Clocks, Watches/Alaron wall clock

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Expert: Martin Meyer - 10/13/2008


Question
Do you now where i can get Alaron wall clock movements.
Thaks Cody

Answer
Hi Cody,

Alaron, like most clock manufacturers, does not make its own movements. All the Alaron clocks which I am familiar with have 31-movements, and the dial is usually marked "31-Day". 31-Day movements are always of Asian manufacture, usually Korean.

Some 31-Day movements are available, but many clock supply houses do not carry them, because they are not particularly durable or of high quality. I don't know of any source in particular, because I do not work on or replace these movements. You should be able to find some sources with a web search. You will need to match the following to your original movement: the holes for the hand shaft and winding shafts must be in the same locations as in the original movement, or they will not match up with the holes in your dial; the pendulum length must be the same; the hand shaft length must be the same.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

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AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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