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I was given this clock by a friend and find that it is running about 15 mins/day slow.  I can not find anywhere on the clock a way to adjust the speed.  Can you advise?

Also, I was wondering the age and value of the clock -- it is in perfect condition.  Additional markings on movement are W[(2) JEWELS Unadjusted Made in West Germany.  Can you advise on this too?

Thanks

Answer
worth about 4-5 tanks of gas at today's prices I suspect.

as to the speed adjustment-: Little tricky but..here is photo (below)of the regulating unit on the top rear of your clock movement- hold the rim of #6 while moving any one of the 3 prongs on #5 as far as it will go to the right with a pencil. This will make it go as fast as it can without overhaul.

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