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Expert: Martin Meyer - 2/1/2008


Question
The time is different from the hour needle indicating.
I turn the minute needle counter clockwise to below 8,
than clockwise turn to 12 as instructed in the manual
still noting changes.  How can if fix this.

Answer
Hi John,
    The method described in your manual is the standard method. Each time that you turn the minute hand back and then forward to the "12" the clock should strike one hour higher. You repeat this until the time that the hands read corresponds to the number of strikes.
    If this method doesn't work, you can simply move the HOUR hand ONLY to point to the correct time for the number of strikes that the clock makes. When you do this, the minute hand will not move. Once you have the time and strike synchronized, you can set the clock to the correct time in the usual way, by turning the MINUTE hand forward, stopping at each strike point to let the clock strike, until you get to the correct time.

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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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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

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

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