Expert: William J Perkins - 1/21/2008

Question
QUESTION: Dear William:
I need to find a minute retainer nut for an Emperor model 311M clock, if you could direct me in the right direction I would be very thankful     
         Bob Kelly

ANSWER: I not I am sure what you mean by "a minute retainer nut".  If you mean a hand nut I can help you, let me know.  Regards WJP.

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QUESTION: William:
yes a hand nut for the minute hand on a Emperor 311M
         Bob Kelly

Answer
Okay, here is what to do.  First you have to identify your clocks movement.  To do this gain access to the movements backplate.  On the backplate you will find information stamped thereon.  Copy all this information down and take it to a local jewelry store and ask them to provided the required hand nut.  Another alternative is to provide this same information to a clock materials house.  To name a few, Merritt's Antiques, located in Pa., Ronell Clocks, located in Or., TimeSavers, located in Az., all of these houses have on line catalogs you can order from. if you cannot identify your needs in a catalog call them for assistance.  The web addresses are; <merritts.com>  <ronellclock.com>  <timesavers.com> This should do it for you.  Regards WJP