Clocks, Watches/vidette chimes

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Expert: - 9/13/2008


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A friend gave us a Vidette wall clock circa 1890 we think. The hourly chime is not consistent. Works some times, sometimes not. Sometimes chimes two times for 3 PM. The quarterly chimes are perfect. How do we set the hourly?

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the on and off ittues is a bigger problem but to set the hour right initially:move the hour hand (short one) to agree and point at the number on the dial the same as the number of strikes the clock bongs. Reset the correct time with the minute hand as usual

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