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Hi. I have a new Hermle quartz movement #2214 with Westminster chimes and noticed that it doesn't strike the hour until the minute hand is at about 10 minutes PAST the hour. Is there a way to adjust this so that it strikes on the hour?
Dave,
Let me start out with a disclaimer that I am not a clock repairman, but a watch repairman.
That said, what we do with watches is simple: when the clock is at 10 past the hour, take off the minute hand and put it on the 12. No joke. That is how we set the date on a watch so it turns to the new date at 12 midnight.
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| Comment | Thanks, Melvin. Unfortunately, the minute hand cannot be repositioned to 12 separate from the shaft, as they lock into position with each other. I located another answer since asking the question, and it tells the procedure to "force" the minute hand and shaft to 12 using finger pressure on the minute hand retaining nut and on the round wheel that serves for setting the time. But I appreciate your responding, and fully understand how a watch guy might not be aware of this issue (I just learned something myself here.) Regards, Dave | ||
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Melvin Mills
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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.
Experience
I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.
Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).
Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.
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