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Expert: Martin Meyer - 4/8/2008


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Martin,                                                      I just received this clock as a gift. My question is too simple, HOW do I wind it? Is there any order or tightness?  Also there is the #42 handwritten inside the back panel of the mohogany cabinet.  Does this have any possible signifigance?  Thank you,  Randy

Answer
Hi Randy,
    The most important factor in winding is that you wind all three arbors all the way, as far as they will go. This is an 8-Day movement, and should be wound once a week. It doesn't matter what order you wind the arbors in.
    The number inside the case is a manufacturing notation and has no practical significance.

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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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