Clocks, Watches/Emperor clock

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Expert: Martin Meyer - 7/10/2008


Question
My grandfather built from emperor kit. it was professionally moved. we removed packing foam. runs but chime is 15 minutes off ( quarter hours chimes for 1/2 hour) and some of the chimes are muffled. is it possible to fix ourselves or do we need professional? anything we can check?

Answer
Hi Judy,

If the clock chimes 15 minutes off consistently, that is, never skips chimes or runs on when chiming, then the only possibility is that the minute hand is in the wrong position. To correct this, turn the minute hand to each chime point until you reach whatever point where it chimes the hour. Then unscrew the hand nut, remove the minute hand, and replace it pointing to the "12". You may also have to line up the hour hand to the number of hours the clock strikes. Do this by moving the hour hand ONLY to point to the number for the hours just struck. The minute hand will NOT move when you do this.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com

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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

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

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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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