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Expert: Martin Meyer - 11/11/2007


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We have clock as above,it has pendulum but no weights visible. it has suddenly started to chime very slowly even though the spring is wound, it will still keep good time and the chime spring runs down but even when fully wound it is painfully slow. can you help please

Answer
Hi Gill,
    The two common causes of slow chiming are needing lubrication and wear in the bearings of the movement.
    A professional clock repairer can both lubricate the movement and tell you if the movement is worn and needs further repair or replacement.

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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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