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Expert: - 6/14/2009


Question

Schatz Royal Mariner S
I have inherited my father's Schatz Royal Mariner Ship's Bell Clock which is of deep sentimental value to me. Unfortunately, a geared wheel of the platform escapement is broken. I live in Sweden and have tried numerous times to find a clock repairman here who could help me.  We have gotten so far, whereas to know which part is broken.  The part I need to get the clock working again is the small gear on the right-hand side of the attached photo. Do you know to whom I can turn to find such a replacement part?
Thanking you in advance for your kind assistance in this matter.
Sincere regards
Linda

Answer
I looked through my Schatz ship's bell stuff and all of the parts I have are for the larger style balance. I honestly don't know where you will find the part you are looking for. Have you tried a watch repairman? The escape wheel repair you need is too small for most clock repair people unless he or she has experience in watch repair as well.

Michael Radi

Expertise

Clock repair and clock parts questions

Experience

I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.

Organizations
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

Education/Credentials
High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.

Past/Present Clients
I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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