Clocks, Watches/3" hinged bezel

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Expert: Martin Meyer - 4/3/2008


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hello,
i have desperately been trying to get a 3" hinged flat glass bezel as i am veneering a clock for my dads birthday and this is the first time a have attempted a clock so dont know where i can get one. please please help! kind regards
louise

Answer
Hi Louise,
    There are some bezels available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire Clock. However, you will probably have difficulty in finding a hinged bezel that will fit your clock, because bezels were made in so many sizes and designs. The only other possibility that I know of is to find a "junk" clock similar to yours with a good bezel.
    I don't know if you have no bezel at all, or a damaged original bezel. Damaged bezels can often be repaired with skillful soldering, unless the brass has become brittle with age and is splitting in multiple places.

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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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