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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Verichron Regulator Pendulum Wall Clock | 6/2/2012 |
| Q: I have just purchased a Verichron chiming regulator key wound wall clock. It strikes the half hour ... A: This is a two spring, hour and 1/2 hour strike. Usually the two springs made within the last 30 ... | |
| Center chain/weight | 5/30/2012 |
| Q: I bought a Grandfather Clock back in the early 1980's. I bought it when I was in the Navy. The ... A: Wow, this is a loaded question. Let's start from the beginning, I am not a "Sir" I am a Madame, I ... | |
| montgomery wards grandfather clock model #cpm 9087 | 5/27/2012 |
| Q: How do I get parts for this old grandfather clock? A: I'm sorry but those numbers do not mean anything to me. I'm not sure what parts you need nor do I ... | |
| Waltham Wall Clock | 5/22/2012 |
| Q: I have had this clock for over 15 years. Within the last year, when I wind it, set it, and start it ... A: It sounds like it's time to have the clock cleaned and oiled. Old oil and dirt can stop a clock. 15 ... | |
| Russian Submarine clock | 5/17/2012 |
| Q: There is a consensus of opinion to change the mainspring in these clocks because they are too strong ... A: As this subject continued I found out more information on the submarine clock. An anglefire website ... | |
| hermle mantel clock | 5/9/2012 |
| Q: I have a hermle moon phase mantle clock. quartz no chime may be 2100 series made of cherry. the ... A: I'm sorry but any research I would have to do on this clock you can do. Just look up this ... | |
| waltham regulator clock | 5/5/2012 |
| Q: my Waltham regulator clock keeps on chiming continuously.Why? A: There could be many reasons why it keeps chiming. There could be mechanical problem or a broken ... | |
| Unadjustable quartz movement needs adjusting! | 5/2/2012 |
| Q: I have a clock with a fairly simple AA battery powered quartz mechanism that worked great for 15-20 ... A: Quartz movements just go bad. There is no repairing them only replacing the movement. I'm not sure ... | |
| wall clock | 4/30/2012 |
| Q: I wound the hour and and 15 minute chime to tight,so it is not working at all. What do I do? ... A: You may have to bring this clock to a repair shop for help. Sometimes it's good to have your clock ... | |
| wall clock | 4/29/2012 |
| Q: I wound the hour and and 15 minute chime to tight,so it is not working at all. What do I do? ... A: It's wound tight and not unwinding. That is fully wound. That doesn't mean it's wound too tight to ... | |
| wall clock | 4/28/2012 |
| Q: I wound the hour and and 15 minute chime to tight,so it is not working at all. What do I do? A: It’s unusual to wind a clock too tight. Many times dirt, lack of oil and wear causes a clock to ... | |
| chimes on new england wall clock | 4/22/2012 |
| Q: after hours of trying to get the clock to start ticking i finally done it. Now how do you get the ... A: If you have power to the clock and the chimes still are not working you can put a little more ... | |
| how to start new england wall clock | 4/22/2012 |
| Q: i have a new england wall clock given to me by my mother inlaw and i have no idea how to get it ... A: Hmmm, this is interesting. When need to figure out how your clock gets power. My mother has a New ... | |
| Quartz movement for Wall Clock | 4/20/2012 |
| Q: I have a Harris & Mallow, Verichron Quartz wall clock that needs a replacement movement. The label ... A: I just had this problem myself. I had to use a regular movement for the main time. For the second ... | |
| Kassel 31 day clock running slow | 4/17/2012 |
| Q: I have a Kassel 31 day wind up wall clock. It is running a bit slow. How do I adjust that? Thank-you ... A: There is a nut under the pendulum bob. The bob sits on this nut. Turning this nut to the left makes ... | |
| Schmeckendecher wall clock | 4/12/2012 |
| Q: My wall clock has a broken Pendulum Spring and I am trying to source a replacement. Clock details: ... A: I have a clock in the shop that is similar in it's mechanism. I put 2 1/4 lb. cuckoo weights on the ... | |
| Schmeckendecher wall clock | 4/11/2012 |
| Q: My wall clock has a broken Pendulum Spring and I am trying to source a replacement. Clock details: ... A: The best place to find parts is www.merrits.com and www.timesavers.com. These are clock part ... | |
| Elgin Regulator clock 1980 vintage | 4/3/2012 |
| Q: The movement does not keep proper time & the pendulum does not swing even with a brand new D ... A: Battery movement clocks need to be replaced when they are not working properly with a new battery. ... | |
| Chimes and weights | 4/2/2012 |
| Q: The weights are set on each side, and they are still not working. Can you help me?. A: With most weight driven clocks the heaviest weight goes on the right, while facing the clock. This ... | |
| clock will not run | 3/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a Alaron 31-day winding chime wall clock. I have had the clock 25+ yeaars. The clock is not ... A: Wall clocks move on the wall when you go to wind them. Perhaps the clock is not level on the wall. ... | |
| pendulum spring | 3/21/2012 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway Grandfather clock we bought in the late 1970's. The model # is 211. It has not ... A: Unless I know the maker of the movement (Rigdeway is the case maker)I can't tell you which ... | |
| Alaron 31 day wall clock | 3/13/2012 |
| Q: my Grandmother gave me her Alaron regulator 31 day wall clock that was purchased for her Anniversary ... A: 31 day Korean clocks are less expensive to buy than a German clock. The case may be in good ... | |
| How to clean an old clock movement | 3/11/2012 |
| Q: My father-in-law has an older cuckoo clock that has been running fine until recently. I tried ... A: A E Schmeckenbecher is an older movement. The ones I've seen usually have a music movement on the ... | |
| Broken chime spring | 2/27/2012 |
| Q: My Centurion pendulum clock has stopped chiming and there are small pieces of metal in the bottom of ... A: A Centurion clock is a 31 day, spring driven clock right? Well, I wouldn't repair one of them. ... | |
| Franz Hermle Mantle Clock 340-020 | 2/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a mantle clock by franz hermle it is model number 340-020 it is working fine just wandering ... A: A moon dial with a 340-020 movement is not common. I'm thinking this is a mantel clock and a moon ... | |
| verichron 700819 | 2/20/2012 |
| Q: where can I go in Westchester to Replace the movement? A: I don't have enough information to answer this question. Are you looking for a repair shop? I'm ... | |
| Clock running fast | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a Kassel 31 day grandfather clock it's running a bout 15 minutes fast a day the Pendulum fell ... A: What part of the pendulum fell off? The bob? If so then you need to keep turning the adjustment nut ... | |
| Enfield grandmother clock | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1940's Enfield grandmother clock. It has 3 key holes in the face. The problem is it runs ... A: If the clock is running that fast maybe the pendulum isn't connected properly. What you describe ... | |
| Colonial grandfather's clock | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: Where might I obtain a pendulum for a Colonial Model 1724 Movement 132 and DIAL DR? Thanks, Tom ... A: I'm sorry that I just don't have enough information to answer this question. The pendulum length is ... | |
| Gager gu-168 clock | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I ran across my clock after my mom pass away last year but i cant find out how long ahe has had ... A: Edna Riggs, I'm sorry that I can not help you with the age of your clock. It's impossible without ... | |
| Movement for Loricron Clock | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Marilyn: A neighbor has a Loricron 844-w wall clock with a pendulum. The clock is 6 or 8 years old ... A: Here is the manual for this clock. http://www.loricron.com/qwm.pdf. This shows me that it appears ... | |
| movement maker ID | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: spring driven movement w/single strike in Regulator A clock, works stamped with No. 210 on a tag, ... A: I don't have any idea. I'm sorry. A photo might help. Is it new, old? How old? 15 years, 50 years, ... | |
| miniature clock | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I own a miniature clock made of brass or copper.It's size is 4x 4 cm and it has a leather case. On ... A: I'm sorry but I don't have any of the information you need. I also don't do appraisals. It's a ... | |
| Grandfather Clock | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: My brother recently passed away and among his possessions was a grandfather clock manufactured by: ... A: I'm sorry but there is not enough information to answer this question. Grandfather clocks come in ... | |
| Hermle movement 451-050 114cm | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I wish to replace my hermle unit with an identical movement. When I mentioned that the unit was ... A: I'm not the expert on the intricacies of the problems you will have with different movements. This ... | |
| Howard Miller Grandfather Clock | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: My grandfather clock wound down & when I came back, I rewound it and now it chimes the hour at the ... A: Grandfather clocks have a built in self setting device. The clock will only chime the hour when the ... | |
| howard miller movement | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I had a movement for my clock rebuilt and since then i cannot keep clock running. I tic tock sound ... A: I'm trying to understand this because when I rebuild a grandfather movement a house call for ... | |
| Welby 31 day key wind school house clock with regulator | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: this clock is excellent condition and works perfect.minutes mark out at 5-10-15 and so on.trying to ... A: I'm sorry but I can't give you an appraisal on your clock. Firstly, I can't see it. Secondly, I ... | |
| Hermle 451-050H | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: Is the Hermle 451-050 the same as the 451-050H. I have an Emperor clock which I purchased in the ... A: I already answered your question. You need to find out the pendulum length. I don't have that ... | |
| Hermle 451-050H | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: Is the Hermle 451-050 the same as the 451-050H. I have an Emperor clock which I purchased in the ... A: The pendulum length is important. That would be the number before the cm....114cm, 94cm, 85cm, ... | |
| grandfather clock - chime every other hour | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I really need help with my grandfather clock. Its driving me nuts! I bought a 1985 Ridgeway ... A: This is baffling. I do know that many times the owner of the clock doesn't hear the clock chiming. ... | |
| Loricron Clocks? | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I recently was shopping for a nice wooden pendulum wall clock for myself. I wanted something ... A: Wind up clocks can be maintained so they can last longer than a quartz movement. If you ignore a ... | |
| Loricron Clocks? | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I recently was shopping for a nice wooden pendulum wall clock for myself. I wanted something ... A: I looked at the clock. It's nice. I'm sure it will look very nice in your home. I didn't find what ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD WATERBURY CLOCK | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I received this clock from my mother inlaw and she said it came from the old train station in Lake ... A: This is a beautiful clock. Thanks for the photo. This is a gift that I think you should have ... | |
| Seth Thomas Legacy A403-001 | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: I got this clock from my grandmother. It doesn't keep time, even though all three winding ... A: If you care for your clock you should bring it to a clock repair shop so they can determine if the ... | |
| Crystal Legends Quartz Clock | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I bought a nice looking Crystal Legends by Godinger quartz clock. The clock as you may have figured ... A: I can't see the clock to be able to tell you what you should do. Sometimes the "face" and bezel ... | |
| Grandfher clock stops | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 weight Hamburg American (early 1900s) with a 3/4 Westm inister Chime. I just purchased ... A: 3 in 1 oil isn't a good oil for clocks but that isn't why your clock stops immediately. The oil will ... | |
| chimes | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a Verichon wall clock, it will not chime, is ther a lever or stop in the clock that needs to ... A: You don't say if this is a spring wound clock or a battery movement clock. Verichron has a few ... | |
| pendulum quartz Young Town clock part 12888 | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a double AA battery operated Howard Miller clock (serial no. F06454, model number 625-310) ... A: I'm pasting an answer that I wrote to another woman who wanted to know about this movement. I don't ... | |
| date of my clock | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering how old my clock is and how much it might be worth. The markings on the clock say ... A: I usually don't answer these questions because you could do the same research I have to do to find ... | |
| Looking for Ridgeway grandmother clock model #127 movement E | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: Years ago, my grandfather gave my grandmother a Ridgeway grandmother clock for their anniversary. My ... A: I'm so sorry to hear of this repair man who took advantage of your clock and grandmother. What a ... | |
| chimes | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a small grandfather clock with Westminister chimes. The on-the-hour chime is gonging ... A: Arline, I'm so happy I've finally been asked a question that you can do without a problem or 5 ... | |
| Mason & Sullivan wall clock (weighted?) | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: My wife inherited a Mason & Sullivan wall clock (like a mini-grandfather clock) that hangs on the ... A: I'm sorry it has taken me so long to answewr. My daughter has a notebook type of computer and for ... | |
| grandfather clock | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: My chime is not working although it keeps time It is a ridgeway serial #88019471 and model 384 A: I'm not sure what these numbers mean. They may be important for the manufacturer of the clock but ... | |
| 1161 and 1171 movements | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: Is the main cable spool and gear assembly from an 1161 series movement the same as one from an 1171 ... A: It looks like the 1161 are cable driven movements. They are wound up and have a winding arbor ... | |
| Chimes will not lock | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a spring driven wall clock triple chime. When the clock is playing the hour chime the gong ... A: Hmmm, how handy are you with clocks? The movement has to come out of the case for this fix. The ... | |
| setting hands | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: the chimes are not synchronized. is there anywhere I can download instructions on how to set them? ... A: You need to set the clock by the minute hand always...when it is set up. Only remove and reset the ... | |
| Young Town Clock Movement #12888 | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: I need help finding a replacement movement for my Kikkerland Clock that I purchased 15 years ago. It ... A: There are so many different types of movements and clocks. Without a photo of both...or at least the ... | |
| "the president" by daneker | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: the chimes are not synchronized. is there anywhere I can download instructions on how to set them? ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "chimes" and "synchronized." They can mean so many things. If the ... | |
| 1974 welby elgin grandfather clock | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me the value of a welby elgin grandfather clock? A: No I'm sorry I can not tell you the value of your clock. I don't see it and have no idea what it ... | |
| Floor Clock | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a Kieninger floor clock with 3 weights it has the sunrise and sunset on top and chimes. On ... A: The sunrise and sunset isn't that. It's the moon dial which shows the phase of the moon. The moon is ... | |
| clock | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a wall clock from 1965, United it was made in brooklin NY, in perfec shape, with a number ... A: I'm sorry there just is not enough information for me to help you. What I can suggest is to do a ... | |
| quarts clock movement replacement | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a beautiful wall clock whose movement has stopped working. It looks like a simple matter of ... A: Here is the phone number for Colonial Clock Shop. 800-333-TIME (8463) They sell quartz movements ... | |
| batteries | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought a small Hechinger alarm clock at an auction. however the battery port is quite small, too ... A: Radio Shack or other electronic supply stores will have them. If you bring the clock to them they ... | |
| batteries | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought a small Hechinger alarm clock at an auction. however the battery port is quite small, too ... A: Without seeing the movement it will be hard for me to tell what type of battery is needed. Many ... | |
| Sleigh clock not chiming correct time | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: Recently upon returning from vacation our Sleigh GF clock had stopped, but had not wound down. We ... A: You are asking 2 different questions: How do you set the hands for the correct chiming sequence? ... | |
| Howard Miller Grand Father Clock | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: The middle weight on my grandfather clock fell and the and bottom and top fell apart. My husband was ... A: The middle weight is the hardest to work with. The only thing I can think for him to do is to put ... | |
| grandfather clock don't run | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I just got a ridgeway grandfather clock,it worked good for 1 day my wife cleaned some on clock face ... A: Happy July 4th! These things could cause the clock to stop if the cleaning of the dial is the ... | |
| Parts for Movement | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller UW 3/18 A movement and would like to know the size chain and needed weights. ... A: Here is the link for Hermle Clock Company. They continue to produce Urgos clock movements. ... | |
| hands on the clock are too tight to move | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I just got a Howard Miller chiming wall clock model #613-108 serial #63630218 that when I try to ... A: I had a few clocks that the hands were hard to move. It was because there was gummy stuff where the ... | |
| W993 Pearl Clock | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I need new clock mecanism for Pearl W993 clock. Price and availablity A: There isn't enough information for me to answer this question. Manufactures numbers aren't enough ... | |
| Howard Miller clock repair advice | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: Ms. Bellotti While you may not yourself be able to answer this, as it deals with a quartz movement ... A: Quartz movements aren't repairable since they have many electronic components that may go bad. It is ... | |
| sligh mantle clock doesn't chime after winding | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: Occasionally my Sligh mantle clock won't chime after I wind all 3 springs. I try not to wind them ... A: You didn't say how old the clock is. Nevertheless, the reason it isn't chiming could be because it's ... | |
| parts | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a grandmothers clock that my grandfather built for my parents 40th aniversary many years ago. ... A: How long has the clock been sitting around and not working? I ask this because it's important to ... | |
| Bird Clock--young town 12888 | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I LOVE my bird clock which was purchased 12 years ago at Steinmart! The battery box will not engage ... A: I like these clocks too. I don't know off hand where to get a movement for this clock. Michaels ... | |
| Urgos 8 rod chime bllock | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an Urgos grandfather clock that I made 20 years ago, we just moved it from the Transvaal to ... A: You could do an internet search for clock part distributors in South Africa. I only know of those ... | |
| united clock corporation | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a small grandfather clock model no.444from united clock corp.I was wondering if u could give ... A: I'm more familiar with the workings of clocks rather than the manufacturers. The only answers I can ... | |
| grandfather clock will not run for more than 5 minutes before stopping | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Our grandfather clock stopped running when I attempted to locate the cause of it not striking. I ... A: Nice movement. It's not a really old movement. I would say about 1970's or before. Did you oil the ... | |
| adjusting pendulum | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I've got a Hermle 2214 movement in a granddaughter clock. The pendulum swings just enough to bump ... A: Don't you hate it when the pendulum hits the wall? I do. Sometimes if it's just level, just right ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD WATERBURY CLOCK | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon I bought this clock that is in this photo, it was manufactured by Waterbury Clock ... A: I found your clock in my Ray Ehrhart Book 1 Price and Identification guide page 28. The date stated ... | |
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS OLD CLOCKS | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Already contacted with you for two years and some months ago, now again contact you ... A: I did some research in some books I have of Ansonia clocks and date of manufacture. I found a photo ... | |
| Chinese Waltham Regulator Clock Clickspring | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: The cheap 31-day movement on my regulator clock has let me down. While winding the time spring, the ... A: I can't even find new movements to replace the older ones....The parts are hard to come by. You ... | |
| old trend clock | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: i have a trend clock from holland mich its electric looks like 50s and has wind up gadgets on back ... A: I can't really answer this question. I did find a website that may answer your question about the ... | |
| grandfather clock will not run for more than 5 minutes before stopping | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Our grandfather clock stopped running when I attempted to locate the cause of it not striking. I ... A: A small pendulum bob will cause the clock to run really fast. You need to set this clock in beat. ... | |
| grandfather clock will not run for more than 5 minutes before stopping | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: Our grandfather clock stopped running when I attempted to locate the cause of it not striking. I ... A: There could be a few reasons for the clock not to run. I would go with your thoughts that you pushed ... | |
| Hermle conversion | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Id like to change a hermle 341-020 11 to a 25 cm drop. Which wheel do I need to change, and do you ... A: You're opening a can of worms that I wouldn't touch. Changing out gears isn't always as easy as it ... | |
| Pendulum issue | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a grandmother clock from a friend. In my need to keep it clean, the pendulum came off ... A: I hope the suspension spring didn't break. Sometime even I have trouble getting the pendulum back ... | |
| New England Clock problem | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: We have a wall mounted New England Clock that we acquired from the estate of a deceased friend.We ... A: My mother has a clock like this :>). She purchased hers late 60's or early 70's. There could be a ... | |
| Seth Thomas Wall clock | 2/21/2011 |
| Q: This clock is operated by weights and chains. It has a 3 hammer chime. I think it was purchased ... A: Many people don't know that it is very hard to identify a clock from the numbers you have given. The ... | |
| clock gear | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My father recently past away and he owned many fine clocks. One is a Scottish grandfather clock ... A: Yes, it is possible for a new tooth to be put into a larger gear, that is the brass teeth. If a ... | |
| CLOCK MOTOR | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A VERICHRON SCHOOL HOUSE CLOCK, I NEED A MOTOR FOR IT .IT HAS CHIMES IT OPERATES OFF A D ... A: There are no motors for quartz clocks. You have to replace the entire movement. Here is a link to ... | |
| wall clock centershaft 4 point cam | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: Kindly advise me where is the centrshaft located so that i can activate the clock chimes that do not ... A: German, When the star cam on the center shaft lifts up a lever, it stops a pin as it prepares for ... | |
| wall clock centershaft 4 point cam | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Kindly advise me where is the centrshaft located so that i can activate the clock chimes that do not ... A: There are many parts that activate the chimes. The center shaft, which has the 4 points you ... | |
| Replace works | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a Emil Schmeckenbecher wall clock (K B Electric Battery Pendulum movement D. B. G. M.) ... A: Some battery movements can't be repaired. You can do a search on Quartz movements with a pendulum. ... | |
| grandfather clock pendulum problem | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Clock is 40 years old with no problems. I would the clock and all was okay for about ten minutes. ... A: Any clock that has been running for 40 years without any service needs service. I don't know what ... | |
| colonial grandfather clock | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: My mom received an old grandfather clock from her father a few years back when he passed away and it ... A: Colonial clocks are nice clocks. I don't know the age of the clock based on the numbers you gave me. ... | |
| Tiffany Swing Clock repair | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Tiffany Swing Clock that doesn't work. It has a Tiffany Quartz movement powered by an N ... A: I'm sorry about the loss of your wife. I know how sentimental clocks can be. Quartz movements need ... | |
| Winding grandfather clock | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: We recently inherited a Piper grandfather clock. I'm sure it hasn't been wound in quite some time. I ... A: Grandfather clocks are usually wound by: -Pulling the chain up. There are two parts of the chain. ... | |
| 1970's Ethan Allen Grandmother clock | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I inherited my mother's grandmother clock. I never paid attention to how to make it chime. I have ... A: It sounds like you need professional help with this clock. You can see if there is a chime/silent ... | |
| mantle clock | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I purchased a schmeckenbecher battery operated mantle clock at a thrift store and it does not work. ... A: A Schmeckenbecher? That's interesting. I think of cuckoo clocks when I think Schmeckenbecher. This ... | |
| Daneker Senator Floor Clock | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: We have had our Senator Floor Clock for probably 30+ years. We haven't had it set up to run for at ... A: I did a fast search on this clock. The company closed down in 1976. I would think that you purchased ... | |
| Kienenger movement w/3 chimes | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I can't find a pendulum length for the this Kieninger cable movement and when engageing the chimes ... A: I hope I can help you with this. The 77 may be the year the movement was assembled. I'm not sure ... | |
| Ridgeway Grandfather Clock running too fast | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a ridgeway grandfather clock and for some unknown reason it started running too fast. I have ... A: Slowing down a grandfather clock is easy. If you have the booklet you can find the directions in ... | |
| Young Town 12888 replacement mechanim | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a patio clock that has stopped and I too am looking for a replacement for the Young Town ... A: I'm not sure of the clock part that you are looking for. There are many replacement quartz movements ... | |
| seiko quartz arlam clock | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: wrefqqq 546ghat size batterie do i have to use cat21907 A: I'm sorry I can't answer your question. I don't have enough information. Perhaps you can take the ... | |
| chimes | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: we recieved a westminster chime wall unit from family. The chimes started out sounding good, now ... A: Quartz or battery movements are solid state mechanisms. When they go, they go. They can't be ... | |
| seth thomas clock weights | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I recently recieved a set thomas grandfather clock from my mother. I believe it is about 30 years ... A: Yeah, I know. I hate it when that happens...those customers who wind their weights all the up!!!!! ... | |
| clock slows down | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a GAGER GU970 that runs well for a few weeks and then slows down to where it is now 6 hours ... A: J. You may need a new movement in the clock. You can check to see if the hands are rubbing on each ... | |
| ridgeway grandmother clock | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a Ridgeway clock, model No. 127, Serial No. 1148, Movement E. Ridgeway was a division of ... A: I'm very sorry but I can't date a clock based upon the information you gave to me. Perhaps you can ... | |
| Age of Clock | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a sligh grandfather clock and was trying to determine age. The back has the following: Style ... A: I'm sorry it's hard to determine the age of your clock by the numbers you gave me. If there is a ... | |
| Jammed Mechanism | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a clock from a local antique store & I kno nothing about it. On the front of the ... A: I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. It is a very busy time of the year. My apologies. Tempus ... | |
| clock face | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a E. Digraph 31 day regulator clock It was my grandmothers and has been in the basement for ... A: Perhaps bleach that is greatly diluted, with you testing a place before going for the plunge. Then ... | |
| clock face | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a E. Digraph 31 day regulator clock It was my grandmothers and has been in the basement for ... A: My father used to tell me that people have faces and clocks have dials :>). Thanks for having me ... | |
| Smiths chiming clock | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: my clock has three wind places and I was wondering when I wind the clock how many times should I ... A: The three winding arbors are for three different gear trains. Left is the striking of the hour. ... | |
| no chimes | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Hermle Grandmother clock model #2115 Chimes began to warble and sound strange. Changed the akaline ... A: Unfortunately battery movements can't be repaired. They need to be replaced. You can either try it ... | |
| GMK GF Clock | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Just read about the problem with the ladies new arrival of her GMK GF. I am a licensed ... A: I didn't get that question. Perhaps it was sent to someone else or it didn't come through the email. ... | |
| L'Epee carriage clock strikes wrong number | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a L'Epee carriage clock c.1980 which strikes 2 hours too many each hour. Is there a trick to ... A: If the clock is consistently striking 2 hours off then you move the ~hour~ hand ~only~ to the ... | |
| clock is out of alignment | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently remove clock movement (Junghans double weight driven) for simply clean and oil. After ... A: It could be a couple of things. When you cleaned the clock did you take the dial off? If so then ... | |
| Slow Chiming | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller wall clock that I've recently purchased. The Westminster chimes were fine at ... A: Adelene, Clocks should be cleaned and oiled every 3-5 years. When you say that you "recently" ... | |
| Clock always 2 minutes behind time. Chimes one short of hour. | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: Clocks always loses 2 minutes per day. And chime is one short of hour on face. Please, please your ... A: I don't know what kind of clock you have to advise you on adjusting the time keeping. If it has a ... | |
| chime off at night not working | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Howard Miller 2 C battery wall clock that plays either Westminster Chime or Ave Maria...I ... A: The first thing to check is whether you have the days and nights mixed up. In other words does it ... | |
| Sligh Wall Clock | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: How can I get the clock to chime properly? It chimes the hour chime on the 15 minutes. All the ... A: If it's consistently off 15 minutes, which includes striking the hour on the number 3 all the time, ... | |
| Rotating pendulum (anniversary clock) | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: Bulova B1848 Nordale.. The base motor is working fine, and has a fresh battery (I can feel the ... A: Here is a link to Merritt's Antiques. They are a clock part supply house. ... | |
| gager gu-168 quartz mantle clock | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I received this clock 21 yrs ago as a wedding gift and until just recently, I had nowhere to use it. ... A: I'm not sure if I can answer this without seeing the clock. I've had battery clocks in the shop ... | |
| Young Town Quartz #12888 | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a battery operated Bulova Quartz clock that has stopped working. I really like this clock, ... A: You can find quartz movements on line on Merritts.com. Here is a link for quartz movements to order. ... | |
| Looking for New England Clock Manuel/Instructions | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a New England Wall Clock with a steeple that has the words "Hawk what's The Cry Prepare ... A: Unless you go through the internet looking for a manual I would think they are hard to find. Your ... | |
| Boston Shipstrike Quartz | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My ship clock stopped working. It's quartz so it doesn't have a battery...? I unscrewed the face ... A: Quartz movements run off a battery. If the battery is missing or dead this could be the cause of the ... | |
| ships bell time | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I fixed the bell tone per another one of the answers but the bells ring at 12:06, 12:36, etc. How ... A: You need to remove the minute hand. The hand nut in the center needs to be unscrewed so you can take ... | |
| Seth Thomos Mantle Clock | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I purchased Hermes Mantle Clock movement 341-020,an received a Emperor 341-020.Is Emperor an Hermes ... A: I don't have enough information about your original movement. The Hermle and Emperor movements are ... | |
| Verichon Quartz Wall Clock Help | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I was given a Verichon wall clock by my grandparents. When it started making a grinding sound I ... A: The older battery movements had a small mainspring that supplied power. The best thing to do is to ... | |
| Harris & Mallow wall clock (quartz) | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Harris & Mallow wall clock that the movement was damaged in storage. This is a two piece ... A: I need a little more information. Is the second hand portion a movement in itself? Where is this ... | |
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Marilyn Bellotti
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Repair related questions on clocks. I do not know watches. I give mechanical advice to get your clock going... if possible. Sometimes the problem you have is for professional repair and is too complicated for me write out. This doesn't mean I don't have the knowledge it means I don't have the time to spend teaching complicated clock repair. When asking a question please provide a photo if possible, ~along~ with the numbers you find. Names on a clock and numbers aren't enough information. The cases are made by one company and the movements by another. The numbers, many times, are for company purposes. They don't tell me what type of clock it is such as: spring driven, weight driven, battery operated, electric, etc. wall clock, mantel clock, floor clock, etc. If I can't find your clock immediately with a search I will tell you that I do not have enough information. I'm here for mechanically related questions that have to do with ALL clocks. I'm also sorry but I will not do appraisals or give values of clocks. That information is available on line with research. Ebay will provide what clocks have sold for under the "completed listing" section. I will help if possible but this site is for "repair" related questions, not for value or ages of clocks. A photo will give me an idea of age and value, but the rest of the research will be up to you.
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28 years repair experience
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Certified Horologist
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