Clocks, Watches/What do I have

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Expert: - 11/11/2010


Question

This is it
Found this clock at my mother's house. It is a Bulova. Tho only thing it says is 2
jewels unadjusted w. germany.  

Answer
What you have is called an anniversary clock.  You select what anniversary you wish to commemorate, annually, and wind it on that date each year.  Actually they normally run 400 days on a winding.  They were very popular during the late 40's and decade of the 50's.  Regards WJP

William J Perkins

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can respond to all questions regarding clock repair. (mechanical clocks only, no quartz or electric) specializes in museum quality restorations.

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