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I recently came on the possession of a clock with the name tempus fugit on the face. It has a key and three seperate areas for insertion on it's face. How do I wind it.
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Hi Patsy,
You should wind all three keyholes all the way, as far as they will go, with a correct-size clock key. You don't have to worry about which direction to turn, it will only turn one way.
If you don't have a key, they are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire Clock. The keys come in many sizes, and you want a key with a good fit. I would recommend getting several "commercial grade" keys, which are quite inexpensive, and seeing which one fits the best. Your clock probably takes a 3.5mm, 3.75mm or 4.00mm key.
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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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