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Expert: Martin Meyer - 7/5/2009


Question
The movement of the clock is junghams quartz pendulum w717.  It does not swing while the clock runs good. It still not swing even I changed a new AA battery and spray W40.
Thanks for your help

Answer
Hi Peter,

Quartz movements have no repairable parts. If the pendulum does not swing when the clock has a fresh, alkaline battery, and the clock is level, then the movement must be replaced. By the way, never use WD40 on a clock, especially on a quartz movement; it can cause very serious problems in both mechanical and quartz movements.  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

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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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