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Expert: Martin Meyer - 11/4/2007


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I have a Seth Thomas clock with Ava Maria chime.  It is about 6 years old.  The back of the clock (where the batteries are housed) reads HERMLE Quartz2215 Germany (CO) Unacousted.  I cannot find the owners manual and I am simply trying to set the no chime (sleep) period.  It used to start at 7 am and end at 10 pm.  It is now starting at 2 am and ending at 5 pm.  How can I get it back to the original setting?

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Hi Cathy,
    This is an unusual problem, and I have not come across it before. I am currently trying to locate more information on this problem. I will get back to you as soon as I have a solution.
    One important note: If your clock is not striking the correct number of hours, please let me know, and the problem is easier to solve. If it strikes correctly, e.g., strikes 2 times at 2:00, then I will have to get back to you when I have more information.

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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.

Education/Credentials
Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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