Clocks, Watches/Clock feature

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Expert: - 11/16/2008


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I have a vintage Hammond electric clock. There is a hole on the dial/face exposing a spinning black/white disc. It appears to be a simple animated feature. I am going to be selling this clock and want to know how to describe this feature. What is it called? Your help is greatly appreciated. Randy

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it is called a power failure indicator. when set and running the magnetic field from the coil in back holds the white portion of the disc visible, but it the power fails it rotates so the red sector appears indicating a power failure-- much like your VCR blinking the time when a storm knocks your power out!

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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