Clocks, Watches/Quart Replacement?

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Expert: - 9/27/2010


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I have a clock that has a broken Chinese CE 5168 movement.  All my searches have resulted in Wholesale (Hundred counts) per order.  Where can I order just one?   I believe the dimensions are 56x56x16.2mm with a shaft of 12mm.  If I'm being too picky, or precise, is there a substitute, US or otherwise made, I could use and if so where can I get one.  Thank you in advance...  

Answer
This is a tough movement to match up. There are not any distributors importing these for resale. The only way to get another movement is to pull one out of another clock.
Usually the movements can be rebuilt or repaired and as far as I know it's the only option.
Michael

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Michael Radi

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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.

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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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

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I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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