Clocks, Watches/Winding my clock

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Expert: Martin Meyer - 3/10/2008


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I have a wall clock that I have to wind every 30 or so days.  Does it make a difference if I wind the left side or the right side first?  It seems to run better if I wind the right side first.  Please let me know.  Thanks, Dianne

Answer
Hi Dianne,
    It makes no difference which side you wind first. It is important, however, to wind the clock all the way as far as it will go every time you wind it. Also, 30-Day and 31-Day clocks will run more accurately if you wind them every two weeks, instead of once a month.

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Martin Meyer

Expertise

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

Experience

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

Organizations
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.

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

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