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Expert: Martin Meyer - 1/28/2009


Question

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the above clock has a plaque stating it was presented to my grandfather for 40 years' service to his employers in 1954. Can you tell me what each of the 3 winding apertures actually wind up? Obviously one will be the chime, another the main clock mechanism but what about the third?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Steve

Answer
Hi Steve,

As you're looking at the clock, the left arbor winds the hour strike, the center winds the time train, and the right winds the quarter-hour chimes. Note that it is important to wind all arbors all the way, as far as they will go, each time you wind the clock.  http://www.clockmasteronline.com  

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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