight down: Get the clock to start striking again or remove the chain. Without seeing the clock I can t tell you what way is needed to get your clock working again. Sometimes the chain hook gets caught in the hole at the...
Clocks, Watches: Barwick model #4992, clock manufacturers, modern clock
clock manufacturers, modern clock, clock movement: Steve, your clock movement was manufactured by Hermle in 1974 and they supplied quite a few to Howard Miller with their name on it. It uses a floating balance for a regulator. If the clock hasn t been serviced in the last 7 to 10 years, it could have gummy...
Clocks, Watches: Black Forest Clock, black forest clock, coo coo
black forest clock, coo coo, world shoppers: Hello Shelly, If it has only one weight it must be time only. Does it have a door for a bird to come out? If you hang the weight on the chain and the pendulum on the wire loop that should barely be showing in the slot on the bottom of the clock it should...
Clocks, Watches: Boston Shipstrike, sun city az, two bells
sun city az, two bells, puzzlement: ok that is a bit different. This is an internal problem (minor adjustment) but is a job for a pro- there are several causes and it needs to come apart and get figured out.There is an internal system that is supposed to withhold the second bell at 0030 and...
Clocks, Watches: battery clock settings, bim bam, clock settings
bim bam, clock settings, thomas kinkade: Hi Jessie, This switch is the chime selector. O = Off, B = Bim-Bam, W = Westminster. Westminster is the 4X4 note melody and Bim-Bam strikes a high note/low note sequence once for each hour, and once on the half hour. http://www.clockmasteronline.co...
Clocks, Watches: benedict bros pocket watch, complete price guide to watches, complete price guide
complete price guide to watches, complete price guide, hunter case: Jimmy, Get the Complete Price Guide to Watches by Cooskey Shugart. You want to compare the layout of the movements listed as Waltham to see if they look the same as yours. That will be the only way to tell without markings. Kind regards, ...
Clocks, Watches: black forest grand father clock, grand father clock, heavy weight
grand father clock, heavy weight, black forest: in the future do not try to lift the weight while pulling on the chain--JUST PULL THE CHAIN open the right side door - feed the end of the chain that does NOT hook to the top of the weight over the chain wheel and click-rotate the chain wheel with your...
Clocks, Watches: broken case hinged lid, case lid, sticky question
case lid, sticky question, sentimental value: Don, You are right: those American pocketwatches have some of the finest craftsmanship that one could see anywhere and they most certainly don t make them like that anymore. You are right on another point as well: without the sentimental value, many...
Clocks, Watches: Carriage clock verge pivot, carriage clock, clock repair
carriage clock, clock repair, repair person: I no longer posses the keenness of eye and steadiness of hand required for such work. I share your anxiety about sources to do this work. Today, many persons inhabiting the field of clock repair were never really trained. In seeking out an adequate repair...
Clocks, Watches: Carriage clock winding mechanism (follow up), mainspring barrel, clock company
mainspring barrel, clock company, carriage clock: Hi again Alison, There is no way of knowing which problem you have until the clock is entirely disassembled and the mainspring barrel opened. As a practical matter, however, it makes very little difference, because the greatest part of the repair cost is...
Clocks, Watches: Carriage clock winding mechanism, mainspring barrel, ratchet wheel
mainspring barrel, ratchet wheel, carriage clock: Hi Alison, Your clock s mainspring either broke or its end slipped off the stud which holds it. You can t see the mainspring because it is in the brass barrel whose shaft becomes square and is where you wind the clock. I m not sure what you mean by the...
Clocks, Watches: Centurion clock, day clocks, tick tock
day clocks, tick tock, prattville alabama: Of the Asian clocks of that era, I would say that the 2-plate Korean movement you show was one of the better ones. I have one hanging on my wall that I did very little to restore it. I did replace the mainsprings with those used in the standard early American...
Clocks, Watches: Chimes out of sink..., professional clock, modern clocks
professional clock, modern clocks, carriage clocks: Hi Robert, If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the hour. Count the number of times it strikes and move the HOUR HAND ONLY to point to the correct number. The minute hand will Not move. The hour...
Clocks, Watches: Chimes out of sink..., wall clock, correct time
wall clock, correct time, mallow: move the hour hand (short one) to agree and point at the number on the dial the same as the number of strikes the clock bongs. Reset the correct time with the minute hand as usual http://cql.howardmiller.com/uploaded/SupportMaterials/Manuals/WallMantManual.pd...
Clocks, Watches: Chrome/Nickle Pendulum, clock case, nickel plating
clock case, nickel plating, urgos: length is critical to the time keeping - the adjuster will do + or - an inch up or down the end needs to be able to fasten to the short leader hanging just under the mechanism(if you did not loose that to) nickel plating will be much easier to get done ...
Clocks, Watches: Clock stops, pendulum bob, clock ticks
pendulum bob, clock ticks, clock shop: Donald, the first thing I would do would be to check to see if the clock is in beat which means and even tick tock like tick....tick....tick....tock. If it goes tick..tock......tick..tock, it is out ouf beat and will stop. With the clock level, the beat...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo Clock info, rosen aus dem suden, cuckoo clock
rosen aus dem suden, cuckoo clock, roses from the south: Hello Mike, Schmekenbecher is in the black forest of W. Germany and have been making clocks for many years, I think yours was made in the 1980. The Regula name is also German and have been making the movements for many years. The song listed on the paper...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo Clock Night Shut Off, cuckoo clock, clock repair
cuckoo clock, clock repair, mebane nc: Hello Amber, Not knowing the maker of your clock there is usually a small wire at the birds door that will lock the door. Most of the time that will stop the cuckoo and strike procedure but in a rare few clocks it will also stop the clock. I assume you...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo clock, cuckoo clock parts
cuckoo clock parts: I doubt if you will be able to find one that matches your clock. The new ones are lacquered and the wood will not look similar. The best thing to do is find a wood carver who is willing to match it. You can see the crowns that are still being made at: www.blackforestimports.com...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo clock, cuckoo clock, clock restoration
cuckoo clock, clock restoration, wood carver: Hello Frankie For one this old I have to have a wood carver replace it using pictures or broken pieces. Gets very pricey but sometimes it is just what the customer wants. I just lost my carver recently so I caint help you. Merritts Antique(google...
Clocks, Watches: Cuckoo clock, cuckoo clocks, cuckoo clock
cuckoo clocks, cuckoo clock, clock supply: Hi Frankie, For an antique clock almost 130 years old, I would be amazed if you could find the exact top piece. There are standard top pieces available from clock supply house such as Timesavers (www.timesavers.com), Merritts Antiques (www.merritts.com)...
Clocks, Watches: chains, grandfather clock, chains
grandfather clock, chains, hooks: the hook end chain traditionally matches the ring in the end of the one heaviest right side weight the other two match the hooks found on the other two weights not sure if your manufacturer upheld the tradition? the entire mechanism needs be removed...
Clocks, Watches: chime adjustment on Franz Hermle, franz hermle, hand shaft
franz hermle, hand shaft, gmail: Hello Ron, First remove the hand nut being careful not to drop it. Hold the min. hand and use a small plier to loosen the nut. This next procedure is a little trial and error. Use pliers to hold the brass nut firmly that is attached to the min hand....
Clocks, Watches: chimes not working, clock repair, extra pressure
clock repair, extra pressure, time clock: If the clock has just been moved try this. put about 2 pounds of downward pressure on the right weight, be careful and dont overdo it, then while applying pressure move the min hand to a chiming position This may un lock a glitch or if it chimes only with...
Clocks, Watches: cleaning and lubridating, howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather
howard miller grandfather clock, howard miller grandfather, deceased family member: Hello Thomas, Many reasons for the clock not to run so lets try a few. If it hasnt been cleaned, serviced and oiled by a clocksmith in 8 years or more it is worn and dirty and nothing will start it till that is done. This cannot be done in the home....
Clocks, Watches: clock part, clock maker, thread size
clock maker, thread size, jewelry store: You could take your clock to a jewelry store. I am sure they could acquire for you the appropriate hand nut. Regards WJP I really did answer you. I nor anyone else can grab the right nut from the thousands available. No clock maker produced all their...
Clocks, Watches: clock pendulum drop, clock pendulum, pendulum swings
clock pendulum, pendulum swings, pendulum length: Drop refers to the action when an escape wheel tooth, released by one pallet, falls or drops on the other pallet. The depth of the drop determines the arc in which the pendulum swings. Increase the depth, increase the width of the arc. Decrease the depth,...
Clocks, Watches: clock works, pendulum movement, merritts antiques
pendulum movement, merritts antiques, quality quartz: Thayer, it is rather difficult to find an exact replacement movement for your clock, and you might be referring to the answer I gave regarding replacing it with a quality quartz chiming pendulum movement. I can give you some suppliers that stock these movements,...