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About Martin Meyer
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Expertise
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

Experience
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

Organizations
AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

Publications
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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Questions Answered By Expert Martin Meyer
In Category Clocks, Watches

Subject	Date Asked

Tempus Fugit Grandfather clock	11/18/2009
Q: I had to reassemble my clock after shifting to a country which has no repair for this type of clock. ... A: I have attached a photo to help illustrate. The movement in the photo will not be identical to ...
Welby Wall Clock	11/17/2009
Q: My Welby wall Clock stopped. The one D Cell battery is fresh. Clock is 28" long, wood encased %26 ... A: There is a wide selection of replacement quartz movements available from clock supply houses like ...
Moon dial	11/16/2009
Q: Have just received a Warmink moon phase clock via Ebay, the clock works OK but the moon dial does ... A: You will have to access the area between the moon dial, which is mounted on the main dial, and the ...
Hermle 1171-850 Movement	11/16/2009
Q: I have several tall clocks with Hermle movements. On one of them, the familiar ratcheting sound when ... A: When you say "it no longer ratchets at all" I don't know if you mean that it is jammed and the crank ...
Daneker Floor clocks	11/14/2009
Q: I inherited a Grandmothers clock that had been made by the Million-Rutherford company in Fallston, ... A: There are a number of things that could be causing the problem. First, check that the pendulum ...
Howard Miller chime	11/12/2009
Q: I recently acquired a Howard Miller wall clock with a Hermle 341-020 movement. At first it wouldn't ... A: The chime mechanism is quite complicated. You are not missing a spring. The lever which is lifted by ...
Mason & Sullivan Ship's bell clock	11/12/2009
Q: I have a Mason %26 Sullivan battery powered ship's bell clock works. It is marked 3629x made in west ... A: Quartz (battery) movements are not repairable, and there is no quartz ship's bell movement any ...
Lanshire Self Starting Model T4	11/11/2009
Q: Martin, I have an old ceramic mantel clock with a Lanshire Self Starting Model T4 120v movement. ... A: There are still several Lanshire electric movements shown in the www.timesavers.com catalog. I have ...
missing hands for Montgomery Ward grandfather clock	11/6/2009
Q: There seems to be a lot of hands out there but I cannot determine which ones would be the correct ... A: Whether or not hands are available for your clock depends on what make of movement is in the clock. ...
how can i buy used mercury pendulum for my grandfathers clock	11/2/2009
Q: my grandfathers mercury pendulum clock got spoit on the process of repair,the mercury pendulum got ... A: Genuine mercury pendulums are no longer available due to the toxicity of mercury. Clock parts ...
Chain install (Howard Miller Grandfather clock	11/1/2009
Q: I have a Howard Miller grandfather chain/weight driven clock. I need to install new chains. I have ... A: The two outside chains can often be threaded in far enough to catch a tooth of the sprocket, then ...
French carriage clocks	11/1/2009
Q: How to tell if the balance wheel platform is not original and gas been replaced? A: It is not always possible to tell, especially if the platform has been replaced with a vintage ...
need complete pendulum for movement 341-020	10/31/2009
Q: I need a complete pendulum for the following movement 77 cuckoo clock mfg co inc no jewels ... A: Pendulums for Hermle movements are available from Black Forest Imports (www.blackforestimports.com). ...
Verichron Quartz Chime Model Regulator	10/29/2009
Q: We just received the above named clock (model # 192304 84). We were assured it ran fine, but have ... A: I just had a very similar question about Harris & Mallow, and can give you that information. ...
Chimes out of sink...	10/29/2009
Q: Verichron wall clock made by Harris and Mallow, the clock chimes 2 more times than it should example ... A: If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Verichron Quartz Chime Model Regulator	10/28/2009
Q: We just received the above named clock (model # 192304 84). We were assured it ran fine, but have ... A: Three hours loss in six hours indicates a serious problem, and there is no adjustment that would ...
My Salem Grandfather clock	10/27/2009
Q: I inherited my Mother's Grandfather clock and the chimes don't work. Once in a while I'll hear 'one' ... A: There are many possible causes of chime failure, but it is probably not a matter of an adjustment. ...
grandfather clock	10/26/2009
Q: We recently moved our grandfather clock to a different location in our home, now when we walk past ... A: No, there are no legs of that type available. They would cause the clock to sway due to sympathetic ...
Harris & Mallow Verichron Quartz	10/24/2009
Q: Mr. Meyer, I have a Harris and Mallow regulator replica. It has the following information on the ... A: I can't comment on whether the repairs would be worth it, because that is an individual decision. ...
battery clock settings	10/22/2009
Q: Do you have any idea what the letters O, B, W on the back of a battery operated clock mean? I ... A: This switch is the chime selector. O = Off, B = Bim-Bam, W = Westminster. Westminster is the 4X4 ...
Carriage clock winding mechanism (follow up)	10/22/2009
Q: Very helpful. Yes, my 'cog' and 'arm' were the ratchet assembly you describe. The key to wind the ... A: There is no way of knowing which problem you have until the clock is entirely disassembled and the ...
grandfather clock	10/21/2009
Q: I inherited a beautiful clock my father built in the eighties and although it runs fine and keeps ... A: Your problem is an easy one to correct. The minute hand has a square hole in the center that mounts ...
Carriage clock winding mechanism	10/21/2009
Q: I have a carriage clock which was bought new in the UK about 3 years ago. The maker is the London ... A: Your clock's mainspring either broke or its end slipped off the stud which holds it. You can't see ...
vintage GE desk clock 3H80	10/19/2009
Q: I'm trying to open up a GE 3H80, the "Morgan", to replace the cord. I can't remove the knurled ... A: The setting knob is usually a left-hand thread. Try turning it clockwise to unscrew it. Note that it ...
quartz movement	10/17/2009
Q: How change I remove an existing movement and fit a new one(small 2 1/2battery unit?" A: Your question is very general and I don't know what type of movement you are changing from, so I ...
chimes not working	10/17/2009
Q: The pendulum on the clock does not swing back and forth. It keeps time and the chins/weights are ... A: There are many possible causes of chime failure, but I can make a few suggestions. First, make sure ...
grandfather clock pendulum	10/14/2009
Q: The pendulum on the clock does not swing back and forth. It keeps time and the chins/weights are ... A: I'm wondering if this is a quartz (battery) clock. In those clocks, the pendulum motion is ...
quartz wall clock runs only about 2 weeks on a battery	10/13/2009
Q: We have a large Boston Clock CO. wall clock that was a gift to us about 5 years ago. It was ... A: The location of the clock or outdoor weather will not affect the clock's operation. There is no way ...
Cuckoo clock	10/12/2009
Q: Meyer I have a very old Cuckoo/Quail clock around 1880 inlaid railroad, unfortunately the top crown ... A: For an antique clock almost 130 years old, I would be amazed if you could find the exact top piece. ...
Remove Dials from quartz clock	10/10/2009
Q: My wall clock fell down and broke. The frame is broken but the quartz clock is intact and working. ... A: I think by "dials" you are referring to the hands, and will answer your question with that ...
Howard-Miller CL series 2003 floor clock	10/9/2009
Q: The above clock is six years old and worked beautifully, until two days ago. One of the three ... A: Your clock has two separate issues, which both happen to involve the hour strike. The incorrect ...
Alaron Mechanical mantle clock	10/8/2009
Q: I have an Alaron 21 day mechanical movement. This clock keeps time very well and chimes on the hour ... A: Your clock has a rack-and-snail strike mechanism. I have attached an illustration to help explain; ...
Slight Grandfather Clock - stopped working	10/8/2009
Q: Hope you are well. Two nights ago, I wound up the three weights that were almost to the bottom of ... A: If the clock is not running, that is, the pendulum is not swinging and the hands are not moving, ...
diagram of wall clock motor	10/5/2009
Q: I need help finding a diagram for a small battery-operated clock movement. I accidentally knocked ... A: The key considerations in selecting a movement are: 1)the overall size of the movement must fit in ...
diagram of wall clock motor	10/2/2009
Q: I need help finding a diagram for a small battery-operated clock movement. I accidentally knocked ... A: Quartz (battery) movements are not designed to be repaired, and no diagrams or other service ...
Battery powered clock	9/30/2009
Q: I have a large round RED clock that I love that is battery powered. Unfortunately, during a move, I ... A: If the clock is stopping because the bent hands are hitting each other, you can try straightening ...
chain replacement	9/21/2009
Q: MY DAD RECENTLY MOVED A TEMPUS FUGIT HERSCHEDE GRANDFATHER CLOCK AND THE CENTER CHAIN FELL OFF. HOW ... A: The center chain is always difficult to reattach (I am assuming that you still have the original ...
W Haid 1050 020 Mantel clock adjusting time	9/16/2009
Q: I bought a Haid 1050 020 jewels W. Haid mantel clock. It runs about 10 minutes slow and am not sure ... A: You regulate this movement by moving the 3-pronged part in a rotational direction on the ...
Kieninger PS058	9/16/2009
Q: I have a PS058 movement with the 1/2-hour and hour strike. I switched the night-shut-off option from ... A: There is very little that you can do to correct the Night Silent mechanism. I would recommend that ...
Manual for Clock	9/14/2009
Q: I have a King Arthur #451-050H Grandfather Clock that I have received from my Aunt. I need the ... A: King Arthur clocks has been out of business for many years, so an owner's manual is not available. ...
Hermle Clock	9/13/2009
Q: Mr. Meyer, I have a Hermle 7408HRM battery wall clock with pendulum. The back states that it is a ... A: First, make sure that you are using fresh, full-strength alkaline batteries, not rechargeable or ...
clock	9/13/2009
Q: I was given a Centurion 35 day clock, it has two sides to wind and so I did, but the pendulum won't ... A: There are a number of possible causes of this problem, but the most likely is that the pendulum is ...
chime rod selection	9/9/2009
Q: I purchased a "coffin" grandfather clock a few years ago. When the shipment came, there were some ... A: Replacing chime rods is a big problem, and I can't give you a very encouraging answer. There are ...
Verichron quartz clock chime disabling	9/6/2009
Q: How can I disable the chime on my Verichron quartz westminster chime clock AND also on my David ... A: If the movement in your clock has a feature to turn off the chime, it will be a switch on the back ...
suspension spring	9/3/2009
Q: Removing the pendulum I inadvertently ended up with loose parts that I do not know how to put back. ... A: These pins can get stuck very tightly sometimes, particularly on older clocks where the pin has been ...
linden mech clock	9/2/2009
Q: i just recently purchased a vintage linden clock ,it supposed to have four different chime options . ... A: 5 rods definitely means Westminster only, so that explains the lack of a selector lever. If there is ...
suspension spring	9/2/2009
Q: Removing the pendulum I inadvertently ended up with loose parts that I do not know how to put back. ... A: All the parts that you describe are really pieces of one part, which can be easily replaced. The ...
Few Questions of a wall clock.	9/2/2009
Q: I bought a wall clock for 7,5€ in some kind of secondhand store, on the case it says ... A: This movement is made by Hermle (FHS = Franz Hermle Sohns). Beneath the stamping "241-030" should be ...
Hechinger radio controlled clock	8/31/2009
Q: when I got this movement in the mail, opened the package. started installing the hands, did not find ... A: How the hand nut got inside the movement I can't begin to imagine. Quartz movements are not designed ...
linden mech clock	8/31/2009
Q: i just recently purchased a vintage linden clock ,it supposed to have four different chime options . ... A: The chime selector lever almost always extends through a slot in the dial, most often near the ...
clock key	8/28/2009
Q: I have a mantel clock with Hermle 791-081 movement and lost the key. Where can I get a replacement ... A: Winding keys are available from any good clock supply house, such as Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) ...
Seth Thomas - Talley - 2334-001	8/25/2009
Q: I have a Battery Pendulum Strike Movement Clock made by Talley - Seth Thomas CAT # 2334-001. I'm ... A: You should make sure that the clock is level both front to back and side to side. Also check that ...
Ridgeway Clock Won't Chime	8/25/2009
Q: Our Ridgeway Grandfather clock stopped chiming. The chime lever falls to the bottom of the arc and ... A: It's hard to tell the problem from the picture; I can't see the chime selector lever at all. There ...
Grandfather clock	8/24/2009
Q: I saw this beautifull clock at a flea market, and I tried to get some info about it.There were no ... A: First, you were probably seeing three chains, threaded over the sprocket wheels so that six chains ...
Howard Miller Wall Clock...	8/22/2009
Q: Good Day... I have a Howard Miller wall clock model # 613-643. I purchased it quite a few years ... A: The idea of "overwinding" is probably the most common myth in clockmaking. A clock cannot be wound ...
Weight	8/18/2009
Q: The winding of the hour weight will not click or hold up when you wind it. This is Sligh Grand ... A: The cable winds onto a drum, and the drum has a ratchet mechanism on it called the click and ...
winding arbors	8/17/2009
Q: My clock has three winding arbors in the face. Which arbor is for time (left, center or right)? And ... A: On the great majority of antique clocks and virtually all modern clocks, the left arbor (as you look ...
strikes wrong hour	8/14/2009
Q: Old Seth Thomas clock, double weights (time - chimes), how are the chimes set to coincide with the ... A: There are several different methods of synchronizing the strike with the time, depending on your ...
speed adjustment	8/13/2009
Q: I have a clock from Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co., Inc., marked 2 jewels, Made in W. Germany, #1050-020. It ... A: If there is no adjustment screw at the very top of the movement, you have the older version of the ...
chime and rods do not match up	8/12/2009
Q: When moving my clock it recieved a bad jolt and when setting up the clock we discovered that the ... A: It is almost impossible for the chime rods to bend a significant amount out of position without ...
howard miller grandfather broken cable	8/12/2009
Q: "I have a wire cable clock. The works is Keininger 116 cm ack. I have removed the cable that wraps ... A: I am reprinting your original question to help clarify my answer: "I have a Howard miller Curio ...
VIENNA JUNGHANS WURTEMBURG CIRCA 1910 MINIATURE	8/11/2009
Q: I recently acquired this delightful Junghans clock and have set it up so it keeps good time and ... A: The spring on the left (looking at the clock) powers the strike, and the one on the right powers the ...
1050-020 Chime Quality	8/10/2009
Q: I just installed a new La Rosa #1050-020 movement in my Linden Mantel Clock. The movement I replaced ... A: The Hermle markings are somewhat confusing. You are correct that counter-clockwise = faster. The arc ...
VIENNA JUNGHANS WURTEMBURG CIRCA 1910 MINIATURE	8/10/2009
Q: I recently acquired this delightful Junghans clock and have set it up so it keeps good time and ... A: Vienna regulators generally do not have a provision for silencing the strike, although in the field ...
1050-020 Chime Quality	8/7/2009
Q: I just installed a new La Rosa #1050-020 movement in my Linden Mantel Clock. The movement I replaced ... A: Your clock is making this sound because the chime hammers are too close to or resting on the chime ...
RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCK WEIGHTED CHAIN DRIVEN 3 WIEHGTS	8/6/2009
Q: Trying to set chimes! After moving hand 1/4 hour I here a click. Hammer wont strike gently rocking ... A: Your clock's chime mechanism is stalling, that is, not getting enough power from the weight to ...
Grandfather clock	8/5/2009
Q: Kieninger movement; Recently moved and inspite of professional packing clock would not run. Had a ... A: First, the fact that the clock runs with additional pressure put on the weight, indicates only that ...
Boston Ship's clock	8/3/2009
Q: Clock was a retirement gift to my Dad 40 years ago. Recently, I noticed that it rings 10 bells at 5 ... A: Ship's bell clocks have a variant of a "rack and snail" strike mechanism. I have attached a photo of ...
mantle clock -hour hand lagging behind	8/1/2009
Q: I have a bulova mantle clock (has the number 340-020 on the back). It is a 3 key hole chiming clock. ... A: The hour hand is a friction fit on its shaft. Sometimes the hand is tight, especially on older ...
Howard Miller chimes 3 minutes early	8/1/2009
Q: Meyer. I have a HM 610-572 around ten years old. Works very well. I rarely use the chime function ... A: Your clock has a minute hand with a bushing for this adjustment. At the center of the hand is a ...
Clock strikes 12	7/30/2009
Q: ..we recently purchased a grandfather clock through a private sale. The previous owner stated that ... A: Your clock has a "rack and snail" strike mechanism, and this is what is malfunctioning. I have ...
Hermle parts	7/29/2009
Q: My GF clock has, after 23 years, developed a problem with the chimes. I know what broke - have no ... A: This is a very common problem with Hermle movements which are quite old. Unfortunately, terminology ...
Welby Tempus Fugit	7/28/2009
Q: I just bought a grandfather clock from an estate sale. I don't know where to hang the pendulum. and ... A: I have attached a photo of the assembly which the pendulum hooks onto. This clock will look ...
Hermle 451-050 85cm Lyre Pendulum	7/27/2009
Q: Would you happen to know where we can purchase a lyre pendulum for a Hermle 451-050 85cm. Our ... A: There are a number of issues here, and pendulums have several dimensions to be considered. First, ...
Anniversary Clock	7/25/2009
Q: I received an anniversary clock from my uncle's estate. It has a plastic bottom and most of the ... A: I am going to assume that this is not a battery powered clock for purposes of this answer. The ...
My clock won't chime	7/22/2009
Q: My Howard Miller Norman Wall Clock is about 20 yrs old and it's stopped chiming. I went on line and ... A: There may be an older movement which Hermle called the 2214, and with which I am not familiar. I ...
Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock	7/22/2009
Q: I have the above named grandfather clock for some years now. Presently, when i swing the pendulum to ... A: There are many possible reasons for a clock's failure to run, but the most common are 1)the pendulum ...
My clock won't chime	7/21/2009
Q: My Howard Miller Norman Wall Clock is about 20 yrs old and it's stopped chiming. I went on line and ... A: First, quartz movements are not designed to be repaired so, if you have made sure that you have two ...
Ansonia clock chime	7/21/2009
Q: I have an Ansonia "Mozart" mantel clock that appears to be from the early 1900s. I can't get the ... A: This clock is not designed to have the strike turned off. Leaving the strike side mainspring unwound ...
Seth Thomas Clock	7/19/2009
Q: I purchased a SethThomas clock the tag on back says Talley Industries GA No Jewels 429705 model ... A: You can't determine with certainty if the clock will run, because you can't connect the pendulum to ...
Imperial Daniel's ornate wind-up clock	7/18/2009
Q: I am trying to locate (I think) it would be called a bezel, round part with glass in it that you see ... A: Bezels, front glasses and combinations of both are available from any good clock supply house like ...
my new oversize wall clock (battery operated)	7/16/2009
Q: I hope that you might be able to help me with my new clock. It is a fake french cafe style battery ... A: Quartz/battery movements have no adjustment for rate; if the clock runs slow, all you can do is ...
Battery	7/15/2009
Q: What I need is a battery and I can,t find the right one .The pendulum clock has no model no .all ... A: Batteries for Kundo Electronic clocks are available from clock supply houses, such as Timesavers ...
Hershede Rebecca Boone Grandmother Clock With Westminister Chimes with a moonphase will not run !	7/15/2009
Q: Yes ,thank you for taking the time to answer my question ! I purchased an Rebecca Boone Model ... A: Any reputable professional clock repairer will guarantee their work. I would note that a clock ...
Diplomat 1000-1m & 100-3m	7/14/2009
Q: I have one or the other listed above It was purchased in 1983 and has not worked for some time. A ... A: I can't give you any information on the amount of the estimate, as prices vary very widely by region ...
Smiths balance wheel escapement	7/14/2009
Q: I own a Smiths Westminster clock with balance wheel escapement, probably dating to the fifties of ... A: If the clock still loses when adjusted all the way toward the "fast" position, then there is some ...
Clock won't strike	7/13/2009
Q: I have a clock that I haven't been able to identify. It keeps time perfect, but doesn't chime. On ... A: Clockmakers' prices vary widely depending on region and on the individual clockmaker. Also, each ...
Grandfather Clock	7/13/2009
Q: I have a grandfather clock that had wound down. Once I reset the hands and pulled up the weights it ... A: There are many possible causes of the clock's failure to run, but it is most likely that the ...
Anniversary Clock Part	7/12/2009
Q: I have an Elgin Anniversary Clock which was my grandparents. It is keeping time fine, but when the ... A: Pendulums for mechanical 400-Day (Anniversary) clocks are not generic, and these clocks have been ...
Clock won't strike	7/12/2009
Q: I have a clock that I haven't been able to identify. It keeps time perfect, but doesn't chime. On ... A: The condition that you describe is called "stalling". Chime problems are caused by either stalling ...
westminster chiming clock	7/10/2009
Q: I have an old clock and wind it about every 3 days. However, one day after winding it, the clock ... A: First, the clock should be wound all the way, as far as the keys will go, usually once a week. ...
Wm L Gilbert Regulator Clock Sping	7/7/2009
Q: I am in possession of a Regulator Clock that I believe is from the 1800's. I cannot see the paper ... A: There is no source for detailed specifications on antique clocks. To replace the mainspring, the ...
glass which mounts on Sligh wall clock	7/5/2009
Q: Glass which is held by Bezel which has a hinge which mounts on the wall clock. The glass in the ... A: Hinges are available from clock supply companies like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or Merritts ...
Romanet Morbier	7/5/2009
Q: Hey Martin. Thanks for trying to help me, did Romanet Morbier make good quality movements or... ... A: The 95cm rod should be long enough. The longest pendulum you are likely to have would be a "seconds ...
junghams quartz pendulum w717	7/5/2009
Q: The movement of the clock is junghams quartz pendulum w717. It does not swing while the clock runs ... A: Quartz movements have no repairable parts. If the pendulum does not swing when the clock has a ...
Ridgeway Grandfather Clock	7/4/2009
Q: I accidentally wound the clock the same time the chimes were going off. Now they chime very slow ... A: It is true that winding the clock while it is chiming can occasionally cause problems. However, it ...
Romanet Morbier	7/3/2009
Q: Hey Martin. Thanks for trying to help me, did Romanet Morbier make good quality movements or... ... A: Romanet Morbier was a 19th Century French clock manufacturer which made "Morbier" or "Comptoise" ...
new englanclock-bristol conn,-mantle clock	7/2/2009
Q: the movement has been replaced with D- battery powered drive, 5-9 yrs ago. the clock has been out ... A: Battery/quartz clocks have no repairable parts. If the battery is 5-9 years old, it should be ...
cleaning movements	7/1/2009
Q: I hesitate to ask this question, especially after reading your answer to the previous question of ... A: The only safe use for gasoline is in cars' gas tanks. The danger of gasoline is not that it burns, ...
Miller Grandmother Clock	7/1/2009
Q: Just had a 20's Miller Grandmother clock professionally moved to my home from my folks. I can't ... A: There is really no right or wrong way to set these levers, except I would not recommend that you set ...
Imperial electric clock	6/30/2009
Q: I have a C.J.HUG Imperial clock model 600 It runs fine till it chimes and then it won't stop. I ... A: This problem is usually repairable without overhauling or replacing the movement. However, there are ...
fhs mantle clock	6/28/2009
Q: I have a german wind up clack made by fhs, the main spring is broken, it is a hole end type, where ... A: This is not a number in the current numbering system for Hermle mainsprings. It may be from some ...
fhs mantle clock	6/27/2009
Q: I have a german wind up clack made by fhs, the main spring is broken, it is a hole end type, where ... A: Mainsprings are available from most any clock supply house, like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com), ...
antique seth thomas clock-strikes; brass w. glass	6/25/2009
Q: This clock very old; it belonged to my grandmother (could be 100yrs+). It has coil springs and ... A: The part that you replaced is the suspension spring. The stronger the spring, the faster the clock ...
Clock runs slow-How to adjust	6/25/2009
Q: I have 31 day Waltham chime mantel clock, it's been a great clock for the last 25 years, starting to ... A: You turn the regulating nut to the right (raising the pendulum bob) to make the clock go faster, and ...
hamilton wall clock	6/24/2009
Q: I have a wooden wall clock with 3 holes for winding. the face says hamilton on it. The pendulum has ... A: In my opinion, Black Forest Imports is the most complete source for peripheral parts and ...
Clock chimes are off	6/23/2009
Q: I recently replaced a SEIKO chime/pendulum movement and the problem is on the westminister chimes, ... A: I'm going to assume that this is a battery/quartz clock, as it is a Seiko and as mechanical clocks ...
hamilton wall clock	6/22/2009
Q: I have a wooden wall clock with 3 holes for winding. the face says hamilton on it. The pendulum has ... A: This is exactly the information that you needed. Your clock has a Hermle movement, model number ...
hamilton wall clock	6/21/2009
Q: I have a wooden wall clock with 3 holes for winding. the face says hamilton on it. The pendulum has ... A: The pendulum must be matched by length and by top hook to the movement in the clock. The top hook on ...
erratic chiming	6/19/2009
Q: I have a grandfather clock that has started to chine erratically. When it does chime its the not ... A: There are many possible causes of chime failure, some minor, others serious. The two side weights ...
westm.whiitt.winch grandfather clock	6/18/2009
Q: the clock was given to us as a gift and we are having a hard time of knowing how to hang the chimes ... A: There are three chains to hold the three weights. One end of each chain has a hook on it and holds ...
Problem with Harold Miller clock	6/17/2009
Q: This is the second time I am sending this email. I touched the wrong key and my first email went ... A: The moon dial and the chiming are two unrelated problems, and it is possible that lubrication might ...
Setting chimes on antique hermle mantel clock	6/16/2009
Q: I hope this finds you well. I just bought an antique hermle mantle clock. The number inside the ... A: I believe I see the problem in your photo. There is a black, L-shaped metal bar mounted on the small ...
Phinney-Walker wind-up travel alarm clock	6/14/2009
Q: I found this Phinney-Walker at a Goodwill store and it worked perfectly...until I got curious about ... A: Finding a cutaway or internal diagram of a travel alarm will probably prove very difficult, and one ...
Verichron Quartz	6/14/2009
Q: The pendulum moves but the hands do not turn. Can this be repaired? Is so where do I get the ... A: Quartz movements have no repairable parts, but there is a wide selection of replacement movements ...
HERMLE 2214 not keeping time	6/13/2009
Q: My step-dad made us a beautiful wall clock and put the HERMLE Quartz 2214 movement in it. It has ... A: The rechargeable batteries would not have hurt the clock, they just don't supply the proper voltage ...
HERMLE 2214 not keeping time	6/13/2009
Q: My step-dad made us a beautiful wall clock and put the HERMLE Quartz 2214 movement in it. It has ... A: Quartz movements are sealed units and have no replaceable or repairable parts. If you have replaced ...
adjusting Sligh mantle clock	6/12/2009
Q: I am trying to adjust my wife's Sligh mantel clock. I am wondering just exactly how many tick/tocks ... A: The beat rate of the 1050 movement is 9,000 Beats Per Hour. Your number of 75 per minute = 4,500 per ...
hanging weights in Tempus fugit clock	6/12/2009
Q: I seen you may have helped another with this problem. On back of clock works is; Hermle Black forest ... A: It is unfortunate that the chains were removed in the move. This should never be done. The chains ...
adjusting Sligh mantle clock	6/11/2009
Q: I am trying to adjust my wife's Sligh mantel clock. I am wondering just exactly how many tick/tocks ... A: The beats per minute is determined by the pendulum length of the clock. I am not able to determine ...
hanging weights in Tempus fugit clock	6/10/2009
Q: I seen you may have helped another with this problem. On back of clock works is; Hermle Black forest ... A: I think you mean the weights; the chimes are the solid metal rods mounted on the inside back of the ...
clock chime	6/5/2009
Q: Chimes are an hour off (behind)clock says 11 but chimes 10 dings A: If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Small wall pendulum clock	6/4/2009
Q: I have a small wall pendulum (WELBY) clock with chimes. It's about 20yrs. old and uses an 1.5V ... A: It is very unlikely that a 20 year old battery movement would still be available, but it is possible ...
pendulum does not engage	5/30/2009
Q: When I swing my pendulum it does not engage the second hand, therefore the clock does not run. I ... A: The pendulum does not engage the seconds hand at any point (unless you mean indirectly via the whole ...
clock chime	5/30/2009
Q: My wall clock does not strike on the half hour. I hear the click showing it wants to chime but does ... A: There are two types of striking mechanisms, the "count wheel", found on some antique clocks, and the ...
Sligh grandfather clock won't chime.	5/28/2009
Q: While setting the time on my Sligh grandfather clock, I moved the minute hand too quickly past the ... A: You may have broken something, but it's a bit more likely that the chime mechanism is just jammed. ...
Mantle clock from E. Ingraham Co is running very fast	5/22/2009
Q: Good evening Mr. Meyer, I recently "fixed" an old mantle clock by the E. Ingraham Co. by ... A: If your clock has the pendulum on the back of the movement, you can observe the regulating mechanism ...
Hermle 340-020A	5/20/2009
Q: Meyer: I have a mantel clock with a Hermle 340-020A movement (the one with the moon phase), when I ... A: It is extremely unusual for a clock to run fast, then slow down after a couple days. I can only ...
leveling grandmother clock	5/13/2009
Q: We have a 40 yr old Grandmother Clock. It has set level on carpet all these years, we recently ... A: I'm not a construction expert, but I don't see any reason why floating laminate flooring would be ...
Determining battery replacement for mantel clock	5/11/2009
Q: Is there a guide to battery replacements for battery operated clocks. Specifically for a Seth Thomas ... A: There is no battery replacement guide for clocks that I know of, and I doubt that one exists. The ...
Howard Miller Floor clock 610-572 Moon dial adjustment	5/9/2009
Q: Meyer, Not sure if that's what it's called, but the dial with the picture of the moon following ... A: By "not accurate" I believe you mean that it is not set to correspond to the actual phase of the ...
need new spring for Tempus Fugit	5/8/2009
Q: the spring that controls the pendulum for my "grandmother?" clock has broken in two pieces at the ... A: The part that you are referring to is the suspension spring. Suspension springs are available from ...
Hermle 141-040K	5/4/2009
Q: Martin, I hope both drawings come through ok. If they do you can see that the location dimensions ... A: Allexperts apparently allows only one picture to be sent per message, so I only received one. ...
Hermle quartz 2114	5/4/2009
Q: I have a hermle quartz 2114 mantle clock and when we reset the time for daylight savings time ... A: The dimensions you are referring to are the hand shaft lengths of the movement. You should measure ...
Hermle 1171-850 chime shutoff	5/4/2009
Q: I recently purchased a Hermle 1171-850 movement with a night time shutoff feature. It also has three ... A: I discussed this issue with my distributor, and it can get a bit complicated. There are three ...
KIENINGER MOVEMENT	5/3/2009
Q: i have a kieninger grandfather clock movement with the following identification on it: K 08 116cm, I ... A: From the perspective of looking at the clock, the lighter weight should go on the left-hand pulley. ...
silencing the chimes on my grandfather clock	5/2/2009
Q: I have a grandfather clock made by the Hanson Clock company in Rockford,Illinois. It belonged to my ... A: Not all clocks have a chime shut off. If you do have one, it may be a lever in the dial near the ...
Herschede Grandfather clock 1913	4/29/2009
Q: Inherited Herschede Panama Int'l Expo Grand Prize 1913 grandfather clock. Cables were not secured ... A: It can be difficult finding a good clock repair person. Both the AWCI (http://www.awci.com/) and ...
HERMLE TWO JEWELS 1050-020	4/29/2009
Q: WHERE CAN I GET SOME INFO ON THIS CLOCK HOW OLD IS IT / MANUAL/ A KEY TO WIND IT /REPLACMENT PARTS ... A: Hermle movements have a date code stamped on the back movement plate. If you get back to me with all ...
Hermle 1171-850 chime shutoff	4/27/2009
Q: I recently purchased a Hermle 1171-850 movement with a night time shutoff feature. It also has three ... A: The chime shutoff on your clock is probably either 1)a brass rod which hangs down behind the dial on ...
Kundo Electronic Clock	4/27/2009
Q: The clock is in excellent condition problem is that it gains like crazy .It had a 1.5 volt battery ... A: Your clock should use a 1.5 volt Horolovar Style battery. Ordinary D, C or AA batteries are not ...
Grandfather clock	4/20/2009
Q: We have a Colonial grandfather clock that is probably about 30 years old. Lately it has started ... A: Slow chiming is usually an indication of either need for lubrication or wear in the bearings of the ...
Wentworth 31 day	4/19/2009
Q: on every hour it chimes 12 times. How can this be fixed to match the hour. A: Your clock has a "rack and snail" striking mechanism. I have attached a photo to help explain. On ...
Mantle CLock	4/18/2009
Q: I have a Franz Hermie model 340-020 that is several years old. It ran about five minutes slow a ... A: There are several possible causes of your problems with this clock, and I could only guess at ...
Ridgeway Regulator clock	4/16/2009
Q: Wonderful time piece -- problem is the chimes are driving us nuts. I can't find the chime shut-off ... A: Not all clocks have a chime shutoff. If yours does, the likely places for it are: 1)a lever ...
Feintechnik 661 wooden clock	4/13/2009
Q: We have been given this by a friend, the two gold brass pear-shaped weights have come off and ... A: To get your clock working, the first step must be attaching the weights. The weights simply attach ...
sprocket	4/12/2009
Q: I have a problem. It seems that the cernter sprocket holding the weights is stripped. It no longer ... A: The chain wheel ratchet mechanism consists of a large ratchet wheel, the click (ratchet pawl) and ...
old clock	4/9/2009
Q: A lot of clock parts stores on the net . Could you tell me which ones you would recommend for the ... A: The major clock supply houses like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com), Merritts Antiques ...
Mechanism Removal - Removing Hands From Grandfather Clock	4/8/2009
Q: I have a modern (about 1987) grandfather clock, bought in Germany. It is cable driven 3 weight. 3 ... A: It does not usually require much force to pull off the seconds hand. Occasionally, corrosion may ...
ST clock	4/8/2009
Q: Can I wind an 1860's Seth Thomas mantle clock WITHOUT winding the strike (gong) mechinism? ... A: I would not recommend that you wind the time side only, and not the strike side. Being unwound, the ...
Grandmother Viking Clock	4/8/2009
Q: I have owned a Viking Grandmother Clock for over 25 years. It is a Series 111. I recently moved ... A: I will assume that you mean the door key. There are also winding cranks for grandfather clocks that ...
Mechanism Removal - Removing Hands From Grandfather Clock	4/7/2009
Q: I have a modern (about 1987) grandfather clock, bought in Germany. It is cable driven 3 weight. 3 ... A: Some movements are removed from the back, although it is more common for them to come out through ...
Daneker President Grandfather clock	4/6/2009
Q: The metal part that holds the pendulum of our Daneker President Grandfather clock is missing. It got ... A: Pendulum hooks are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or ...
howard miller 2114 mantle clock	3/30/2009
Q: I have a 10 year old howard miller 2114 mantle clock. Recently the chimes for the hour strikes play ... A: Quartz movements are not repairable. If you have tried a new battery and the hour strike still does ...
Old napoleon hat clock	3/28/2009
Q: I have a very old napoleon hat clock that has Westminster chimes. They all work perfectly except ... A: There are two general designs for the minute hand assembly which create two very different ways of ...
501-B #800 lyre pendulum	3/27/2009
Q: My clock runs fast. I know I adjust the pendulum, but which way do I turn the nut on the pendulum? ... A: To make the clock run slower, turn the nut to the left, that is, lowering it on its threaded shaft ...
clock not working	3/24/2009
Q: I have purchased an antique French mantle clock recently. Please excuse my total ignorance with ... A: There are many reasons why a clock will not run. It may be out of beat, need lubrication, need ...
Purchased A Used Ridgeway 1161 853bs	3/23/2009
Q: I recently purchased a used Ridgeway 1161 853bs from a private seller. I received only the owner's ... A: Sorry for the delay, I've been trying to get additional information about Ridgeway Clocks to answer ...
Cuckoo Clock	3/21/2009
Q: I have a cuckoo clock that's pendulum will only stay moving if I apply downward pressure on the ... A: The actions that you describe are indicative of a movement which is worn out. Over time, the ...
Antique Grandfather Clock Chimes	3/20/2009
Q: One of our vertical steel shafts on which a hammer for one of the clock's chimes is mounted has ... A: I'm somewhat limited because I have no idea what movement, or even type of movement, is in your ...
Gustav Becker Clock Running Slow	3/19/2009
Q: I have a Gustav Becker wall clock that runs slow by about 40 minutes per day. The pendulum is at its ... A: There are several clutch designs, and I don't know which your clock has. Also, there are other ...
Centennial Clock won't stop striking	3/19/2009
Q: My Centennial Parlor Clock won't stop striking. And when it does, the clock stops keeping time ... A: I wouldn't go so far as to say that. Clearly, the current Korean movements are not equal in quality ...
Centennial Clock won't stop striking	3/19/2009
Q: My Centennial Parlor Clock won't stop striking. And when it does, the clock stops keeping time ... A: Unfortunately, this is not a problem that you can correct yourself. Your clock has a Korean ...
Howard miller weight problem	3/16/2009
Q: We have a Howard miller grandfather clock.. Our problem is that the center weight drops within one ... A: The outer weights power the hour strike and quarter-hour chime, so if they are not dropping, your ...
Seth Thomas 89 movements	3/15/2009
Q: The ST 89 movements have a F/S adjustment access on the dial face. When using the key to regulate ... A: I know of no situation in which this screw would be tightened all the way down. It would seem that a ...
Clock chimes out of sequence	3/14/2009
Q: I've been able to correct problems in the past with clocks chiming out of sequence by either ... A: Korean clocks generally have a "rack and snail" strike mechanism. I have attached a photo of this ...
smiths mantel clock	3/13/2009
Q: does this mean its over wound? and why does the pengulam not work? A: There is really no such thing as "overwinding". If the key will not turn the winding shaft any ...
Barwick Clock	3/13/2009
Q: I've been told I need a suspension pin for a 150 Westminster chime weight-driven movement model ... A: I don't know of any part called a "suspension pin". There is a part called a "suspension spring" ...
Antique Mauthe Chiming Wall Clock	3/11/2009
Q: I have recently acquired my great-great-grandmother's clock. I took it to an clock expert and had ... A: The most likely cause of the problem is that your clock is out of beat. I just answered a question ...
Piper Grandmother Clock	3/9/2009
Q: I have read some posts that shy away from recommending the oiling of a clock. My Piper clock is a ... A: Opinions about oiling vary greatly among clockmakers. However, if a clock is clearly dry of oil, ...
Chime Error on Battery Wall Clock	3/9/2009
Q: I have a battery powered school house clock purchased from J.C. Penney in the 1970s. The works were ... A: This does not sound like a setting or adjustment problem, but more likely an internal problem in the ...
Howard Miller clock	3/9/2009
Q: Just inherited a Howard Miller Grandfather Clock. The weight in the middle position will not stay in ... A: First, removing the chime screws on the back panel of the clock will not do anything to free the ...
Waterford Clock	3/6/2009
Q: I am looking for the correct battery for a Waterford clock. The numbers inside the battery ... A: 303 and 804 are watch battery numbers. If the battery compartment is a small circular well, this is ...
Suspension spring for Schmeckenbecher	3/6/2009
Q: I've been asked to find a replacement suspension spring for a Schmeckenbecher pendulum clock. I ... A: I'm not able to tell from the information you gave what size spring you need. The best way to select ...
cuckoo clock gong sound	3/6/2009
Q: My cuckoo clock gong strike sounds muffled more like a thud with no vibration. How do I adjust and ... A: The hammer is coming to rest against the gong wire, when it should have a clearance of 1/16" to 1/8" ...
Correcting Hour Strike	3/4/2009
Q: How do I set the hour strike to indicate the correct hour A: If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Repair of mechanical movement clock	3/3/2009
Q: I have a Trend Clock made in 1978. In winding the chime, the spring broke, and I need to know the ... A: The 1050-020 is made by Hermle, and is available from many clock parts suppliers, among them ...
Vienna regulator wall clock	3/3/2009
Q: I have a single weight driven Vienna Regulator wall clock. It works fine until it reaches 6.20 and ... A: The time you specify, 6:20, is not a time which points to a particular problem, as would 6:27 or ...
What drives the clock?	3/2/2009
Q: On a Big Ben #5 Chime Alarm: The second gear in the time train turns around the central shaft that ... A: As I mentioned before, clock terminology is far from standardized, and uses many very antiquated ...
What drives the clock?	3/1/2009
Q: On a Big Ben #5 Chime Alarm: The second gear in the time train turns around the central shaft that ... A: It sounds like your clock transfers the power from the second wheel to the center wheel. (This ...
Driving wheel?	3/1/2009
Q: On a Big Ben #5 Chime Alarm: I see there are four gears between the Time mainspring and the ... A: I wish I had a Big Ben in my shop right now, but unfortunately I don't. So I will have to answer ...
Adjustment of time, fast , slow	3/1/2009
Q: I have an old clock that was suppose to be fixed by a local man. It has never been right. There is a ... A: "Fast" and "slow" can be in either direction. Unless your clock is marked with an "S" and an "F" ...
Time gear train	2/28/2009
Q: On Westclox Big Bens. Is the time gear train supposed to apply torque to the escapement wheel? If ... A: It certainly is, as the mainspring, via the gear train, is the power source for the escape wheel to ...
Do not want clock to chime	2/28/2009
Q: Thanks Ty A: I don't know the setup of your clock, but can give you some general information. Some clocks don't ...
GRANDFATHER CLOCK	2/27/2009
Q: I HAVE A NEW NEVER TAKEN OUT OF THE BOX RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCK MODEL# 9667 I CAN NOT FIND ANY ... A: If the clock has been sitting in the box since 2001, it most definitely needs to be properly ...
Colonial of Zeeland wall clock	2/27/2009
Q: Our clock chimes very, very slow------it does keep accurate time, though. A: Slow chiming is a symptom either of need for lubrication or of wear in the clock's bearings. A ...
Glass clock facecover 6 cms diameter	2/27/2009
Q: Is it possible to obtain one of the subject if so where? A: Clock glasses are available from any good clock supply house like Timesavers (www.timesavers.com) or ...
Waltham missing clock chime	2/24/2009
Q: I bought a Waltham double winding tempus fugit wall clock at a second hand store.It is a 31 day ... A: Both the gong and the hammer should be visible just below, or slightly behind, the dial. The gong is ...
Balance adjustment	2/8/2009
Q: I just bought an used Linden mantle clock that is running very fast - about 4 minutes per hour! -. ... A: This is an extreme rate gain, and is beyond the limits of regulation of the regulating unit. The ...
replacing chimes	2/6/2009
Q: In a move, 2 of the chimes broke in our 1980's Urgos grandfather clock. No replacement is ... A: This is a confusing question for me because all chime rod sets that I know of are ordered such that ...
Grandfather clock weights position and chime rod reinsertion	2/5/2009
Q: Meyer, I received (today) an used Charles R. Sligh Centennial 200, leveled it, installed the three ... A: It is critical that the weights go in the correct positions. You may have either 2 heavy weights and ...
second hand stuck going back and forth	2/3/2009
Q: I have a QUARTZ battery operated clock. The second hand will tick when the battery is in, but it ... A: I'm afraid that the short answer is "no". Quartz movements are factory sealed and not designed to be ...
30/31 Day Clocks	2/3/2009
Q: I have been noticing that many clock shops do not care to even touch 30/31 day clocks. I even viewed ... A: There are many variables involved in this question, and I wish I could give a simple answer, but I ...
Clock repair	2/3/2009
Q: I have a Linden Electronic Chime Clock. It was made by Cuckoo Clock MFG. Co. Inc. 40 West 25th ... A: Quartz/battery do not have repairable internal parts. If you have installed fresh batteries, and the ...
Wuba warmink clock	2/2/2009
Q: I have a Wuba striking clock with moonphase that belonged to my dad. My mum has asked for me to ... A: "Overwinding" is probably the most common misconception in clockmaking; there is actually no such ...
Garrard Westminsterchimes	2/1/2009
Q: Please could you tell me how to remove the movement from the case? I can see where and it's ... A: Movements are mounted in many different ways, and without knowing what type of Garrard clock you ...
Pendulm Suspension	1/29/2009
Q: I have a pendulum regulated shelf clock made by Perivale (England). The clockworks has markings: a ... A: Suspension springs are available from any good clock supply houses, such as Timesavers ...
30/31 Day Clocks	1/29/2009
Q: I have been noticing that many clock shops do not care to even touch 30/31 day clocks. I even viewed ... A: The clocks you are referring to have Korean-made movements. There are some good quality antique ...
garrard carriage clock dated 1954	1/28/2009
Q: the above clock has a plaque stating it was presented to my grandfather for 40 years' service to his ... A: As you're looking at the clock, the left arbor winds the hour strike, the center winds the time ...
Repairman for Kieninger & Obergfell German Anniversary clock	1/27/2009
Q: I need someone to repair my clock. Can you refer me to a good repairman? Thanks, Lance Greene A: There are many good repair people, and I couldn't recommend a particular, one, especially since I ...
bubble glass for ingraham clock	1/27/2009
Q: I have a ingraham clock in excellent condition but the bubble glass is broken, i try to fund this ... A: Most good clock supply houses carry a wide selection of circular convex glass. If this is what you ...
grandmother clock	1/25/2009
Q: I have my grandmother's-grandmother clock. I have attached the 3 weighs...1 was heavy, put it to the ... A: I know that you said the clock chimes, but if the two side weights are not coming down at all, the ...
Pendulum mantle clock regulation	1/24/2009
Q: I have recently cleaned and oiled a pendulum chiming clock and am having trouble getting it to ... A: Your question seems to imply that this is a mainspring, rather than weight, driven clock. Mainspring ...
sound of chime	1/24/2009
Q: I purchased a French clock that chimes 2 times. The chime is really loud. Can I make it softer? If ... A: Apparently this is a bell strike, rather than a chime rod or gong strike clock. There is very little ...
Seth Thomas Westminster Desk Clock	1/23/2009
Q: I have a Seth Thomas Desk clock, not sure what year or model. It winds,keeps time, and the ... A: I'm not clear from your question exactly what the striking pattern is on your clock, that is, if it ...
Weight drive wall clock - Schmeckenbecher	1/23/2009
Q: I've been using a Schmeckenbecher clock with Hermle movement : 261-030A for few years. The following ... A: I assume that you mean the clock is striking one time at the half-hour also, and not that the hour ...
Bentima 7 day chime mantlepiece clock	1/22/2009
Q: My clock is over 50yrs old.There are three parts that needs to be wound up every 7 days.These are ... A: There are many possible causes of a clock's failure to run, but the three most common are 1) the ...
400 day clock that flutters	1/18/2009
Q: I recently replaced the pendulum wire on my 400 day clock. when I start it in motion, it flutters ... A: The adjustment of 400-Day clocks is extremely complicated, and there are multiple possible causes of ...
Waltham 31 day chime wall clock	1/18/2009
Q: My mother has a 31 day chime clock. My father used to set it, however he has passed away and we ... A: Both winding shafts should be wound all the way, a far as they will go. This will be a considerable ...
morbier	1/17/2009
Q: Recently we purchased a morbier clock and it has 2 bells. What is the difference between the 2 and ... A: The Morbier, or Comptoise, clock strikes the hours, then repeats that strike two minutes later. ...
Herman Miller Quartz Mantel Clock Won't Chime	1/17/2009
Q: I have a quartz Herman Miller Fleetwood Mantel clock with a 1/2 hour and hour dual chime (sleep mode ... A: Quartz movements are not designed to be repairable. You should check for an Off switch for the ...
grandfather clock	1/17/2009
Q: Do I oil my grandfather clock and if so, what type of oil should I use? A: Longcase clocks should be lubricated every 2 to 4 years. It is best to have a professional clock ...
Revere & ST westminster clocks - cleaning movement & refinishing wood	1/14/2009
Q: After helping a fried with a massive yard sale, they insisted that I pick out something for my time. ... A: Cleaning and overhauling a movement is a long and complex process, and is far beyond the scope of ...
Colonial Zeeland Clock Chains	1/14/2009
Q: I have a Colonial of Zeeland Clock. I think it is officially a Grandmother clock, but may be a ... A: Describing the whole set up process is beyond the scope of this forum, but I can give you some ...
Howard Miller, Barwick Grandmother Clock	1/13/2009
Q: Folks, Is it possilble to identify the manufactured year for my clock by it's serial number (C3921)? ... A: Here is an answer from Mark Butterworth, posted in the NAWCC forum. I believe that this is the most ...
Howard Miller Chime	1/13/2009
Q: My 15 year old Howard Miller Grandfather Clock chimes one chime short every hour. Example: 5 o'clock ... A: If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Clock runs fast and no chimes	1/11/2009
Q: I have a Tempus Fugit Grandfather clock built around 1982. It has 3 heavy weights to operate it. I ... A: The left weight (as you look at the clock) is for the hour strike, the center is for the time ...
old french movement	1/9/2009
Q: how is the end cap on the barrel(which has the teeth) which holds the spring held in place..noticed ... A: If I understand you correctly, you are referring to the large geared plate which forms the base of ...
Wiring diagram for Kieninger & Obergfell Kundo Clock	1/8/2009
Q: I recently obtained a Kieninger & Obergfell "Kundo" clock, which is in good condition with one ... A: There are many Kundo mechanical clocks, but I think you are probably referring to the Kundo ...
Howard Miller 610-572: Chimes out of sequence	1/7/2009
Q: Meyer, I have the Howard Miller 610-572 and have become aware that it chimes out of sequence, ... A: This problem can definitely be corrected. It may have come from the factory this way, but it is more ...
simple aa battery clock replacement part	1/7/2009
Q: I have a simple wall clock, but the back black box which houses the single AA battery and perhaps a ... A: The black box to which you are referring is the clock's movement, and it can be replaced. These ...
no chime	1/6/2009
Q: i just got a Emperor gandfather clock and it is keeping time fine but it won't chime. how can i fix ... A: There are many possible causes of chiming problems, so I can only give you some general suggestions. ...
block chimes	1/6/2009
Q: I have a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock and there are rods missing out of the chime block. Can you tell ... A: The numbers on the chime block will not be of assistance to you. Chime block and rod assemblies are ...
Howard Miller, Barwick Grandmother Clock	1/5/2009
Q: Folks, Is it possilble to identify the manufactured year for my clock by it's serial number (C3921)? ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. You may be able to identify the manufacturing ...
Seth Thomas Ship's Clock	1/5/2009
Q: My Seth Thomas ship's clock (German Movt) is about 33 years old. I've always used it in the strike ... A: This is really a technical repair issue for which I would have to have the clock in hand to provide ...
Meaning of " BS" on 1161-853. BS Hermle movement	1/4/2009
Q: I would like to ask you about the available of the pendulum 's length of Hermle movement. At the ... A: Both these movements will take the same dial. The "A" and "B" designations are manufacturing ...
Ridgeway modern grandfather clock	12/11/2008
Q: The hour hand is one minute off. Can I adjust it myself ANSWER: Hi Pete, I'm wondering if you mean ... A: It is very common for the hour hand to get slightly moved when the clock is being set by turning the ...
Ridgeway modern grandfather clock	12/9/2008
Q: The hour hand is one minute off. Can I adjust it myself A: I'm wondering if you mean the MINUTE hand? The hour hand moves from one hour number to another each ...
Information on Maker to find key wind	12/8/2008
Q: I have acquired an old mantel clock, has some greenish discoloration on top and some reddish colors ... A: Cleaning, polishing or refinishing this type of antique figural clock is an extremely risky ...
Howard Miller Grandfather clock, Over wound	12/7/2008
Q: I over wound the middle weight for the time when I moved. I had to use a wire extension to reach ... A: A tangled cable can definitely stop the clock. Unwinding the cable is possible, but there is a very ...
Chiming Wall clock	12/7/2008
Q: My neighbour has a wall clock must be 100 years old. It has been in perfect working order until now. ... A: If the clock strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Grandfather clock weight positions	12/6/2008
Q: What are the correct positions for each of the three weights on a grandfather clock. A: This varies depending on the clock, the pendulum and whether it is antique or modern. In general, ...
Replacing a pendulum	12/5/2008
Q: I read your responses to the question of replacing pendulums. I have a Ridgeway Model 205, serial ... A: As this is an Urgos movement, replacing the pendulum will be difficult. If you could find an Urgos ...
Replacing a pendulum	12/5/2008
Q: I read your responses to the question of replacing pendulums. I have a Ridgeway Model 205, serial ... A: I can only answer your question generally without having the make and model numbers of the movement, ...
Which dial can use for Urgos movement	12/5/2008
Q: I would like to ask you about the available of the pendulum 's length of Hermle movement. At the ... A: New Urgos dials are not available. Your only chance would be to find an old or used dial, possibly ...
Anniversary Clock	12/4/2008
Q: I have a 40 year old Anniversary clock. It runs on batteries. But the bottom pendulum will not turn ... A: Beyond checking the batteries there is not much you can do to correct this problem. Make sure that ...
Adjusting time on a grandfather clock	12/1/2008
Q: I have a grandfather clock that is running fast. How do I adjust the time. I believe it has ... A: You adjust the timekeeping rate by turning the regulating nut at the bottom of the pendulum, just ...
uneven weight dropping	12/1/2008
Q: I have an 18 yr old Howard Miller grandfather clock, always serviced and untill now works great. the ... A: This symptom indicates that the clock is not chiming, or is not chiming all the time. The center ...
gerschede grandfather windsor #325 stopped	11/29/2008
Q: Brought mechanism to local clock shop. Inspection revealed stretched chain links that he said may ... A: Replacement chains are available in many sizes from clock repair supply houses. Unless the ones on ...
silence lever location/ mauthe grandfather	11/28/2008
Q: Sir, We recently inherited a (1960 vintage) Mauthe grandfather clock. It runs perfectly. Where is ... A: Many grandfather clocks made in that time period did not have a "Silent" feature. If your clock ...
minute hand on AA battery operated clock broken ( it just dangles).	11/28/2008
Q: I have an ordinary clock that is operated by 1 AA battery. Recently it fell off of the wall (aprox. ... A: The minute hand may have just come loose from its shaft, or the shaft itself may have been damaged ...
re starting my grandmother clock	11/27/2008
Q: I inherited a grandmother clock form my late father, and although I have now wound it up, and got it ... A: There are three most likely causes of this problem: the pendulum is out of beat, the pendulum ...
Hamilton Wall Clock	11/25/2008
Q: This clock has a standard westminster chime movement wound by a spring. It has a double weight that ... A: Every movement has its own arc of swing, which ordinarily will not change. If your clock's pendulum ...
Weights	11/23/2008
Q: I just inherited a Grandfather Clock, Model # 4875 No. 150 Chime, Brick Clock a Diva. of Howard ... A: I don't believe there is any one source for instructions on these setup issues, but a good start ...
clock won't chim	11/21/2008
Q: I have a hanging wall clock with quartz movement and Westminster chimes. It was working fine until ... A: Quartz movements are not designed to be repaired and replacement parts are not available, so there ...
Setting the beat on Grandfather clock	11/21/2008
Q: wasn working - moved - the pendelon is not hooked right or something - the pendelon will not ... A: The most likely cause of the problem is either that the pendulum is out of beat, or the parts of the ...
340-020 install	11/20/2008
Q: I am trying to install a new 340-020 movement. I have the movement in the case and have alligned ... A: New 340-020 movements do have a protective shipping bracket. This is an inverted U-shaped steel ...
Repairing Grandmother clock	11/15/2008
Q: When moving a small piece broke that hooked our pendulum to the works in our precious Grandmother ... A: The piece that broke is probably the suspension spring. I have attached a photo of the pendulum ...
Wuersch mantle clock stopped	11/15/2008
Q: Our 30+ year old Wuersch mantle clock stopped. We think it was over wound. How can we get it going ... A: Overwinding is probably the most common misconception about clocks. There is really no such thing as ...
length of pendulum ( Hermle 451-050-94 and 451-050-85)	11/12/2008
Q: I would like to ask you about the available of the pendulum 's length of Hermle movement. At the ... A: The pendulum length is what determines how fast the clock runs. Every movement is geared to work ...
westminster quatz anivarsary clock	11/10/2008
Q: i purchased a westminster annivarsary clock at a yard sale-the tones wrok ok--however the clock runs ... A: Make sure that you have fresh, full strength Alkaline batteries, installed in the correct ...
31 day Chime Waltham Wall Clock with Pendulum	11/8/2008
Q: When I wind the clock, The clock wont stop chiming until it has completely unwound. What could be ... A: There are a number of possible causes of this problem, but one is most likely. "31 Day" movements ...
Colonial Grandfather clock fails to chime	11/7/2008
Q: My wife inherited a vintage 1970's Colonial of Zeeland Grandfather clock which fails to fully chime ... A: Colonial used a variety of different movements in this period so, not knowing which movement is in ...
reset after daylight saving	11/3/2008
Q: I have a westminster chime regulator clock and the chime is wrong do to daylight saving time. At one ... A: The most likely cause of this problem is that the a.m. and p.m. is reversed due to resetting. Try ...
Grandfather clock movement	11/2/2008
Q: I have a Colonial of Zeeland grandfather clock, about 35 years old, model 1729, movement 332. My ... A: Colonial used movements from a wide variety of manufacturers over their long history. I am not able ...
Setting the beat on Grandfather clock	11/2/2008
Q: My clock worked fine untill we moved today,I had taken of the weights and taped the pendulum and ... A: Your clock is most likely "out of beat". This is the adjustment of the pendulum to make it swing ...
Clock --Seth Thomas Chime	11/1/2008
Q: I recently purchased a Seth Thomas Westminister-Whittington Mantle clock, Love it! It's driving me ... A: There is probably no setting that will silence the clock on the quarters and still let it strike on ...
Verichron Quartz Clock - Removing Minute Hand	10/30/2008
Q: I have a 17yr old Verichron Clock that stopped working last week. I believe the movement has died. ... A: The minute hand should be held on by a small nut, which should be removable by hand. Occasionally on ...
smiths westminster chime mantel clock	10/30/2008
Q: can they be released? The clock works but I've something affecting the chimes. A: Chime silent levers can silence the chime in either the up or down position in different clocks, so ...
Howard Miller grandfather clock-battery operatedI	10/29/2008
Q: I have the named clock with pendulum and chime. The pendulum no longer moves even after inserting ... A: Battery (quartz) movements are in sealed plastic cases and are not designed to be repaired. First, ...
resetting a westminster chiming clock	10/29/2008
Q: last weekend the clocks in UK went back an hour. I need to reset my westminster on-hour chimer so ... A: First turn the minute hand to strike on the hour. Count the number of times it strikes and move the ...
ussr clock w/picture	10/29/2008
Q: This is a picture of some of the insides....the one I asked about. Not sure how to send more than ... A: This type of movement is not designed to be repaired, and is very obsolete. If a new battery, and ...
Replacement crystal for windup Westclox	10/27/2008
Q: I looking to buy a windup car clock that the crystal is missing, is this part available? Thanks A: If the clock takes a standard convex or flat glass, you should be able to replace it. Clock glasses ...
transporting floor clock	10/26/2008
Q: I'm moving my dad's modern (emperor clock co)floor clock & know nothing about it. do I need to do ... A: Removing the weights and pendulum are the two essential things you need to do. Note that both these ...
United Clock Corp.	10/24/2008
Q: I have an old (read sentimental) clock made by the United Clock Corp in Brooklyn, NY. I repaired ... A: Your clock should have either back setting or bottom setting. If it has back setting there should be ...
Kundo clock	10/16/2008
Q: I have a Kieninger &Obergfell "Kundo" vintage electronic clock with a battery #825 made in Germany ... A: The number "825" is not a battery identification that I am familiar with for this clock, and may be ...
Howard Miller GF Clock	10/15/2008
Q: We recently transported a GF clock to our house for about 34 miles. The GF is 20 years old. When we ... A: Grandfather clocks often, or possibly usually, develop minor adjustment errors when being moved. ...
Alaron wall clock	10/13/2008
Q: Do you now where i can get Alaron wall clock movements. Thaks Cody A: Alaron, like most clock manufacturers, does not make its own movements. All the Alaron clocks which ...
Elgin quartz westminster chime clock	10/12/2008
Q: I inherited this 20-year-old clock from my parents. It keeps perfect time and the chime works ... A: Quartz movements are generally sealed in plastic cases, and are not repairable. You would have to ...
FRANZ HERMLE 132-071 MOVEMENT	10/9/2008
Q: it has a bell strike wind and a clock wind up which is which, as you are looking at the clock does ... A: The regulating adjustment on this movement is indeed very sensitive, and can be frustrating to ...
no chimes	10/9/2008
Q: bought a westminster chime mantel clock on ebay.paperwork with it does not tell you anything, wrong ... A: There may be an internal problem with the chime which will require the services of a professional ...
Clock Hand Adjustment	10/9/2008
Q: I have a french mantle clock with a Vincenti & Cie movement dated 1855 that I bought from a Dutch ... A: A little intimidation is probably a good thing in the case of antique French clocks. For most ...
hour chime	10/8/2008
Q: clock chimes hours different from what it accually is? any suggestions? A: If the chime strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
kieninger grandfather clock	10/5/2008
Q: i recently purchased this clock in an auction. there is a part missing from the pendulum. i think it ... A: I'm not sure which part is missing, but it sounds like it might be the suspension spring. I have ...
Pendulum	10/4/2008
Q: I bought my first wall clock from eBay - but it is missing the pendulum. How do I work out which ... A: This is actually a rather complicated question. The length of the pendulum is what determines the ...
pendulum suspension hanger	10/2/2008
Q: howard miller grandfather clock when i took off the pendulum off the hanger fell off ... A: I have attached a notated photo of a pendulum leader assembly. It may be different from yours in the ...
Stopped clock	10/1/2008
Q: I have a New England Clock Co.,wall-hanging, 8 day wind up clock, which is approximately 45 years ... A: There are many possible causes of a clock's stopping, and I have no way of knowing which one is ...
grandfather clock	10/1/2008
Q: My husband purchased a Harrington House grandfather clock approximately 11 years ago from Emperor's ... A: No instruction manual will be available, unless you can obtain one from Emperor. Your clock could ...
kundo quartz movement	9/29/2008
Q: .I am trying to locate a replacement kundo qtz movement for my mantle clock. The clock does have a ... A: I'm afraid the numbers you give do not help me identify the movement in your clock. There are many ...
Ingraham clock question.	9/28/2008
Q: I have an Ingraham "Coronet" black mantel clock with a patent date of 1885 on the back panel. I ... A: I am not clear whether you are referring to case restoration or cleaning and overhaul of the ...
grandfather clock skelton keys	9/28/2008
Q: I have two antique grandfather clocks from my mother's estate. In the move the two keys were lost. ... A: I'm not sure that I understand the details of your descriptions, but I believe you are looking for ...
Seiko and Kundo clocks	9/26/2008
Q: Actually, more than one question. 1. I have two Seiko quartz clocks which lose time, up to 5 minutes ... A: When a quartz movement loses that much time, the only remedy is to replace the entire movement. ...
Hermle 340-020 movement (1986) Strike barrel replacement	9/26/2008
Q: Could you tell me if the replacement of the strike (hourly) barrel is easy to replace and how to do ... A: The strike barrel is not difficult to replace with a new barrel-with-mainspring assembly. First, you ...
Waltham 31-day chime - pendulum stops	9/25/2008
Q: Searched but did not find similar problem - just recovered from an uncles garage an old (date ... A: There are many possible causes for your clock's stopping, but the most likely is that it is out of ...
seiko skeleton clock not working	9/24/2008
Q: I purchased a Seiko skeleton clock that does not work. The numbers on the battery holder are 12400 ... A: Seiko skeleton clocks have quartz movements, and quartz movements are generally not repairable. ...
Hanging grandmother clock	9/23/2008
Q: I have a wall hanging grandmother clock. I know nothing about it.The front of it says Rew England ... A: You can set this modern clock (antiques are different) by turning the minute hand forward or ...
Howard Miller Quartz Chiming Wall Clock	9/22/2008
Q: .. I just bought a Howard Miller Anniversary Quartz Chiming Wall Clock. No matter what I do (3 new ... A: There are no repairable parts in quartz movements, and it sounds like your clock is defective, so ...
Finding a replacement part	9/19/2008
Q: Please excuse my ignorance. I believe the part which is broken is called the pin lever escapement. ... A: The 1050-021 is a balance wheel or floating balance movement. This movement has a pin lever ...
340-020 movement	9/18/2008
Q: I have clock with a Hermle 340-020 movement, it has the FSS balance unit. I have cleaned and oiled ... A: There are many possible causes for a clock's not running, and I'm not able to narrow them down ...
replace quartz battery clock movement	9/15/2008
Q: My New England Clock Company 25-year old wall clock has stopped working. I believe the movement ... A: Quartz battery movements are available from clock supply houses, like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques ...
howard miller La Rochelle's Pendulum	9/15/2008
Q: I got a La Rochelle by Howard Miller and it is missing a Pendulum. Where and how can I purchase one? ... A: Contact Howard Miller Clocks at www.howardmiller.com/. They will probably have the exact pendulum ...
elgin 400 day aniversary globe mantle clock	9/14/2008
Q: i recently purchased a elgin 400 day globe mantle clock. it seemed to be working when i bought it ... A: Your clock either has a broken mainspring or the inner or outer mainspring end has come loose from ...
vidette chimes	9/13/2008
Q: A friend gave us an Vidette chiming wall clock circa 1890 we think. It runs fine but we are having ... A: If your only problem is that the clock strikes the wrong number of hours, and the hours struck are ...
Franz Hermle night-silent	9/13/2008
Q: I am looking for instruction/manual to adjust the clock to go into night silence. Clock info Franz ... A: Since I am not positive what movement you have, I'll answer your question in a general way. There is ...
Regulator mech movement wall clock	9/12/2008
Q: I have a 25ish year old regulator clock, given to my husband by his grandmother prior to her death. ... A: You will probably not be able to find a detailed diagram of this movement and its parts. I have only ...
Franz Hermle night-silent	9/12/2008
Q: I am looking for instruction/manual to adjust the clock to go into night silence. Clock info Franz ... A: I consulted with Butterworth Clocks, the top authority on Hermle movements, to be certain that my ...
Broken balance wheel	9/11/2008
Q: The pin end of the balance wheel of my Russian nuclear submarine clock (platform escapement) is ... A: Timesavers.com shows a platform escapement for this clock in their current catalog. The part number ...
1933 Vedette Grange Wall Clock Pendulum	9/11/2008
Q: I have a 1933 Vedette Grange wall clock that is missing the pendulum. I would like to find an ... A: If by "authentic" you mean identical to the original, certainly no clock materials supply house will ...
Regulator mech movement wall clock	9/10/2008
Q: I have a 25ish year old regulator clock, given to my husband by his grandmother prior to her death. ... A: You're facing several potential problems in trying to save this movement. First, I don't know ...
Seth Thomas Grandfather Clock	9/9/2008
Q: I have a Seth Thomas Grandfather clock bought in 1988. It works perfectly but it seems the hour ... A: The hour hand pipe (shaft) is usually slightly tapered to allow the hand to be pressed on. Because ...
changing strike on a briton grandfather clock	9/8/2008
Q: How do I change the strike hour on a briton grandfather clock? It strikes 5 times at 7:00. Thanks. A: If the chime strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Regulator Clock chimes incorrectly	9/6/2008
Q: Our 30 day key crank up clock use to chime on the hour and ONCE on the half hour. NOW all of sudden ... A: Unfortunately this problem involves more than a simple adjustment, and will probably require the ...
oiling	9/5/2008
Q: My previous questions seems to be too complex, so I simply ask: How to I oil my pendulem clock and ... A: You will need to remove the dial, which will require you to remove the hands first, then remove the ...
Cleaning a Mantel clock	9/3/2008
Q: ear Friend I have an old English Mantel clock. I need to clean the mechanism but I am not sure what ... A: I cannot stress strongly enough that WD-40, although an excellent product for other uses, is ...
waltham wall clock	9/2/2008
Q: it says on the clock face 31 day chime. I just bought the clock at a yard sale and i dont know which ... A: As you look at the clock, the left shaft winds the hour/half-hour strike, and the right shaft winds ...
Hemle Skeleton Cock W701 / W791 Bell	9/1/2008
Q: I own Hemle Skeleton wall Hanging clock with Pendulum. Unless it is totally quiet, you cannot hear ... A: The actual force with which the strike hammer hits the bell is not usually the problem, unless the ...
Seiko quartz schoolhouse wall clock problem	9/1/2008
Q: My Seiko quartz schoolhouse wall clock (22" tall by 14" wide by 4" deep with 2 "C" sized batteries) ... A: From your description, the problem is unclear. As you describe it, there is only a 10 minute gap ...
sessions clinton clock bezel	8/30/2008
Q: I am working on restoring a clock I found in my grandparents' barn. All parts are there except the ... A: The make and model of the clock will not be of help to you in purchasing a new bezel; they are ...
sessions clinton clock bezel	8/29/2008
Q: I am working on restoring a clock I found in my grandparents' barn. All parts are there except the ... A: Bezels are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques and Empire Clock, ...
Wentworth Manual Wall clock	8/28/2008
Q: I was given a Wentworth manual 31 Day wall clock as a gift. I have finally adjusted the clock to ... A: , 31 Day clocks are virtually without exception count-wheel strike mechanisms, and as such do not ...
grandfather clock, crutch broken off	8/26/2008
Q: We have a Jon Gate (Blackburn)grandfather clock. In the process of setting it up, the crutch ... A: You are absolutely correct; I may have made things unclear in the complexities of my answer. The ...
Jung Regal German Mantle Clock - Circa Art Deco?	8/26/2008
Q: I have just been given the above clock as a gift. It appears to be Art Deco style with the original ... A: "Overwinding" is probably the most common myth about clocks. There really is no such thing. If a ...
Resetting hour on chime clock	8/26/2008
Q: When I was resetting my clock to daylight savings time, I didn't have my contacts in and ... A: The hour hand, unlike the minute hand, is a simple friction fit on its shaft, so moving it in either ...
grandfather clock, crutch broken off	8/25/2008
Q: We have a Jon Gate (Blackburn)grandfather clock. In the process of setting it up, the crutch ... A: I am not familiar with this clockmaker's name, but it sounds like you have a bell-strike hall clock ...
Broken Glass	8/25/2008
Q: The convex glass in my antique clock is broken. The bezel is in good shape but I do not see any way ... A: I'm not sure from your description what type of bezel retainer you have; there are several different ...
chime shut off	8/25/2008
Q: My wife brought home a nice grandmother clock but I cannot find the switch to turn on the chime. I ... A: Many longcase clocks do not have a chime shut-off. Yours may be one of them, and the chime might not ...
Oiling grandfather clock	8/22/2008
Q: About a year ago we purchased a grandfather clock from Amish & I have never applied oil. It now ... A: First, when a one year old clock stops, need for lubrication should not be the cause. Views on how ...
Replacement glass -New Haven Schoolhouse Clock	8/21/2008
Q: Can you tell me where I might find a replacement glass for the door covering the dial of my New ... A: Flat and convex clock glass is available from most clock supply houses, but beveled glass usually is ...
Hermle skeleton clock	8/18/2008
Q: Where can I find a pendulum for a Hermle Skeleton mantel clock 22716-160791 A: The numbers that you reference above are not Hermle movement numbers, so I am not sure what movement ...
grandfather clock	8/17/2008
Q: Just bought a Ridgeway grandfather clock. Model # 210, Movement HL, serial # 10978. Have tried ... A: If the heaviest weight is on the right (as you look at the clock), the weights are in the correct ...
Cleaning	8/17/2008
Q: How do I clean the garrard clocks, can I dip them in something to restore there brightness ? thanks ... A: As there are numerous styles of Garrard clocks, many with wood cases, I believe you are referring to ...
Kieninger J0218 clock movement	8/16/2008
Q: I have a Kieninger J0218 clock movement with chime block………………I have two1- I need a new clock case ... A: You will probably not be able to find a case specifically designed for this clock, unless you come ...
Big Ben westclox	8/15/2008
Q: I know how to make the time work on the clock but i have no idea how to make the alarm go off on the ... A: The alarm must first be wound, just as the time mechanism must be wound. The winding shafts are the ...
Linden anno 1750	8/14/2008
Q: Where would I find a pendulum for a Linden Anno 1750 Saw Clock? Thanks A: I'm afraid this is going to be a hard item to find. This is an older clock, and the "Linden" brand ...
Hermle Quartz 2114	8/13/2008
Q: We just got a used Bradford Mantle Clock with Hermle movement. We put in new batteries and the ... A: This is a somewhat confusing feature. Actually, you determine a.m. versus p.m. when you set the "No ...
Plastic Face	8/12/2008
Q: I have a Bulova clock with a plastic cover that is 147/8" in diam. It is old and the plastic is ... A: I believe you are referring to the front glass of the clock, probably rounded or convex in shape. I ...
Emperor Model 100 M with a Jauch movement	8/11/2008
Q: Mr Meyer: I have lost the lead inserts for my Emperor Model 100 M grandfather clock. The movement ... A: The Jauch 77 movement has three weights, all of the same size. The weight shells for this movement ...
Old German cuckoo clock repair	8/11/2008
Q: I want to know the correct placement of the cuckoo wires. Peace, Harold Finney A: There is a number of wires inside cuckoo clocks, but I think you are probably referring to the wires ...
Hermle Quartz 2114	8/10/2008
Q: We just got a used Bradford Mantle Clock with Hermle movement. We put in new batteries and the ... A: If the batteries are fresh alkaline cells, not old-fashioned "heavy duty" acid cells or ...
Verichron Cosmo PendulumMovement 1.5 volt clock	8/9/2008
Q: GF20G This is a "schoolhouse wall clock" The battery/pendulum unit hass stopped working. Where ... A: You are correct that quartz movements are rarely repairable. Replacement movements can be purchased ...
Linden Tempus Fugit wall clock-keywound	8/8/2008
Q: I got this clock at a second hand store and the hour will not strike- the spot to wind for the hour ... A: These are symptoms of a broken mainspring or a mainspring that has come loose from its mounting ...
Tone of coil chime in clock	8/7/2008
Q: My husband bought me a lovely pendulum clock, but unfortunately the chime does not sound lovely -- ... A: Coil gongs often have a very "unmusical" tone. First, you should check that the gong hammer is lined ...
Westminster Smith Enfield Chiming Clock	8/5/2008
Q: Attached is a photo of the working of a clock which I have just purchased. I now have four enfield ... A: The adjustment that you are referring to on your pendulum clocks is for setting the pendulum beat, ...
Franz Hermle Ship's Clock	8/2/2008
Q: I just purchased a Franz Hermle Ship's Clock that appears to be possibly missing something from the ... A: I'm assuming that you want a picture of the back of the movement, not the clock case, and I have ...
Westminster Smith Enfield Chiming Clock	8/1/2008
Q: Attached is a photo of the working of a clock which I have just purchased. I now have four enfield ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. This movement does not have a pendulum. It is a ...
Quartz clock	8/1/2008
Q: Is there any way I can make a quartz clock run slower on purpose? Thanks A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. The short answer is "no". Quartz movements send ...
Warmink , Wuba Striking clock	7/31/2008
Q: The clock in question is a carriage clock in wooden case , by Warmink and it has a moonphase. The ... A: As long as the hammers are lifting adequately at each strike, very roughly an inch or so, the ...
seth thomas	7/28/2008
Q: we have a seth thomas tempus fugit. how can i turn off the chimes and keep the clock running? A: You don't indicate if this is a grandfather clock or a mantle or wall clock. I'll assume it's a ...
Pearl Grandfather Clock (broken suspension spring)	7/27/2008
Q: I have a Preal Grandfather Clock that someone gave to me because they had no room for it when they ... A: Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. ...
Where can i buy parts for a Westminster chime mantel clock no 178.28	7/26/2008
Q: Where can I buy parts for a Westminster chime clock 15CM number 178.28. I need the spring unit from ... A: The number "178.28" is not any movement number that I can identify. The "15CM" is probably the ...
Westminster 2114 dual chime moon quartz mantle clock	7/25/2008
Q: Sir, I have recently purchased a Hermle, Westminster/Bing bong chime mantle clock. Originally, all ... A: Please excuse my delay in getting back to you; I had a computer crash problem which took several ...
Hermle Black Forest Clock Movement 451-050	7/24/2008
Q: I have inherited my Mom's grandfather clock bought probably 30 years ago or so. I cannot see ... A: Please excuse my delay in getting back to you; I had a computer crash problem which took several ...
Franz Hermle 340-020A clock movement	7/22/2008
Q: Our mantel clock was running 10 minutes fast. I have turned the small screw counter-clockwise 3 ... A: The 340-020 can be set by turning the minute hand forward or backward. This is not true of all ...
Slow Running Pendulum Shelf Clock	7/20/2008
Q: I have had 2 pendulum shelf clocks that have had this slow running problem. Reducing the pendulum ... A: First, it is essential that you are winding the clock all the way, as far as it will go. ...
Howard Miller hands spinning when wound up	7/19/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller wall clock, model on wooden case is 620-132, on rear of mechanism is ... A: There are a couple possible problems here. The hands may be spinning freely and quite fast whenever ...
Verichron Clock	7/19/2008
Q: I have a Verichron World Time Zone Clock , which also shows a "red airplane " sign going around the ... A: Battery powered clocks are a real repair problem. First, the designs of battery movements have ...
seth thomas westminster mantel chime	7/18/2008
Q: We received the above clock from my husbands grandmother. It seem to have been made in 1978. Ther ... A: If one of the winding shafts won't turn, it is because it is already fully wound, and is not winding ...
mantel clock	7/16/2008
Q: hello i have an older mantel clock has stamped on back of plate made in germany circle with wings ... A: 400-Day clocks have a round brass base, exposed movement, and are covered by a glass dome. There are ...
Constant chimes	7/15/2008
Q: I have a Westminster Chimes 1930s clock. The clock has taken to chiming constantly over and over ... A: Chiming mechanisms vary quite a bit among different manufacturers, so I can't provide very specific ...
Grandfather clock weights	7/13/2008
Q: Martin, I just inherited my mothers grandfather clock. The chains needed pulled yesterday and I ... A: Releasing the center weight chain can be quite difficult, but the weight being too high will only ...
pendulum	7/13/2008
Q: I just purchased a grandfather clock with an Emperor movements. The numbers on the movements are 77 ... A: The pendulum top hook connects to the pendulum leader, the leader to the suspension spring, and the ...
carriage clock striking	7/11/2008
Q: I have a carriage clock with rack and snail, at 1 it strikes 12, at 2 it strikes 1 and at all other ... A: The snail on your clock is indexed incorrectly to the minute wheel. At 1:00, the rack tail should ...
Emperor clock	7/10/2008
Q: My grandfather built from emperor kit. it was professionally moved. we removed packing foam. runs ... A: If the clock chimes 15 minutes off consistently, that is, never skips chimes or runs on when ...
Herschede chime selector cylander adjustment	7/9/2008
Q: Have a 1913 9 tube tubular bell Herschede . It has 2 chimes westminster and WHittington Problem: - ... A: The Herschede tubular chime is a high-grade and complicated clock, and I wouldn't recommend making ...
Youngs Town Quartz Movement Problem	7/9/2008
Q: I have a quartz movement -- Youngs Town model 12888. The minute hand stops at about the 20 minutes ... A: First, I will assume that you have tried replacing the battery, and are using alkaline batteries, ...
Seth Thomas Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock	7/8/2008
Q: We own the before mentioned grandfather clock. It was standing idle for approximately two to three ... A: If the chime strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
BECKER WESTMINSTER	7/6/2008
Q: AFTER WINDING UP MY WALL CLOCK, I CAN'T GET IT TO RUN. THE CHIMES WORK, BUT NOTHING ELSE. THERE ... A: Clocks cannot be wound too tight unless you wind them so hard that the mainspring breaks; if this ...
Trend Floor Clock	7/5/2008
Q: Martin I have a Trend 124BL mechanism floor clock (grandfather). It was made around 1980. You can ... A: Epoxy is not effective on the type of plastic used in this part. The availability of this part is ...
Gustaf becker Chime/silent functions	7/4/2008
Q: Sir, I have a C1920 Gustaf Becker long case clock that chimes Westminster on the quarter hour and ... A: As there is only a single lever controlling the chime/silent function, I would have to agree with ...
Wall clock strike interval	7/4/2008
Q: The clock strike interval is a bit speedy and erratic, and goes nutso when the strike mechanism is ... A: You don't specify if this is an antique or a modern clock. Many antique clocks with count-wheel ...
Gustaf becker Chime/silent functions	7/4/2008
Q: Sir, I have a C1920 Gustaf Becker long case clock that chimes Westminster on the quarter hour and ... A: If I understand your question correctly, there are two levers, a Stike/Silent lever and a ...
Modern Verichron wall clock	7/2/2008
Q: I bought a new verichron wall clock last year, but when we moved, the metal hour hand became ... A: The hour hand is a simple press fit onto its shaft. The best way to reattach it is to remove the ...
longcase clock	7/1/2008
Q: My minute hand is going quite slow,the hour hand appears ok.I have got to the back of the shaft ... A: The mechanism that you are describing is usually found on antique clocks, so I will assume that this ...
Hermle 2214 setting up	6/30/2008
Q: Have a new 2214 which strikes at odd times when I move the minute hand ccw. When I move the minute ... A: It sounds like the movement has serious internal problems, but your turning the minute hand either ...
Zaandam Clock	6/30/2008
Q: I have a zaandam clock. I need a replacement movement. The movement currently is chain driven with ... A: I can't identify the movement manufacturer with certainty, and I'm not familiar with the name ...
seth thomas westminster mantel chime	6/30/2008
Q: we inherited a Westminster mantel chime 1978. there are three things to wind. we wound the one on ... A: If your clock was made in 1978, the winding shaft on the left (as you look at the clock) powers the ...
Adjusting the hours on a Seth Thomas ships clock	6/29/2008
Q: My parents have a Seth Thomas ship's clock. It is 2 hours fast. At the top of the clock's face are ... A: The levers indicate "strike" - "silent", and "Fast" - "Slow". Moving the lever toward "Slow" makes ...
Grandfather clock does not run	6/27/2008
Q: We have a homemade clock with Viking movement 111/133. We cannot get it to run. It used to run and ... A: There are many causes for a clock's failure to run, but the three most common are 1)the pendulum is ...
Howard Miller won't stop chiming	6/25/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller mantel clock from a friend. I believe the movement is a 1051-020. Well, ... A: It is highly likely that a part called the "chime locking plate" or "chime lock piece" is broken. ...
Ridgeway Grandfather is not chiming	6/23/2008
Q: My husbands 50th birthday gift, a ridgeway grandfather clock stopped chiming. It keeps perfect time ... A: Ridgeway has been purchased by Howard Miller. Try contacting their website at www.howardmiller.com/ ...
Steinway/Viking Limited Edition Grandfather	6/22/2008
Q: I know you say on here you do not answer questions pertaining to history or value of clocks. My ... A: Your clock was manufactured by Viking Clock Company, which is now out of business. "Steinway" is a ...
Kitchen mantle clock	6/22/2008
Q: I have a Gilbert kitchen clock mfg. date 1906. It does not keep the correct time. How do I make ... A: To adjust the timekeeping rate, turn the regulating nut at the bottom of the pendulum to the left, ...
westminster chime	6/19/2008
Q: i have my granfathers chiming mantle clock, it chimes every 15 minutes, the problem i have with it ... A: If the chime strikes the wrong number of times on the hour, you correct it as follows: turn it to ...
Suspension Spring for Schmeckenbeher 451-050/55	6/17/2008
Q: I have a Schmeckenbecher 451-050/55cm clock that is missing the suspension spring. Please can you ... A: Any good clock supply house will have suspension springs. Some companies list Hermle (the maker of ...
W. Haid 2 Jewels clock	6/15/2008
Q: I bought a W. Haid 2 Jewels clock (1050-020) and the clock is running 1/2 hour behind every ... A: It sounds like you have an older version of the 1050-020. The newer versions have the (+) and (-) ...
Cornwall Wall Clock Stops	6/14/2008
Q: I think). It was built in 1978. We received it as a gift 2 years ago. It ran slow (losing about 5 ... A: First, overwinding is probably the most common misconception about clocks. There is really no such ...
Linden 31day Wall Clock	6/13/2008
Q: Where can I find a key to fit a Linden 31 day wall clock. This clock is about 30 years old and the ... A: Clock keys are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire ...
Ingraham Clock	6/12/2008
Q: My parents received an Ingraham key wound pendulum clock as a wedding present in 1930. I have it ... A: Your clock is not, as I previously thought, a kitchen (gingerbread) clock, but is rather a large ...
Grandfather clock	6/11/2008
Q: South Africa. I have a grandfather clock with a hermle movement. It has westminster chimes but it ... A: I was unable to hear the click noise on the Youtube video. There are quite a number of possible ...
Extra Chime	6/11/2008
Q: We recently received a Quartz Wall Clock, with the name Blessing and Westminster Chime on it from a ... A: I'm going to assume that you mean that the clock strikes one hour AHEAD at each hour, in other ...
Ingraham Clock	6/10/2008
Q: My parents received an Ingraham key wound pendulum clock as a wedding present in 1930. I have it ... A: Bob #10218 is in the Timesavers online catalog at the top of page 10 under the heading "Mantel Clock ...
Ansonia Clock	6/10/2008
Q: I am in Brisbane Australia and have been given an old Ansonia clock. I cannot find this model on the ... A: The paper numbers being on the outside of the dial will make replacing the numbers easy. The site I ...
Hermle model 1117	6/9/2008
Q: I purchased a grandfather clock set that came with the cable drums not installed. Can you tell me ... A: As you look at the front of the movement, the "S" weight goes on the left, the "T" in the center, ...
Ansonia Clock	6/8/2008
Q: I am in Brisbane Australia and have been given an old Ansonia clock. I cannot find this model on the ... A: The original dial on your clock had a fairly intricate stamped tin dial with openings cut in it in ...
chimes are wrong	6/8/2008
Q: I have a Howard miller wall clcok that chimes the hour on the half hour and the half hour on the ... A: Your clock has a "rack and snail" strike mechanism, which does not easily get out of synch with the ...
My enlglish Garrard westminster stiking clock	6/8/2008
Q: My 1931 Westminster striking clock seems to be slower on the first quarter of the striking ... A: If your clock has been properly oiled, and if you are winding all three mainsprings fully, as far as ...
Ingraham Clock	6/6/2008
Q: My parents received an Ingraham key wound pendulum clock as a wedding present in 1930. I have it ... A: Both keys and pendulum bobs are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts ...
Morbier Clock	6/6/2008
Q: I wonder if you could tell me why the Morbier clock double chimes the hour, please? A: The Morbier, or "Comtoise" clock is a "repeating strike" clock. It is designed to strike the hours a ...
cuckoo clock mfg co	5/30/2008
Q: is the thread on the hand shaft the same as the regula .if the cuckoo clock mfg co shaft is stripped ... A: Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. did not manufacture their own movements. They used both Regula and Huber Herr ...
Resetting Chimes	5/29/2008
Q: We have a clock with a Hermie movement ( model 340-020 ). As you are probably familiar with it, it ... A: There are two possibilities here as to what is happening with your clock. Additionally, I need to ...
clock	5/25/2008
Q: I have a Franz Hermle 141-030K3 and it chimes when ever it wants now. Usually about 40 minutes ... A: From your description, I believe you are saying that the clock does not chime at any particular ...
On-the-hour chime	5/23/2008
Q: In trying to mimic Big Ben should the Westminster chime or the "Big Ben" bongs begin EXACTLY on the ... A: On most modern grandfather clocks, the minute bushing (brass center piece with a square hole on the ...
electric clock runs slow	5/21/2008
Q: I have an electric Imperial Chime manufactured by C.J. Hug, Highland, Illinois, USA. It has been ... A: It's very difficult to narrow down the possibilities for this problem. First, the replacement motor ...
linden clock	5/20/2008
Q: I have a a Linden wall clock with Westminster chime. It about 30 yrs old, made in Japan, model ... A: There are no repairable parts in quartz movements; the movement is factory sealed, and/or parts are ...
grandmother clock	5/20/2008
Q: We have just inherited a grandmother clock , it has two key holes but we do not know which one is ... A: The keyhole on the left as you face the clock powers the strike. The one on the right powers the ...
Grandfather clock will not chime from weights	5/15/2008
Q: I finally got my grandfather clock running and keeping good time, but the only way it will chime and ... A: This is not a problem that I ever come across. Grandfather clocks usually have rack and snail strike ...
Uneven weights on grandfather clock	5/15/2008
Q: My father was a clockmaker. He passed away in 2001. I never thought I would have to ask a ... A: The three weights go down at different rates, but equal out over each 12-hour period. The left ...
Grandfather Clock	5/14/2008
Q: I looked at a Howard Miller "Roosevelt" Grandfather Clock last night. It was missing the weights ... A: For original replacement weight shells and weight fillers, contact Howard Miller by phone. They have ...
irregular chimes	5/14/2008
Q: I recently bought a Smiths Mantel clock in 'as-is' condition. It was fully wound but not chiming. As ... A: Without actually examining the movement, I can't tell you specifically why your clock would miss a ...
Grandfather clock will not chime from weights	5/13/2008
Q: I finally got my grandfather clock running and keeping good time, but the only way it will chime and ... A: Since your clock chimes when you turn the hands manually, your problem is most likely stalling, ...
Pendulum Suspension Spring	5/13/2008
Q: A suspenion spring came lose when I had to move clock and I can not located it. How can I get a ... A: There are three general dimensions to be considered in selecting a suspension spring: 1) the ...
Pendulum Suspension Spring	5/12/2008
Q: A suspenion spring came lose when I had to move clock and I can not located it. How can I get a ... A: Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. ...
SCHMECKENBECHER Wall Clock	5/11/2008
Q: I have a pendulum SCHMECKENBECHER wall clock in which the pendulum spring has broken. I refer to a ... A: Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. ...
clock runs for 5 mins or so then stops	5/10/2008
Q: I had a small house fire, and the people that came in and cleaned and repainted moved my clocks. 2 ... A: For purposes of replacing the hands in the correct positions, it is preferable to set the time at ...
clock runs for 5 mins or so then stops	5/9/2008
Q: I had a small house fire, and the people that came in and cleaned and repainted moved my clocks. 2 ... A: Your clocks are most likely out of beat. Without knowing if they are grandfather, mantle or wall ...
400-day clock	5/8/2008
Q: My Kundo 400-day is running fast, and I've tried adjusting the pendulum to no avail. Could this be ... A: Cleaning and/or oiling will not affect this problem. I would not recommend adjusting the fork ...
Hermle 1050-020 chiming and striking	5/7/2008
Q: I have replaced the 1050-020 movement of a 1970's vintage Linden clock with a new Hermle movement of ... A: There are many opinions about oil and oilers among clock repairers. Pen oilers and other long-tipped ...
howard miller mantle clock	5/4/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller mantle clock that does not run,when i wind it the hands go around very fast ... A: These sound like serious problems. First, if the hands go around rapidly while you are winding the ...
Hermle 1050-020 chiming and striking	5/2/2008
Q: I have replaced the 1050-020 movement of a 1970's vintage Linden clock with a new Hermle movement of ... A: First, I will assume that you have purchased a brand new movement, not a refurbished one or a "new ...
451-050H	4/30/2008
Q: type of oil to lube the clock with? A: It is important that you use clock oil ONLY to lubricate your movement. General purpose oil, ...
clock cleaning	4/30/2008
Q: I have a very old-100 yrs or so-Westminster chime wall clock. It is in need of cleaning. Is this ... A: "Cleaning" is a confusing and somewhat controversial subject in clock repair. In my opinion, and ...
Kieninger & Obergfell "Kundo" clock	4/29/2008
Q: Good morning Mr Meyer. Perhaps you can direct me to an individual willing to figure out why the ... A: I think you are referring to the old (1950's) Kundo Electronic (Electronique) 400-Day clock. This ...
Welby Electric Table Clock	4/29/2008
Q: I have two identical Welby (except for case) table clocks. One has a cardboard "box" w/A4P-1000 and ... A: I'm not sure I understand your description but, in general, parts for battery powered clocks are not ...
Ridgeway Grandfather Clock	4/28/2008
Q: Martin.I have a grand father clock that the middle weight won't drop,the right and left weights ... A: There are many possible causes of a clock's stopping, however, it is most likely that the pendulum ...
Lubrication	4/27/2008
Q: I have a Grandfather Clock which has been in the family for many years. Clock made in Germany and is ... A: It is extremely important to use only Clock Oil; no other lubricant, such as all-purpose oil, ...
Hechinger Pendulum Movement Question	4/24/2008
Q: I have a clock that was designed by Michael Graves. It has a Hechinger battery operated quartz ... A: Parts are not generally available for quartz movements, but pendulum quartz movements are available ...
Anniversary clock	4/24/2008
Q: I have not read anything to date which explains an odd problem with a Kundo anniversary clock which ... A: The condition that you describe is called "fluttering", and relates to the anchor, or "verge", ...
Minute Handle screw missing	4/23/2008
Q: I have a Verichron Regulator Westminster chime wall clock We have lost the small screw which holds ... A: Hand nuts are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire Clock. ...
Smiths English Chiming Clock	4/23/2008
Q: I recently was given a Smiths English Chiming clock. It has three winders. When I got it the front ... A: Since you didn't have to separate the main plates, none of the problems I mentioned about indexing ...
Smiths English Chiming Clock	4/22/2008
Q: I recently was given a Smiths English Chiming clock. It has three winders. When I got it the front ... A: The Smith's longcase movement should chime on every quarter and strike the hours on the hour. The ...
emperor clock	4/21/2008
Q: Recently I bought this Emperor grandfather clock that does not work. The wieghts are stuck at the ... A: There is no lock as such on your clock. Sometimes there is a shipping bracket attached to the back ...
HM 610-572 - No chime; center gear replaced	4/21/2008
Q: The middle weight on our Herman Miller clock dropped off. Repairman diagnosed bad center gear and ... A: I can't give any idea of what a movement replacement would cost in your area, as prices vary ...
Hammer/chime alignment	4/21/2008
Q: I installed a new Hermle 1050-020 movement in an old clock and now find that the the hammers of the ... A: Adjusting the hammer's clearance from the chime rod is a trial-and-error process. If the hammer is ...
Centurion Wall Clock	4/20/2008
Q: I have a centurion wall clock.It keeps good time,but it strikes so many times every half hour ... A: The problem that you describe indicates that the minute hand is mounted 180 degrees from its correct ...
HM 610-572 - No chime; center gear replaced	4/20/2008
Q: The middle weight on our Herman Miller clock dropped off. Repairman diagnosed bad center gear and ... A: I don't personally know a clock repair service in your area, However, you can search the American ...
Clock only runs for a few hours	4/19/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller 613-153 wind-up wall clock with pendulum. Over a year ago, I noticed that it ... A: There are many possible causes of a clock's stopping, and I can only provide some common things for ...
Emperor clock movement	4/18/2008
Q: I have an Emperor clock that I built back in 1982. It has been running flawlessly since then, at ... A: The large gear that you indicate is very slightly out of adjustment. It was possibly not set up ...
Hammer/chime alignment	4/17/2008
Q: I installed a new Hermle 1050-020 movement in an old clock and now find that the the hammers of the ... A: The only caution I would give regarding the chime selector is that you should not move it while the ...
"unadjusted"	4/17/2008
Q: What does "unadjusted" mean when on a quartz mechanism. I can't seem to find it in any on-line ... A: "Adjusted" and "unadjusted" are more watchmaking terms than clock terms. "Adjustments" are ...
Hammer/chime alignment	4/17/2008
Q: I installed a new Hermle 1050-020 movement in an old clock and now find that the the hammers of the ... A: Adjusting the hammer wires is part of the installation process for replacing the movement. You ...
GRAND FATHER CLOCK OK.. BUT	4/15/2008
Q: OR EVEN THE START OF THE CHIME TO START AT THE VERY TOP OF THE HOUR BUT THE CLOSEST I'VE GOT IS A ... A: First, I think you're referring to the minute hand, not the hour hand, in your above question. The ...
Irregular beat	4/14/2008
Q: I purchased my Ridgeway grandfather clock 2 years ago.Everithing was fine,until I've noticed that ... A: Not all newer movements have automatic beat setting, and auto beat setting is notorious for being ...
Response to question	4/12/2008
Q: Bob-84 Hermle 451-050H 94cm66 Please advise thank you I had written about a colonial movement 332 ... A: I don't recall which chain came off the sprocket on your clock. The side chains can be reattached by ...
GRAND FATHER CLOCK OK.. BUT	4/12/2008
Q: OR EVEN THE START OF THE CHIME TO START AT THE VERY TOP OF THE HOUR BUT THE CLOSEST I'VE GOT IS A ... A: You can adjust the minute hand to point exactly to the hour when the clock strikes. First, ...
Adjusting My Ansonia	4/12/2008
Q: I own and Ansonia mantel clock. The mechanism is a Hermle 1050-20 although the mechanism actually ... A: You have an older "floating balance" type 1050-020 movement. If you look at the large balance wheel, ...
1985 340-020 Bolova	4/10/2008
Q: On 10-31-07, I ask Tom Anderson about chimes out of sink. He told me to take it to an expert, I did, ... A: I don't know of a website which shows technical illustrations of Hermle movements. The best source I ...
fhs clock	4/10/2008
Q: i have a mantel clock that once belonged to Gov. Conally of Texas. it was purchased from his estate ... A: I think you are referring to the suspension spring. Suspension springs are available from clock ...
Junghans West Minister	4/8/2008
Q: Recently acquired a behive with west minister chimes. The clock runs strongly, but I only get the ... A: There are many causes of chiming problems, and the remedies are complicated and usually require the ...
Franz hermle 340-020	4/8/2008
Q: Martin, I just received this clock as a gift. ... A: The most important factor in winding is that you wind all three arbors all the way, as far as they ...
Herchede Grandmothers clock	4/7/2008
Q: This Grandmothers clock is a wind up and was moved and the penulum fell along with a flat little ... A: Please see the attached photo of the pendulum assembly. The way the pendulum hooks up is as ...
How. Miller Barwick 4878 Grandfather clock	4/7/2008
Q: This clock was just given to me. Previous owner says the chains were pulled too high and the ... A: Let me start out by saying that repair prices vary widely by region, and I can't know if any ...
84 Hermle 451-050H 94cm/66	4/6/2008
Q: I purchased a grandfather clock with above movement. The chains and weights were not assembled. Can ... A: The chains are simply threaded onto the sprockets until they catch a sprocket tooth, then you rotate ...
Chiming Westminister Whittington Quartz	4/6/2008
Q: The battery pendulum wall clock was set ahead one hour this spring by using the hands not the ... A: This happens when the hour hand is accidentally pushed to an incorrect position while the minute ...
Sligh mantel clock - Model #0548-1-HE	4/5/2008
Q: The clock was working fine until I turned the hands one hour ahead for daylight saving time. Now, ... A: First, I would check that the hands are not hitting each other at any point, either along their ...
150 Westminster weight-driven movement # 4879	4/4/2008
Q: Someone yanked the cord so hard the weight got stuck, but the clock still worked. I took the chains ... A: Your clock is probably out of beat. Listen to your clock's tick. If a clock is in beat it goes ...
3" hinged bezel	4/3/2008
Q: i have desperately been trying to get a 3" hinged flat glass bezel as i am veneering a clock for my ... A: There are some bezels available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or ...
how to remove hands	4/3/2008
Q: My beehive clock with sweep second hand is 110ac operated and bears a plaque on the inside of the ... A: The hands on your clock are simply press-fitted onto the handshafts. They can be quite tight on ...
Emperor clock movement	4/2/2008
Q: I have an Emperor clock that I built back in 1982. It has been running flawlessly since then, at ... A: There are many causes of chime failure. It could be due to need for lubrication, jamming of the ...
Cornwall pendulum wall clock	4/1/2008
Q: I recently put a battery in this clock after sitting for several years. It runs and chimes fine but ... A: Quartz/battery clocks generally do not have a timekeeping rate adjustment. A large gain such as 15 ...
Clock Glass	4/1/2008
Q: I have a nice old Junghans mantle clock that needs a new convex glass. I have the right size glass. ... A: Glasses attach in a number of different ways, so I can't know what is the correct method for your ...
weight chains	3/30/2008
Q: I was moving my Harold Miller grandmother clock, Model 610-134, so I removed the weights. Somehow ... A: When the center chain comes off, it is usually necessary to remove the movement entirely from the ...
Grandfather clock not chiming	3/29/2008
Q: We recently inherited a Emperor Grandfather clock I.D.# 451-050H. We got it working but it won't ... A: There are many possible causes of chime malfunctions. The "click" sound means that the chime ...
Waltham Chime, tempus Fugit - chimes	3/29/2008
Q: I have the above named wall clock, the clock is in good working condition in keeping time, however ... A: Please excuse my delay in getting back to you; I had a computer crash problem which took several ...
hamilton shelf clock circa 1970's	3/28/2008
Q: moon phase with 3 mainsprings. model # 72 -1050-020 made in w. germany. I'm not familiar with this ... A: As this movement does not have a pendulum, setting the beat is, for practical purposes, not an ...
Mauthe clock	3/27/2008
Q: "I have my mothers Mauthe chiming wall hanging clock that was bought in the 50's i believe. It has ... A: Please excuse my delay in getting back to you; I had a computer crash problem which took several ...
Emperor Clock Company Model 100	3/25/2008
Q: My wife has a Emperor Clock kit clock with Model 100 M Movement. The clock was built for her in ... A: Replacing the suspension spring should not be a problem. Suspension springs are available from ...
Linden alarm clock from Cuckoo Clock Mfg., co, inc	3/25/2008
Q: I have a small alarm clock (Linden 30 hour from Cuckoo Clock Mfg.) which I received in 1965. It was ... A: I don't know what movement is in your clock, so I can't answer your question regarding parts ...
Bulova 8 day hairspring	3/25/2008
Q: I have a Bulova 8 day mantel clock bought new 1978. On back of the works it says:(on left side) ... A: I have been unable to locate any source for your balance spring. Bulova has used movements from ...
Linden-Westminister wall clock	3/24/2008
Q: Elderly neighbor has it. It will not chime anymore. No instructions and I cannot tell how to set ... A: First, of course, make sure that you have fresh batteries in the movement. Battery chime ...
Grandfather Clock Strike	3/24/2008
Q: This question is about the chime rods. When the Westminster chimes it is a pleasant, in tune sound. ... A: The hour strike rods are a tuned set. Shortening them will change the tones and make the sound ...
grandfather clock	3/22/2008
Q: Recently our grandfather clock stopped chiming the hours,when the hour strikes. it keeps perfect ... A: There are multiple possible causes of hour strike failure, and I couldn't go into them all in this ...
Movement Interchange	3/20/2008
Q: I have a hermle 1161-853 94cm movement in my clock, can this be interchanged with the hermle ... A: I don't know of any Hermle movement with the number 1161-853SA. You may have a Hermle 1161-853AS. ...
ridgeway clock stops ticking (running)	3/19/2008
Q: my grandfather clock is about 12 years old and occasionally after winding the clock stops ... A: There are many possible causes of a clock's stopping. First, the pendulum may be out of beat. ...
Howard Miller GF Clock	3/19/2008
Q: I had the movement replaced about 1 yr ago. I pulled the weight up to far and it got stuck so i took ... A: The hour strike is triggered by the quarter-hour chime, so if your clock still strikes the hours, ...
Grandfather Clock runs 7 minutes fast.	3/17/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with a Hermle Movement with three cable weights. This clock ... A: Theoretically, lowering the pendulum disk must make the clock go slower. The effective length of the ...
Wooden clockworks	3/17/2008
Q: What is used to lubricate the old wooden plates and metal arbors of wooden works clocks. A: This depends on the bearing material used for each pivot. The original bearings on antique wooden ...
grandmother clock	3/16/2008
Q: just recieved a grandmothers clock from my mothers estate and it was always hers and i have no clue ... A: To set up the clock: Make sure that it is on a solid surface, and level it both front to back and ...
HERMLE MOVEMENT 299M	3/15/2008
Q: CLOCK LOSES 2 MINUTES AN HOUR. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO 2 DIFFERENT CLOCK REPAIRMEN WHO HAVE NOT ... A: Your additional information rules out winding and bearing wear, so it is necessary to look for less ...
clock that chimes incorrectly	3/14/2008
Q: Our inexpensive mantel clock (made in China) strikes 12 times at 4,5, & 6 o'clcock and chimes ... A: P., Chinese clock movements usually use a chiming mechanism called a "rack and snail." You can ...
clock chimmings is off	3/14/2008
Q: My friend has a Quartz wall clock that chimes on the hour. The number of chimes is off (for 2 ... A: If the chime is off by the same number of hours all the time (e.g., always chimes 7 hours ahead of ...
Grandfather Clock Movement	3/13/2008
Q: I moved my 10 year hand made Grandfather clock form one location to another. Now the movement does ... A: There are two likely possibilities for this problem. First, open the side or back panels and ...
HERMLE MOVEMENT 299M	3/13/2008
Q: CLOCK LOSES 2 MINUTES AN HOUR. I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO 2 DIFFERENT CLOCK REPAIRMEN WHO HAVE NOT ... A: A loss of 48 minutes per day is greater than the limit of regulation, and indicates a problem other ...
Mauth movement now thunks	3/12/2008
Q: I took my Daneker clock in for a broken spring. Fixed fine except, since I didn't take the hood, ... A: When you moved the movement to center it in the hood, the chime hammers also moved closer to the ...
Moving a grandmother clock	3/11/2008
Q: I have a 6' grandmother clock that I have to transport from Mass. to Georgia. What precautions do I ... A: Remove the weights and the pendulum first. If your clock has chains, tie them up tight at the ...
Winding my clock	3/10/2008
Q: I have a wall clock that I have to wind every 30 or so days. Does it make a difference if I wind ... A: It makes no difference which side you wind first. It is important, however, to wind the clock all ...
regulator clock stops	3/9/2008
Q: I recently bought an antique regulator clock. It was shipped to me well packaged and came undamaged. ... A: If your clock runs for 30 hours before stopping, the problem is not the pendulum beat adjustment; ...
Chime Problem	3/9/2008
Q: I have a Waltham wall clock that is about 13 years old. It is a 31 day pendulum clock with 2 ... A: The mainspring on your clock broke when you were winding it. This was not caused by anything that ...
Franz Hermie	3/5/2008
Q: I need to know what the numbers mean on the back of clock to do more research on it, can you please ... A: This is a Franz Hermle (manufacturer) movement. It is movement number 261-080B. Its date of ...
Trend Grandmother clock by Sligh	3/5/2008
Q: the pendulum dropped off when my wife pulled up the chains to rewind the clock. I hung the unit ... A: If you mean you are considering replacing the entire movement, that is not a very difficult repair ...
Coversion to silent running	3/4/2008
Q: I have one of these Cosmic Red Mini Retro Space Rocket Alarm Clocks (pictured here: ... A: The ticking is caused by the actual timekeeping mechanism of the clock. A stepping motor in the ...
Hermle Movement Grandfather Clock	3/2/2008
Q: I have a grandfather clock with a new Hermle1161 053H movement. The issue that I have is that all ... A: The problem with your clock is related to the strike mechanism, which is called a "rack and snail". ...
Japy Freies 1882 striking slate clock	3/1/2008
Q: My recently purchased clock runs for one hour then stops. When I move the pendulum it runs again for ... A: There are many causes of a clock's stopping. If the clock is stopping at exactly the same hand ...
GE clock	2/28/2008
Q: I have an older GE electric clock that of course has quit. I have to aprt as far as I can and I've ... A: The preferred repair is to replace the entire rotor, coil, or both, depending on what is needed. ...
night shut off switch	2/27/2008
Q: Martin-Here is my original question-I recently purchased a piece of furniture from Ethan Allen which ... A: I'm not aware of any 350-020 movement with a night-silent, unless this is a new version I have not ...
Schmeckenbecher 340-020: over-wound	2/27/2008
Q: I recently acquired a Schmeckebecher mantle clock, that has not worked for years. The movement is ... A: A loss of 10 minutes per day is quite a bit; it may or not be correctable by adjusting the ...
340-020 Movement Set-Up	2/26/2008
Q: I'm replacing my Hermle movement with a 340-020. Can you give me some insight into what needs to be ... A: If this is a brand new movement and not a refurbished or new-old-stock movement, this should not be ...
Schmeckenbecher 340-020: over-wound	2/25/2008
Q: I recently acquired a Schmeckebecher mantle clock, that has not worked for years. The movement is ... A: The idea of "overwinding" is probably the most common myth in clockmaking. A clock cannot be wound ...
Cornwall Clock	2/25/2008
Q: My parents bought us a Cornwall Clock, pendulum, strike chime movement, mantle clock, item number ... A: The short chime rods on mantle clocks do not have the quality of tone that longer chime rods (as on ...
Emperor Grandfather clock	2/24/2008
Q: My husband pulled the weights too tight on all 3 pendulums. Is there a way to loosen the weights so ... A: To free the center weight, start the pendulum swinging, and press or pull down on the weight gently ...
Howard Miller grandfather clock glass	2/24/2008
Q: Our Howard Miller Grandfather Clock has flexible rubber gasket like strips that hold the glass in ... A: "Glass retaining material" is available from Empire Clock (www.empireclock.com). It comes in two ...
Quartz battery-operated clock	2/23/2008
Q: If there is a loose connection between the battery source and the clock mechanism for a quartz ... A: Quartz clocks usually have a clip battery connection that goes directly into the clock mechanism. To ...
old electric clock runs, but is noisy	2/22/2008
Q: I have an old United Clock Corporation electric clock from my grandfather. Inside the back case is a ... A: The noise in your clock is almost definitely a symptom of a worn out motor. Sometimes lubrication of ...
340-020 Movement Set-Up	2/21/2008
Q: I'm replacing my Hermle movement with a 340-020. Can you give me some insight into what needs to be ... A: Installation of this movement is relatively uncomplicated. If the mounting pieces on your old ...
Hermle clock pendulum leader	2/20/2008
Q: I thought my son had pulled the weights to tight on our circa late 70's Hermle grandfather clock. I ... A: If the suspension spring is held by a pin rather than a screw, it is a taper pin. Look closely at ...
Clocks	2/20/2008
Q: Why does my wall clock have three winding holes and what does each one do? A: Each winding hole winds a different mainspring. There are three mainsprings, the left one (looking ...
Hermle clock pendulum leader	2/20/2008
Q: I thought my son had pulled the weights to tight on our circa late 70's Hermle grandfather clock. I ... A: It is possible that the suspension spring broke when you were working on the clock. This would make ...
Bulova 8 day w/Hermle 340-020, adjustment.	2/19/2008
Q: Clock runs fast,10 minutes an hour. Turning the screw clockwise will not change the clocks time.I do ... A: A very large rate gain such as 10'/Hr indicates a problem other than regulation; it is well beyond ...
Wuersch Ship's Bell Mechanical Clock 1980	2/18/2008
Q: My clock sank with my boat and I have taken clock apart. Mechanism is too corroded, I think, to ... A: There are Hermle ships bell movements available in both mechanical and quartz versions from Empire ...
Schatz quartz clock	2/18/2008
Q: I have just acquired a Schatz quartz clock which has developed a fault. I have taken it to my local ... A: I have discovered that Empire Clock (www.empireclock.com)has Hermle ships bell quartz movements ...
Schatz quartz clock	2/18/2008
Q: I have just acquired a Schatz quartz clock which has developed a fault. I have taken it to my local ... A: I don't know what type of clock you have, but a Schatz would most likely be an Anniversary (400-Day) ...
150 westminster chime (weight driven movement) Model #4878-H	2/17/2008
Q: This clock was moved from Tenn. to Ohio. When I hung the weights on, the middle weight will lower ... A: First, make sure that the heaviest weight is on the right (as you look at the clock). Next, take a ...
Hermle 1171-850 -difficulty running	2/14/2008
Q: I built a GF clock case and purchased the above movement. I've had the movement for about 18 months ... A: The night-off gear should not be touching the moon gear on the dial. It's possible that this could ...
hermle clock movement	2/14/2008
Q: I have a hermle movement 1161-853 as. The thumbscrew in the anchor bridge broke off and I can't ... A: Some verge bridges are available from Black Forest Imports, but I don't know if they will have the ...
sligh clock	2/13/2008
Q: I recently purchase a sligh wall clock.The clock hammers will not work or when I move the hands it ... A: There are many possible causes of chime problems. First, make sure that all keyholes are wound all ...
Electric Pendulum Clock	2/13/2008
Q: I have a battery operated pendulum clock we bought in the 70's. The battery operated motor actually ... A: Quartz battery pendulum movements are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts ...
Franz Hermle 8 day clock movement adjust	2/13/2008
Q: a clock repair shop in Los Angeles put in a new Franz Hermle 350-020 movement in a 30 year old Seth ... A: Hermle could have made that particular marking system less confusing. You are correct: you turn the ...
Irregular accuracy	2/12/2008
Q: I purchased a Pearl grandfather clock (new) in 1984. Model No. 413-2150. Single chime - chain/weight ... A: The rate of clocks does change with both and temperature and humidity, but the change should be ...
Chime rods broken on side strike 8-rod chime bar	2/10/2008
Q: Our son gave us a wall clock (Ansonia model 950 purchased)for Christmas and 3 of the 8 chime rods ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. It is always preferable to replace the entire ...
strike hammer too slow	2/10/2008
Q: Meyer, I have cleaned and oiled Westminster chime Hamilton clock and it keeps great time. It chimes ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Slow chime problems are common, but slow hour ...
Model #101 Movement Repair Parts	2/9/2008
Q: I have an older Model 101 Emperor clock, which came in a kit. It has worked great for 20 years and ... A: I don't have a cross reference for Emperor parts numbers, but I suspect that you are talking about ...
Seth Thomas Mantle Clock	2/9/2008
Q: My Seth Thomas Mantle Clock is about 50 years old and keeps very good time. However, the ... A: You can correct this by moving the HOUR hand ONLY to point to the correct time for the number of ...
Gustav Becker	2/8/2008
Q: 177 which would date it about 1872. The clock is running slow and I have raised the bob up to a ... A: First, I'm wondering just how slow the clock is running in minutes per day; this could be a help in ...
replacement hechinger quartz time movement	2/8/2008
Q: Do you know where to get a replacement ? Case size: 525620,5 mm Spindle lenght: 11,5 mm Spindle ... A: Your movement looks like a time-only (no chime) movement. These are available from clock supply ...
no strike	2/7/2008
Q: we have just purchased a franze hermle mantle clock,and after winding it up and waiting it did not ... A: There are many possible causes of striking failures. First, make sure that all keyholes are wound ...
ships clock	2/5/2008
Q: I recently acquired a brass SCHATZ ships bell/clock. It took a while for the timing of the correct ... A: The only adjustment for the loudness of the bell is to bend the soft brass hammer shaft so that its ...
winding	2/3/2008
Q: I recently came on the possession of a clock with the name tempus fugit on the face. It has a key ... A: You should wind all three keyholes all the way, as far as they will go, with a correct-size clock ...
Rebushing a herschede	2/2/2008
Q: I have a Herschede 9 tube clock and another Herschede 5 tube clock that probably could use rebushing ... A: KWM style bushing equipment is available from Timesavers (www.timesavers.com). In my printed catalog ...
Clock parts needed	2/2/2008
Q: I have a french movement with front escapement.There is a small round label imprinted on the back ... A: French pendulums usually have a rigid steel rod with a brass double-pronged hook threaded on at the ...
Hamilton quartz clock	2/1/2008
Q: I have a Hamilton Quartz clock with the pendulum, battery operated. Even with a new battery as per ... A: Quartz battery movements have no repairable parts; the movement is in a sealed plastic case. You ...
Rebushing a herschede	2/1/2008
Q: I have a Herschede 9 tube clock and another Herschede 5 tube clock that probably could use rebushing ... A: Overhauling a Herschede tubular chime clock is a very challenging operation. If you want to attempt ...
adjusting the clock	2/1/2008
Q: The time is different from the hour needle indicating. I turn the minute needle counter clockwise to ... A: The method described in your manual is the standard method. Each time that you turn the minute hand ...
quartz bim bam chimes	1/31/2008
Q: martin,the clock i purchased last fall is quite a unique clock, i mean the structor of the clock, as ... A: Chime rods vary widely in tone, even when they look similar. You don't really know what quality of ...
Clock parts needed	1/31/2008
Q: I have a french movement with front escapement.There is a small round label imprinted on the back ... A: Obtaining a compatible regulating assembly could be difficult. These parts are not available from ...
Aminex Wall Clock	1/31/2008
Q: I purchase this used. I start the pendulum and in a few minutes the pendulum will stop. it will ... A: Your pendulum is probably out of beat. Please see my Answered Questions for information on setting ...
colonioal of zeeland	1/29/2008
Q: I have a colonial of zeeland g/f clock and the pendulum keeps stopping. done all the obvious ... A: Your chime problem is very likely either a need for lubrication, dirt in the bearings, or wear in ...
Electric clocks	1/29/2008
Q: We have recently had power cuts and have three clocks which are electrical, one on the oven, one on ... A: I'm not sure if you mean that these clocks gained six minutes when power was restored and then kept ...
mantle clock runs to fast	1/29/2008
Q: I just purchased a used Howard/Miller mantle clock. After fully rewinding the three wind-up slots ... A: A gain as great as 20 minutes per hour indicates a problem other than regulating. You don't indicate ...
Linden Clock	1/28/2008
Q: I have a Linden 400 day anniversary clock. It is battery operated. The suspension spring is broken ... A: Battery 400 Day clocks use many different kinds of movements. Unfortunately, parts are rarely ...
colonioal of zeeland	1/28/2008
Q: I have a colonial of zeeland g/f clock and the pendulum keeps stopping. done all the obvious ... A: The most likely cause of your problem is that the pendulum might be out of beat. After that, the ...
Cuckoo Clock repair	1/27/2008
Q: I need to replace both bellows and reconnect them to the two wires that open and close the bellows. ... A: I don't know of a source for such a diagram, although there are websites specializing in cuckoo ...
Emperor La Rose mantle clock built 11/81	1/26/2008
Q: I acquired one of these and it doesn't have a wind key. It also appears to not have been used ... A: If your clock has not been running for a long time, it is advisable to lubricate it. You must use ...
Phinney Walker clock	1/25/2008
Q: I recently bought a vintage PW clock. It was running fine but the screw to wind it has popped out. ... A: The winding key on the back of these clocks is often a left-hand thread. Try turning the key ...
pendulum clock	1/24/2008
Q: Mr. Meyer I purchased a Regulator pendulum wall clock for my parents in 1990. I recently moved my ... A: The regulating nut on the bottom of the pendulum is to make the clock run slightly faster or slower. ...
hour and minute hands out of sync on HM Joyce style mantle clock	1/24/2008
Q: Martin. We have a Howard Miller Joyce style mantle clock on which the hour and minute hands are out ... A: You've hit upon an important consideration, which I probably should have covered in more detail in ...
Linden 31 day wall clock	1/22/2008
Q: My mother's Linden wall clock stopped working when she wound it to tight. I checked it with the key ... A: The idea of "overwinding" is probably the most common myth in clockmaking. A clock cannot be wound ...
chiming wall clock	1/22/2008
Q: we have a chiming quartz clock, says 'james huntington' on it. it chimes on the hour and i want to ... A: There are so many different quartz movements, all with their own methods of setting, that I can only ...
hour and minute hands out of sync on HM Joyce style mantle clock	1/21/2008
Q: Martin. We have a Howard Miller Joyce style mantle clock on which the hour and minute hands are out ... A: The hour hand, unlike the minute hand, is a simple friction fit on it shaft. First, set the clock to ...
Hermle 2214 Movement	1/21/2008
Q: You were going to get some pdf instructions for Janice on this movement. If you received them, can ... A: I have been unable to get instructions on the 2214 movement from Hermle. Admittedly, the ...
clock not working right	1/21/2008
Q: its about my wall clock it was bought in the 7os it worked very well for many years then we put it ... A: The nut on the bottom of the pendulum does not adjust the swing of the pendulum; it is a regulating ...
st arike train problems	1/20/2008
Q: Martin- I have a Amana pendulum clock, Freidrich Hahn replica, with a Hermle movement. It has a ... A: The resistance that you felt was probably a jammed strike train mechanism. It's possible that you ...
Elgin Wall Regulator Clock 31 Day	1/20/2008
Q: I have a clock that is about 30 years old that recently has stopped running. Actually it runs for 2- ... A: "Winding too tight" or "overwinding" is probably the most common myth in clock repair. A clock ...
Overwinding Chime	1/19/2008
Q: I just purchased a antique wind-up wall chime clock. I was having a hard time getting the clock to ... A: Your original problem may have been that you weren't winding both keys, or the pendulum may simply ...
german clock	1/18/2008
Q: I am looking for a Gustav Becker movement #711928. Any info on where I can accuire this item would ... A: When the minute hand is so loose that it falls due to gravity (between 2:00 and 10:00 ...
german clock	1/17/2008
Q: I am looking for a Gustav Becker movement #711928. Any info on where I can accuire this item would ... A: This is an antique movement, and a similar movement would only be available through dealers in ...
Clock repair	1/16/2008
Q: I have a world time quartz clock #925 made by Linden Division of Cuckdo Clock Mfg. The clock needs ... A: I would first need to see photos of the clock's movement to know if it is available. I also have a ...
wall clock FHS Germany	1/15/2008
Q: When I was showing the clock it felt on its glass and broke. In its back is written 17,5 cm,( I ... A: The "17.5" indicates the length of the pendulum of the clock. From the size of the clock that you ...
Emperor Grandfather Clock, kit circa 1986	1/14/2008
Q: 1. I need to move it across the country. Should I take the movement out of the case or brace it ... A: For moving, don't remove the movement from the clock, but make sure that the screws holding it to ...
Emperor Grandfather Clock	1/14/2008
Q: I have a clock with a chain powered 101M movement with Westminster Chimes. The weights are in the ... A: This is a problem which will require the services of a professional clock repairer. The chime ...
battery question	1/13/2008
Q: I have a Linden quartz alarm clock, but I misplaced the old battery. The number on the back is ... A: The number you indicate unfortunately doesn't indicate anything that would help me answer your ...
Pearl Grandfather clock	1/13/2008
Q: 2 things: Have to keep it on silent because it chimes contiously and no longer plays the tunes. ... A: The chime and strike problems that you indicate may be partly a need for lubrication or wear in the ...
hanging weights on Grandfather clock	1/12/2008
Q: After moving clock, I am trying to rehang the weights on a Hamilton Lancaster Co. grandfather clock. ... A: The heavy weight goes on the right, as you're looking at the clock. The other two weights are ...
Grandfather clock weight stuck	1/12/2008
Q: I wound up or weight on our grandfather clock way to tight It is almost all the way to the top and ... A: Overwinding is not a problem, and will not stop the clock unless the center weight is so high that ...
VIENNA HANDS OUT OF SYNC	1/11/2008
Q: MY VIENNA WALL CLOCK IS A HE&CO.(MARK SCHUTZ) TYPE, I THINK ABOUT 1880/90 WITH 2 WEIGHTS AND ... A: The scale is a beat setting scale. Its purpose is to see if the clock is in beat, which is indicated ...
Cuckoo Clock not Cuckooing	1/11/2008
Q: My lovely cuckoo clock has arrived from the USA, I have got it running but it won't cuckoo on the ... A: I'm not sure of the wire arrangement that you describe. The usual arrangement for cuckoo wires ...
cuckoo clock problem	1/11/2008
Q: I have two 1 day cuckoo clocks that will only runs for a few ticks then stop, but they appear to run ... A: Assuming that the clocks are properly in beat (see my previous answers for information on setting ...
Cuckoo Clock not Cuckooing	1/10/2008
Q: My lovely cuckoo clock has arrived from the USA, I have got it running but it won't cuckoo on the ... A: This is a common problem with cuckoo clocks; they have a series of delicate wires which easily get ...
Welby mantle clock	1/10/2008
Q: I have a Welby mantle clock that has a floating balance. I read your reply to a problem in June. My ... A: The prong device can be quite tight on the balance wheel. You need to hold the balance wheel steady, ...
re FRANZ HERMLE clocks	1/10/2008
Q: would you know of its possible age, the owner who sold me the piece said he had it for approx ten ... A: I don't know of any instruction manual for particular Hermle movements. There is the "Hermle Service ...
VIENNA HANDS OUT OF SYNC	1/9/2008
Q: MY VIENNA WALL CLOCK IS A HE&CO.(MARK SCHUTZ) TYPE, I THINK ABOUT 1880/90 WITH 2 WEIGHTS AND ... A: The hour hand (unlike the minute hand) is a simple friction fit and can be moved forward or backward ...
Mantle clock Hermle 340-020	1/8/2008
Q: I have a mantle clock that has a Hermle 340-020 movement and it is running quite fast. When I take ... A: You're correct in every respect. You turn the screw counterlockwise to make the clock run faster, ...
lost pendulum	1/7/2008
Q: The clock is all glass except the back, and the movement is attached by many screews to the wooden ... A: I don't have your original question, and can't quite remember if this is a battery or wind up clock. ...
Hermle quartz movement	1/6/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller quartz movement mantle clock. The volume on the chime is nearly inaudible. ... A: The night mute is a three position switch. When set to the position with the image of a sun it will ...
waltlham 31day chime clock	1/6/2008
Q: I got a waltham 31 day chime clock at a moving sale. She said it worked, I got it home and it won't ... A: If everything is set up properly, the pendulum should not hit the chains when swinging. First, ...
Setting the Beat	1/5/2008
Q: Martin, I have inheritanted an clock problem. Not having done any clock for over 30 my memory is a ... A: There are so many possible problems here that I can't give a very complete answer. Only ...
Clock Chime Issue	1/5/2008
Q: I have an Emperor Grandfather clock that has worked well for nearly 30 years. It has a 199M ... A: The age of your clock's movement is well past its expected lifespan. It's possible that the movement ...
Hermle quartz movement	1/4/2008
Q: I have a Howard Miller quartz movement mantle clock. The volume on the chime is nearly inaudible. ... A: Most Hermle quartz movements have a volume control on the back. This is a small knob marked with an ...
La Rose (Hermle) 340-020 Chime not working	1/4/2008
Q: I have a La Rose clock 340-020 (20+ yrs old) that has stopped chiming. In looking at the clock, the ... A: The average lifespan of these movements is 10 to 15 years. The constant pressure of the mainspring ...
Verichron School House Clock with Pendelum	1/4/2008
Q: This clock was given to me by my inlaws. Has a small electric motor and takes a "D" battery. Every ... A: Battery electric movements have no repairable parts. I don't know what the sound might be (possibly ...
grandfather clocks	1/2/2008
Q: Does the whole movement in a grandfather clock have to be replaced rather than repaired every 10 to ... A: Toward the end of its life, the Herschede Company used movements made by Urgos, a German ...
quiet chimes	1/1/2008
Q: Happy New Year: I was recently give my grandmother's 1969 Bulova westminister chime mantle ... A: The chimes on your clock do have any volume adjustment as such. However, you can maximize the sound ...
Silence Lever	1/1/2008
Q: I have a Shaker Hancock wall clock with a Mason & Sullivan 33710x movement. It has a silence lever ... A: I usually attach a piece of 3/32" solid brass rod through the small hole in the end of the chime ...
Chime bar broken	1/1/2008
Q: I have bought a Vedette wall clock with Westminster Chime. One of the chime bars is broken. I cant ... A: Chime rods must be replaced in complete asemblies with mounting block because they are tuned sets. A ...
Hermle 2214 instructions	12/31/2007
Q: Several years ago, my parents made us a beautiful shaker wall clock with a Hermle 2214 unit. We're ... A: Howard Miller Clock Company uses Hermle 2214 movements, and you can find their instructions at: ...
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock	12/30/2007
Q: I have a three weight 1982. It has worked well all this time and now suddenly does not chime. I ... A: The original source of your clock's not chiming was probably needing lubrication, or wear in the ...
Wall clocks not working after move	12/30/2007
Q: While on holidays in Holland last summer I bought two 2nd hand Hanging Wall clocks. I detached the ... A: There are a couple possible reasons why your clocks are not running. First, the pendulum must ...
Antique Clock	12/29/2007
Q: The hour hand on our mantle clock is loose. When the hour hand is between nine and three, it slips ... A: If the hour hand is simply loose on its shaft, this is an easy problem to correct. If the hour hand ...
Emperor Clock stopped	12/29/2007
Q: I bought an emperor clock kit in 1974 but did not get it completed and running until 1984. It has ... A: The suspension spring is not a part which needs cleaning. If it is badly rusted, it should be ...
About the word Jewel	12/28/2007
Q: I was wondering what it means when on the clock it says a number then jewel. Can you tell me what ... A: "Jewels" are jeweled bearings. On a clock, these are usually the bearings for the upper end of the ...
Hermle 2214 chimes 7 minutes early	12/27/2007
Q: Can you tell me how to adjust a Hermle 2214 so that it chimes exactly on the quarter hour? Mine is 7 ... A: I'm assuming that you mean the clock chimes 7 minutes early on every quarter, including on the hour. ...
Sligh Quartz clock	12/26/2007
Q: I have had on my office credenza shelf, a "dome shaped" wooden case Sligh quartz clock with a round ... A: Quartz movements are usually easily replaceable. You can order them from a clock supply house like ...
grandfather	12/25/2007
Q: Our grandfather clock is relatively new. The chain to wind the clock seems to be stuck. That wheel ... A: If I understand your question correctly, one or more of the chains are jammed, and cannot be pulled ...
Washer for the hands on a grandfather clock	12/25/2007
Q: I am looking for a source for the small brass washers that go on the hands of a grandfather clock ... A: Hand washers are available in assortments of square hole, round hole, brass and steel from clock ...
parts for Barwick clock	12/24/2007
Q: I recently had a Barwick clock, model # 4878, shipped cross country. The mechanism connecting the ... A: The pendulum connects to the leader (a brass strap 4" to 6" long). The leader connects to the ...
clock melody is slow after move	12/24/2007
Q: We moved and left our Howard Miller model 660-211 at the old home with new owners for about a month ... A: The first thing that you should check is the weights. The heaviest weight must be on the right (as ...
pendulum problem	12/23/2007
Q: An elderly couple friends of mine living in the Orlando florida area bought a grandfather wall clock ... A: There are no repairable or replaceable parts in battery movements. If a battery contact is missing, ...
Welby Wall Clock (Pendulum)	12/21/2007
Q: I am trying to find a complete works for a Welby wall clock with pendulum. It has a 10" face. The ... A: Replacement battery movements are available from clock supply houses like Timesavers, Merritts ...
New Haven Mantle Clock - Loose Hands	12/20/2007
Q: I have a New Haven mantle clock, it is said to be in an Edwardian style and built in 1910. It has a ... A: There are brass hand washers available from clock supply houses. You can order an assortment of ...
French Crystal Regulator Clock - Time adjustment	12/20/2007
Q: I have a brass and glass case French Japy Frere regulator clock with an adjustable mercury pendulum. ... A: The shaft near the 12 is for regulating. For most clocks, turning it clockwise will make the clock ...
barwick wall clock	12/19/2007
Q: I have a barwick model#4922 8 day wall clock.it is missing the date hand wood like to find one.also ... A: Calendar hands are available from a clock supply house like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques or Empire ...
Old Westclox wall clock lever	12/19/2007
Q: Someone gave us an old Westclox electric wall clock with a lever on the side which starts it moving. ... A: I doubt that the problem is in the starter shaft. The clock is probably stopping because the motor ...
Pivot for pendulum.	12/18/2007
Q: I have a Ridgeway Dome Pendulum battery clock. I purchased this over 20 years ago for my wife. The ... A: This part is the suspension spring. These are available from any good clock supply house. You must ...
Grandfather Clock stops every hour	12/18/2007
Q: I have a 20 year old Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with a 2 year old Hermle movement. I have two ... A: This is a very difficult question to answer without having the movement in front of me. Clocks often ...
Franz Hermle clock mainspring broken	12/17/2007
Q: Every 5 years or so the mainspring on our "schoolhouse" clock breaks. It is a Howard Miller 612-362 ... A: You can definitely replace Hermle mainsprings. They can be removed without disassembling the whole ...
antique regulator hand removal	12/17/2007
Q: The clock in question looks to be about a century old three hand (minute, hour, and day of the ... A: I have never seen an antique clock with a crimped-on minute hand. The minute hand is generally held ...
Grandfather clock	12/17/2007
Q: Kenneth, We have a 30 year old Ethan Allen Grandfather clock. The clock keeps good time but the ... A: Your clock's chime mechanism is stalling. This can be due to either needing lubrication or wear in ...
Howard Miller Model 610-391 Clock Weights	12/16/2007
Q: we went to wind the clock and the center weight lost tension. While turning the winding key it ... A: There is a part called the click, which is a ratchet pawl, that keeps the drum wound. It is held in ...
Clock face cover	12/15/2007
Q: I have a Seiko mantle clock and the convex glass cover for the face is broken. It is six inches in ... A: Convex clock glasses are available from any clock supply house, like Timesavers, Merritts Antiques ...
Franz Hermie 340-020	12/15/2007
Q: How do you set the hour ring backwards? It is 2 hours fast. Or do you need to just shut the clock ... A: The hour hand is a simple friction fit. If the clock strikes the wrong number of hours, turn the ...
Need pendulum for Waltham wall clock	12/13/2007
Q: I have lost the pendulum for a Waltham Regulator wall clock which has a battery powered electric ... A: Waltham is no longer in the consumer clock business, so parts are not available from the company. ...
Franz Hermle clock mainspring broken	12/13/2007
Q: Every 5 years or so the mainspring on our "schoolhouse" clock breaks. It is a Howard Miller 612-362 ... A: Your movement is a 341-020A. The other number is "45", not "4S", and is the pendulum length. You ...
Slow Hour Hand	12/12/2007
Q: I recently purchased a Howard Miller floor clock with cable weights and movement by Kieninger. The ... A: Your clock should have leveling feet at all four corners. Just place a small level on any horizontal ...
Sessions mantle clock	12/12/2007
Q: I inherited my grandfathers clock. I want to rebush it and polish the pivots, they are pretty ... A: Sessions had a number of different movements but, if this is a quarter-hour chime clock, there is ...
antique mantle clock	12/11/2007
Q: I just received my grandmothers mantle clock from my father. It is approx 80-100 yrs. old I think. ... A: The pendulum on your clock has probably gotten out of beat in the move. First, wind all keys fully, ...
Slow Hour Hand	12/10/2007
Q: I recently purchased a Howard Miller floor clock with cable weights and movement by Kieninger. The ... A: The hour and minute hands are geared together, so it is practically impossible for the hour hand to ...
Elgin quartz westminster chime clock	12/10/2007
Q: I have the above clock which is about 20 yrs old. It was dropped recently now the chime doesn't ... A: Quartz movements are not repairable. You would have to replace the whole movement with a new one. ...
westminster wall chime clock	12/9/2007
Q: my westminster clock chimes the hour on the quarter hour...hour do I adjust this? A: There are two possible problems here, and you must first determine which one your clock has. ...
Schatz anniversary clock	12/8/2007
Q: The pendulum on this german made anniversary clock goes around then stop and then turns the other ... A: The idea of "overwinding" is probably the most common myth in clockmaking. A clock cannot be wound ...
Source of speciality scres	12/7/2007
Q: I have a Becker type wall clock and need one screw to hold movement onto hanging bracket. In fact I ... A: Clock supply houses have many assortments of clock screws. There are also movement mounting screws ...
Grandfather clock stops working	12/6/2007
Q: I've recently purchased the grandfather floor clock from JCPenney. I brought it home and set it up ... A: It sounds like your pendulum is out of beat. Listen to your clock's tick. If a clock is in ...
G.father Clock	12/5/2007
Q: I have two out of three chains that have been pulled off. Do I need to remove the face and hands of ... A: If the chains that are off are the two side chains, you can replace them through the small side ...
Harris & Mallow -40-L0 Schoolhouse Clock	12/5/2007
Q: This battery operated chie clock originally had a very fine wire from the battery to the movement. ... A: The wire gauge is not critical in this application. You will mainly need a fine, stranded wire that ...
how does it work	12/4/2007
Q: I just bought an antique clock but I know nothing about it. It has 2 holes for the key, on the ... A: You adjust the time by turning the nut at the bottom of the pendulum in small increments. Turn it to ...
clock keys	12/4/2007
Q: this may be a simple question to answer so i apologise in advance but i dont have a clue. I have ... A: The hole on the left (looking at the clock) winds the strike mechanism; the hole on the right winds ...
Hermle pendulim clock	12/3/2007
Q: I have aquiried a hermle clock which i have got working Details on thr works are Germany 80 ... A: These markings are an aid in regulating the clock by turning the nut at the bottom of the pendulum ...
Trend Grandfather Clock	12/2/2007
Q: The left weight on my Grandfather clock gave way to it's own weight and fell off. The bottom antique ... A: Weight shells are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques in ...
how does it work	12/2/2007
Q: I just bought an antique clock but I know nothing about it. It has 2 holes for the key, on the ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The hole on the right is for winding the ...
Wall Clock	12/1/2007
Q: I have a few clocks taht are aobu t25 years old and run on D batteries. I believe I need to replace ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Replacing a quartz movement is not usually a ...
setting clock	11/29/2007
Q: I have a replica type wall clock that uses 1 aa battery for time and 2 aa for chime that goes off ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Quartz movements have many different setting ...
Ridgeway Clock	11/28/2007
Q: I'm looking for a beveled piece of glass curved inwords for the top right of a Ridgeway Grandfather ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The only way you could get a replacment glass is if ...
Linden Westminster Mantel Clock	11/28/2007
Q: Mr. Meyer: I received this clock after my grandmother passed away. It has hands that you set but ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Owners manuals can be difficult to obtain, because ...
Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Wind Up Clocks	11/27/2007
Q: I have a few Big Ben and Baby Ben wind-up alarm clocks. They all work (somewhat), but when you try ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. It sounds like you have a broken mainspring. If, ...
Ridgeway Mantel Clock - Not Chiming	11/26/2007
Q: I bought a Ridgeway Mantel Clock Model 550 for $10 at a yard sale. The mechanism is a Hermle 87 ... A: There are three likely possibilities for the cause of this problem. First, the somewhat ...
sligh floor clock	11/26/2007
Q: The model number is 840-4-an triple chime and cable driven.Please can you tell me what movement ... A: I can't tell you what the movement is from the Sligh model number, but I could identify it from the ...
Emperor Clock	11/26/2007
Q: We have an Emperor clock with a 300M movement. We do not have the manual and think that the weights ... A: Emperor has used different movements over the years, and I would need the numbers on the back of the ...
Ansonia clock adjustment	11/25/2007
Q: I recently bought an old Ansonia mantle clock. I am confused as to how to make adjustments. Do I ... A: You can adjust either the pendulum nut or the small shaft on the dial. You turn the shaft toward ...
Tiffany Desk Clock Internal Replacement	11/24/2007
Q: I have a small Tiffany Desk Clock with a Hechinger Quartz Time internals. It no longer works. How ... A: Some of these small quartz movements are standard sizes, and you may be able to replace it with a ...
hermle wall clock (chime)	11/23/2007
Q: moved clock from oregon to washington and wouldn't keep time, didn't work at all. We got it work now ... A: It sounds like the pendulum is not connected correctly. The way the pendulum hooks up is as ...
cuckoo clock	11/23/2007
Q: can not find a music movement for a black forest cuckoo clock. It is a 23 note blaue donau wood ... A: The most complete source of cuckoo movements that I know of is Black Forest Imports ...
"Alaron" 31 day winding chime wall clock	11/20/2007
Q: What can you tell me about the "Alaron" 31 day winding wall clock Model #C-24. I just got one and ... A: "Overwinding" is a common misunderstanding; there really is no such thing. The clock is just wound ...
Grandfather Clock	11/19/2007
Q: I have a Howard Miller grandfather clock that quit chiming. I have moved the 'silent' lever back and ... A: There are so many causes of chiming problems that I can only be of limited help. You can check ...
Chimes out of sync with time	11/19/2007
Q: I inherited a grandfather clock that was a "kit" clock. The minute hand was accidentally moved ... A: If the clock consistently chimes the hour at :45, the minute hand must have been removed and ...
setting time & chmes	11/19/2007
Q: I have a Westminster Chime wall clock with pendulum. The pendulum is for show only. It says ... A: If the front glass is not removable, this sounds like a battery-powered clock. I didn't know that, ...
Ridgeway grandfather clodk	11/18/2007
Q: My father has a ridgeway grandfather clodk Model: 278, movemnt: GW. finish :WMH2 Serial:1023478. He ... A: Suspension springs are available from clock materials houses like Timesavers and Merritts Antiques. ...
Bim Bam Floor standing clock	11/17/2007
Q: Hey Martin, I viewed your post that occurred on 9/23/07 with a man named "Dan". It is interesting ... A: Please don't be offended if I start with a very basic question. Does the chain pull freely in both ...
setting time & chmes	11/15/2007
Q: I have a Westminster Chime wall clock with pendulum. The pendulum is for show only. It says ... A: If the gong strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Urgos I.D.	11/14/2007
Q: and thank you in advance. I have a movement that i beleive to be made by Urgos. it is well over ... A: Your movement is a Jauch. Jauch has been out of business for a long time and movements are no longer ...
emperor phases of the moon	11/14/2007
Q: I have inherited an emperor grandfather clock that i was told my grandfather bult from a kit. ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The moon dial can be set either by just pushing it ...
westminster wall clock	11/13/2007
Q: i have inherited my grandads Westminster wall clock the model {unghans j] is on the back of the ... A: For correcting the hour strike, please see my previous answers on this topic. It is an easy ...
General advice on moving several antique clocks	11/13/2007
Q: Martin, is there some general advice you can give me about moving wall and mantel clocks (not moving ... A: There really isn't much you need to do. Removing the pendulum is important. I sometimes use a rubber ...
Clock Keys	11/12/2007
Q: I have a Howard Miller Grandfather clock. I bought it at a yard sale for 10.00. Its a beautiful ... A: I don't know if this is a battery movement or a mainspring ("wind up") movement. If it is a ...
howard miller westminster chime	11/11/2007
Q: We have clock as above,it has pendulum but no weights visible. it has suddenly started to chime very ... A: The two common causes of slow chiming are needing lubrication and wear in the bearings of the ...
Bentima chiming mantle clock adjustment	11/9/2007
Q: I have a Bentima chiming mantle clock that is running slow - about 25 minutes per day. The back ... A: If there is a silence lever, it will be located on the dial near the "3:00" mark. Many of these ...
Linden chiming battery operated clock	11/9/2007
Q: My mother has a Linden battery operated Wstminister Chime wall clock. Sinc daylight savings time ... A: There are many different kinds of battery movements, they all set differently and some are very ...
cuckoo clock	11/7/2007
Q: During a move, the minute chain of my cuckoo clock (purchased 2 years ago) slipped off of its wheel. ... A: I'm not sure I understand your description. When you reattach the chain you should remove the round ...
grandfather clock	11/6/2007
Q: I tried to set my grandfather clock for the time zone change but now it doesn't chime or play the ... A: The chime is most likely jammed in mid-sequence. First, make sure that you did not accidentally turn ...
Grandfather clock	11/6/2007
Q: My grandfather clock is striking the hour at a quarter till and it's 3 hours behind. I've tried ... A: The key issue here is what the chime is doing on the other three quarters. Since it chimes the hour ...
Verichron baterry operated wall clock	11/5/2007
Q: This clock was manufactured in 1987, I still keeps time and the pendulum works fine however it ... A: Quartz battery movements have no repairable parts. First check to make sure that there is not a ...
Hermle 2214 Chime Out of Sync	11/5/2007
Q: I have a wall clock (Regulator) that contains a Hermle 2214 movement. The clock keeps great time but ... A: If the chime strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
Setting the no chime (sleep) period	11/4/2007
Q: I have a Seth Thomas clock with Ava Maria chime. It is about 6 years old. The back of the clock ... A: This is an unusual problem, and I have not come across it before. I am currently trying to locate ...
Urgos movement stopped	11/3/2007
Q: Martin, I asked John Newman about my Urgos movement stopping. He was supposed to get back to me, ... A: There's very little I can add to John's thorough and detailed answers. Your problem is clearly ...
Colonial Grandfather Clock Manual/Instructions	11/3/2007
Q: I just purchased a Colonial Grandfather clock I believe was built in 1978. It has three pulley ... A: Soldering the end would be risky. Ordinary solder may not be strong enough to hold the weight, and ...
Sunbeam electric clock model B005	10/31/2007
Q: I purchased an electric clock just for a project at the good will. It runs but I want to take the ... A: The time set knob in the center is usually a press fit. You just pull it straight off. Often, on old ...
chime on Colonial Brand Grandmother clock	10/29/2007
Q: I just inherited a Colonial Brand Grandmother clock. It is chain driven and at least 30 years old, ... A: Some clocks do not have a chime shut-off. On others, there are several types of shut-offs. The ...
Franz Hermle 76 451-053	10/26/2007
Q: I rencently recieved this grandfather clock from my parents. It had belonged to my stepmothers ... A: The only manual That I know of is the Hermle Service Manual, available from clock materials houses. ...
Floor clock	10/22/2007
Q: I inhereted a Seth Thomas grandmother clock about 11 years ago when my grandmother passed away. My ... A: Clock movements should be oiled every two to three years. However, the movement will wear out sooner ...
cuckoo clock chimes wrong	10/22/2007
Q: My cuckoo clock chimes the hour at ten after and chimes the half hour at forty after. It is an ... A: This method will work for MOST cuckoo clocks: Turn the minute hand until the clock strikes the ...
My clock only runs 25 mintues	10/21/2007
Q: Let me thank you in advance for your help. I have an old pendulum English clock. It is a 31 days, ... A: I'm not familiar with this (LAURaIA) brand name, so I'll have to answer your question generally. ...
Cuckoo Clock	10/20/2007
Q: I have a Hubert Herr cuckoo clock that I bought approx. 6 years ago new on QVC. It's an 8 day ... A: It's likely that the wires inside the clock were bent. However, cuckoo clocks are very difficult to ...
On hour chime strike	10/19/2007
Q: My newly purchased Sligh mantel clock strikes the wrong number of chimes for the hour that the hour ... A: If the gong strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
westminster wall clock	10/17/2007
Q: i have inherited my grandads Westminster wall clock the model {unghans j] is on the back of the ... A: There are many posible causes for a clock not to run. Actually, there is no such thing as ...
One Chime Behind	10/13/2007
Q: Suggestion on how to get number of chimes to match the hour number. My 1984 Pearl grandfather clock ... A: If the gong strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
One or more springs wound too tight	10/13/2007
Q: I have a mantel clock from Howard Miller Clock Company Barwick Clock Division. It is a three spring ... A: A clock cannot be wound too tight. "Overwinding" is probably the most common myth about clocks. What ...
How to set a 30 year old standing Grandmothe clock	10/8/2007
Q: Would you please advise me on 'How To' set our auction bought clock. The frame is hand built. The ... A: The chime mechanism is operated by a series of levers which must all be perfectly in adjustment. One ...
Clock Stopped	10/3/2007
Q: I have an old wall clock with a Tempus Fugit movement which use to chime on the hour and the half ... A: I'm afraid you're going to need to have a professional clock repairer do a service call to correct ...
how to wind a alaron clock	10/2/2007
Q: we bought a alaron clock at a yard sale. it a 21 day clock. we need to wind it but don't know how to ... A: A 21 Day clock would be very unusual. Are you sure it is not "31 Day"? You should wind both keys all ...
E Ingraham wind up clock	10/2/2007
Q: Our wind up clock does not keep the pendulum in motion, even with a full wind. It just slows & ... A: First, if your clock's pendulum slows and stops after just a few minutes, in other words, swings ...
Barwick clock (howard miller)	10/1/2007
Q: After pulling up the weights to rewind clock it will stop after 10 or 15 minutes. Take the pendulum ... A: It sounds like your pendulum is out of beat. Listen to your clock's tick. If a clock is in ...
Modern grandfather clock	9/30/2007
Q: I just bought a 1984 Montgomery Ward grandfather clock at a flea market. It has a hermle movement. ... A: If the chain pulls freely on one end, but holds on the other end, you just have the chain on ...
Howard Miller	9/30/2007
Q: I recently purchased a Howard Miller grandfather clock, model 4876 from a second hand store. I fell ... A: There are many causes for a clock's not chiming. There is a fairly complicated series of levers ...
Wall Clock	9/28/2007
Q: I have a brand new wall clock that is battery operated. One battery is for the clock and the other ... A: I would try another fresh battery, it must an alkaline, not a rechargeable or an old fashioned ...
chime	9/27/2007
Q: Just bought a wall clock with key winder and pendulum. I dont care for the chime unfortunately. The ... A: Many clocks have a chime shutoff lever, usually near the "3" on the dial. To muffle the chime ...
Leveling a grandmother clock	9/27/2007
Q: Is there some less frustrating way to level a grandmother floor clock? The clock has levelers on ... A: Leveling the clock before you put the weights and pendulum on is the best way to do it. Leave the ...
HAC mantle running too fast	9/26/2007
Q: I have a H.A.C. 14 day strick Mantle No. 4001. It has been running well for the last 2 months in my ... A: Gaining more than an hour per day is probably not a regulating problem. You should check the ...
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock	9/26/2007
Q: I have 3 weights..only the middle one is dropping and it will not chime even with the dial turned to ... A: The left side weight powers the hour strike. The right side weight powers the quarter-hour chime. ...
Pendulum	9/25/2007
Q: I inherited a Hermle 451-050 movement grandfather clock. How do you attach the pendulum and metal ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The heavy weight goes on the right as you're ...
chain has pulled all the way through	9/24/2007
Q: I have an Emperor Grandfather clock with three weights. As I was raising the middle weight, it came ... A: This a very common problem, and the center chain is the most difficult to get reinstalled in the ...
Hawina floor standing clock with chime	9/23/2007
Q: We recently purchased a ~1930 German Hawina floor standing clock. The clock is in perfect working ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. If your clock is indeed a bim-bam, it should chime a high ...
610-572 Howard Miller Grandfather clock	9/23/2007
Q: Mr. Meyer, I have a Howard Miller clock, model 610-572. I have never had any issue over the past ... A: If your clock stops on a regular 24-hour basis and at approximately the same time each time, this ...
grandfather clock chaing	9/21/2007
Q: I have a emperor clock and the weight chains are giving up I can only get the chimes to work by only ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by the "chains giving up." I suspect that you mean that the links are ...
Diplomat Grandfather clock Model 1075	9/19/2007
Q: This clock was purchased on a military base about 12 years ago and we do not have the instruction ... A: The weight set up varies from clock to clock but, in general, the most important thing is to put the ...
Grandfather clock	9/19/2007
Q: I have a Grandfather clock that I would like to oil and do routine maintenance on. Can you ... A: Clock oils are an area of much discussion and difference among clockmakers. There are extremely ...
Junghans clock, chimes wrong	9/19/2007
Q: I have a Junghans wall mounted mechanical clock which counts the hour and gives sound every half an ... A: First, make sure that both keys are fully wound. If the problem still occurs, I'm afraid this is a ...
Alaron battery operated grandfather clock	9/18/2007
Q: I just purchased an Alaron grandfather clock at an estate auction and have no instructions. It keeps ... A: There are many different battery movements with many different methods of setting. But the safest ...
minute hand and chimes don't match up	9/17/2007
Q: my sligh grandfather clock chimes on the quarter hour; however, the minute hand lands 5 mins after ... A: The adjustment to correct the minute hand on your clock is not difficult. Stop the pendulum. ...
e.ingraham movements	9/16/2007
Q: My grandfathers' e.ingraham regulator movement broke this morning. Upon winding as, I have done for ... A: On an antique clock such as this you definitely do not want to replace the original movement, which ...
Welby clock	9/12/2007
Q: I bought a Welby starburt clock on e-bay. It runs on 1 D battery and keeps good time (it's actually ... A: It is usually not very difficult or expensive to replace the entire works in a battery clock. The ...
Restarting a clock	9/10/2007
Q: My Grandfather clock (Trend), after a move to a new house will not restart. All of the weights are ... A: Restarting a clock after a move often requires the services of a professional clock repairer. ...
hermle 1171-850 cable replacement	9/6/2007
Q: Martin, I have an Emperor clock kit with an 1171-850 Hermle movement which I purchased in 1995. It ... A: Adjusting the stopworks has driven many a clock repairer nearly crazy. There are two gears, a gear ...
Howard Miller floor clock- chain model - must move	9/6/2007
Q: I proceeded to disassemble a Hwd Miller floor clock (chain model) without any instruction. Weights ... A: This can be a tough problem to correct. The chain, of course, moves in only one direction. If you ...
Loose hour hand on grandfather clock	8/28/2007
Q: I'd very much appreciate learning how to adjust the hour hand on my grandfather clock. The hand ... A: Some antique clocks attach the hour hand by a method essentially the same as for modern clocks. ...
Loose hour hand on grandfather clock	8/26/2007
Q: I'd very much appreciate learning how to adjust the hour hand on my grandfather clock. The hand ... A: Sorry for the delay; my computer has been down. I'm going to assume that your clock is modern, ...
clock not chiming on hour	8/25/2007
Q: I have a bentine mantle clock which chimes every quarter hour using westminster chimes. It will ... A: This clock has a chime correction mechanism which keeps the chimes in synch when you turn the hands ...
Hawina floor standing clock with chime	8/25/2007
Q: We recently purchased a ~1930 German Hawina floor standing clock. The clock is in perfect working ... A: Sorry for the delay; my computer has been down. This is one of those questions when I wish I ...
trend clock by sleigh	8/24/2007
Q: I have a trend wall clock by sleigh made in Michigan. It says regulator on the glass at the front of ... A: Clock repair prices vary widely in different parts of the country. But to completely overhaul a ...
Replacement Suspension Spring	8/24/2007
Q: the movement is a Hermle 451-053H (94cm) could you help me? A: Sorry for the delay; my computer has been down. Suspension springs are available from clock ...
Help please with Tempus Fugit Grandfather clock	8/23/2007
Q: I have obtained a tempus fugit grandfather clock that has been stored for a while. Previous owner ... A: If the pendulum continues to swing but the hands don't move, the problem is in the clutch. This is a ...
cuckoo clocks	8/22/2007
Q: My dream has come true! I bought a cuckoo clock(it's an 8-day with music). Except the cuckoos are ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "off sequence." I'll assume that you mean that the number of cuckoos ...
Chime melody speed	8/21/2007
Q: Is there a way to adjust the speed that the barrel turns in a Ridgeway grandfather clock? All three ... A: Unfortunately, there is no way to adjust the chiming speed. Some clocks chime fast, and some slow. ...
Waltham Clock Weights	8/21/2007
Q: Our store received a newer waltham 31 day clock with hollow weights!! What can I fill them with to ... A: 31 Day clocks are usually mainspring driven, so if they have weights, they are usually decorative ...
rebush warn shaft hole	8/19/2007
Q: I have a 340-020 clock that erratically stops. Upon my inspection I see the first gear shaft after ... A: This is a much more complicated matter than it appears. To answer your specific question, clock ...
carriage clock will not run	8/18/2007
Q: I have a Seth Thomas carriage clock with movement A403-001 (Hermle 350-060). It will not run. The ... A: The 350-060 movement has had two versions of the balance platform assembly. The older version ...
grandmother clock hour chimes	8/12/2007
Q: hope you can help me. I have a grandmother clock, approximately 30 years old. It has a West German ... A: If the chime strikes the wrong number of times, you correct it as follows: turn it to strike on the ...
chimes	8/10/2007
Q: I won a S.T. grandfather clock at an estate auction last week and got it for a really good bid. It ... A: If you mean that the note sounds like a double-strike, a clunk, or a metallic sound, the adjustment ...
Danbury battery mantle clock	8/9/2007
Q: Martin! I own a wood-case Danbury battery-powered mantle clock with westminster chimes on the hour. ... A: There are so many different battery clock movements, with entirely different setting mechanisms, ...
Hermle 2214 Quartz Movemet	8/9/2007
Q: I have a Loricron clock with the Hermle 2214 Quartz movement with pendulum. The time keeping of the ... A: It's unusual for the pendulum to run for as long as a day or two and then stop. This suggests that ...
correcting Westminister chimes	8/7/2007
Q: Our mantle clock has started striking 16 notes and the correct hour chimes at quarter after the ... A: There a two distinct situations involved in this problem. First, you seem to be saying that you ...
Kininger movement run until moon dial installed	8/6/2007
Q: I have cleaned and serviced a Kininger 79K 116 cm. in a grandfather clock. I put it back in the ... A: Moon dial problems are caused either by the pin on the gear which advances the moon dial misaligning ...
Setting instructions - Howard Miller vintage electric Meridian clock by Geroge Nelson	8/3/2007
Q: simple question - how does one set the clock? Is it as simple as moving the hands to the correct ... A: I have searched extensively for pictures of the back of the Meridian AC-powered clock, but have had ...
Missing Winding Key	7/29/2007
Q: I am missing the winding key for a full-size grandfather clock made by Pearl Clock company. It is ... A: Virtually all modern, weight-driven grandfather clock movements use a 4.0mm key. Unless your ...
Grandmother clock	7/29/2007
Q: I bought a grandmother clock and the antique store. The movement is a Emperor. It was purchased in ... A: Properly cleaning the movement is a very major operation requiring disassembling the plates of the ...
Harris and Mallow #2958 584	7/28/2007
Q: We need the D-battery movement for a Pendulum Movement School House Clock. This clock was purchased ... A: Battery pendulum movements, with and without chimes, are available from clock materials houses such ...
Clock Maintenance	7/27/2007
Q: I have the same problem as Alan, Where do I find someone to come to my home and get my clock ... A: You can search the web, look in the yellow pages under "clock repair", or go to http://www.awci.com/ ...
chimes	7/27/2007
Q: I won a S.T. grandfather clock at an estate auction last week and got it for a really good bid. It ... A: The order of weights should be (as you're looking at the clock): heaviest on the right, lightest on ...
remove and clean 340-020 mainspring	7/26/2007
Q: My clock will run for several hours or one day then stop. The problem seems to be a "sticking" ... A: The best way to remove the mainspring cover without damaging either the barrel or cover is to hold ...
URGOS Clock Movement	7/23/2007
Q: Clock will not strike on the hour unless I move one of the small wheels then it strikes continously ... A: There are so many possibilities for the cause of these problems that I would have to have the ...
welby #76 mantle clock ser 350-060	7/21/2007
Q: Westminster movement I think. Would like to know if there is an instruction booklet available. Need ... A: As far as I know, Welby hasn't been around for a long time. I don't think there's any chance of ...
Howard Miller, Grandfather, #610-370	7/19/2007
Q: I just bought this clock from my neighbor at an estate sale. although I am also curious about it's ... A: You very definitely do NOT want to remove the weights. Just pull the chains down one at a time, to ...
U-10 Weightdriven Westminster Grandmother Clock	7/17/2007
Q: We have a U-10 Weightdriven Westminster Grandmother Clock that is about 40 years old. For the past ... A: There are two common causes of chime problems. One is needing lubrication, and the other is wear in ...
Howard Miller, Grandfather, #610-370	7/17/2007
Q: I just bought this clock from my neighbor at an estate sale. although I am also curious about it's ... A: Your clock is wound by pulling down on the chains to raise the weights. Pendulum clocks very ...
Verichron Westminter Chimes grandfather wall clock	7/15/2007
Q: I have the above clock. It had stopped running but I followed instructions to equalize the "tick ... A: It sounds like the minute hand (not the hour hand) is out of adjustment on your clock. First, set ...
Howard Miller Floor Clock model 610-572	7/12/2007
Q: I took the chains out of my clock to move the clock, and now cannot figure out how to put the chains ... A: The two side chains are not difficult to reinstall if you can access them by removing the side ...
Linden Battery Operated Pendulum Strike Wall Clock	7/10/2007
Q: I received the above clock - manufactured by Linden Division - Cookoo Clock Manufacturing Co, Inc. ... A: I haven't been able to find definitive information on either Linden or Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. Linden ...
Hour hand too loose	7/8/2007
Q: I couldn't a close enough problem similar to mine on this site - so here goes: I have a 31 day ... A: The only 31 Day clocks I have ever seen have Asian movements, usually Korean, and are often ...
looking for mechanism for old grandfather clock	7/7/2007
Q: I have an old Tempus Fugit grandfather/grandmother clock that was made for me by my grandfather back ... A: I'm sorry about my mistake regarding the Butterworth website. I was not aware that it is a ...
Can I replace the Hermle mechanism in my Grandfather clock?	7/7/2007
Q: I have a 24 year old Grandfather clock (made by Ridgeway) that has a 451-053H Hermle mechanism. The ... A: You can order the movement from Butterworth Clocks, www.butterworthclocks.com. They can provide the ...
Can I replace the Hermle mechanism in my Grandfather clock?	7/6/2007
Q: I have a 24 year old Grandfather clock (made by Ridgeway) that has a 451-053H Hermle mechanism. The ... A: The Hermle 451-053H movement is still available. It is also essential that you provide the pendulum ...
sligh clock chime block	7/5/2007
Q: I was given a Sligh Wall Clock, Model 0719-1-SH and one of the chime rods broke off the chime bar. ... A: I know exactly what you're talking about. Usually the chime block has a row of 4, 5 or 8 rods. The ...
grandfather clock	7/1/2007
Q: my wife pulled the weight up too far on our Seth Thomas grandfather clock. The weights on the time ... A: If your clock is running, the center weight will gradually come down on its own. The left (looking ...
Mauthe wall clock	7/1/2007
Q: We inherited this lovely 1974 Mauthe wall clock with chimes. It is a #145/65. We have tried and ... A: It is very unlikely that there is any release mechanism for the pendulum. If there is, it would be ...
looking for mechanism for old grandfather clock	6/30/2007
Q: I have an old Tempus Fugit grandfather/grandmother clock that was made for me by my grandfather back ... A: Replacing the movement is a better option than having the old one overhauled. The cost is little if ...
grandfather clock	6/30/2007
Q: my wife pulled the weight up too far on our Seth Thomas grandfather clock. The weights on the time ... A: I hope I understand your question correctly. Ordinarily, the weights will all descend normally as ...
Pendulum	6/30/2007
Q: Please help, I have recently moved and I have a Howard Miller grandfather clock. I can't figure out ... A: First, if your clock has small side panels or doors on the sides at the level of the dial, you need ...
Hamilton Lancaster County	6/27/2007
Q: My Hamilton carriage clock stopped working, looks like no energy transfer from spring to pendulum. ... A: I'm not sure exactly what type of clock you have, because carriage clocks have a platform balance ...
mantle clock running to fast.	6/25/2007
Q: I have recently had my 8 day west minister mantle clock serviced by a so called professional after ... A: I must presume that this is a mainspring driven clock, not a clock driven by three weights. It ...
tempest fugit ridgeway serial #89027891 grandfather clock	6/24/2007
Q: i recently boght this clock used .it worked but had run down.i had to take it apart to bring it ... A: I'm assuming that your Ridgeway clock does have a pendulum, even though it doesn't have weights. ...
Tempus Fugit Grandmother Clock	6/19/2007
Q: I recently bought this clock for my mother from an estate sale. The chimes were working when I ... A: There is a number of things which can cause a clock not to chime. But first, I am assuming that you ...
a nice sounding clock	6/18/2007
Q: I'm looking for a wall lock (pendulum type) that has a nice ticking sound, preferably to give the ... A: I appreciate what you mean about a nice ticking sound. Virtually all modern clocks, including Howard ...
Westminster pendulum	6/18/2007
Q: Can anybody tell me where I can get a pendulum for a Westminster Welby 8-Day Chime Chain wind ... A: The only thing that this information doesn't tell me is if your clock originally had a wood stick ...
hermle quartz 1247 4/4 westminster chime	6/15/2007
Q: i have just fitted a new quartz movement,on this clock,the time works,the pendulum works,but the ... A: This is a simple setup problem and can be easily corrected. Wait until the clock strikes any hour ...
Westminster pendulum	6/15/2007
Q: Can anybody tell me where I can get a pendulum for a Westminster Welby 8-Day Chime Chain wind ... A: Pendulums are available or can be made up for most modern clocks. Determining the correct pendulum ...
Tempus fugit by Seth Thomas	6/13/2007
Q: My grandfather clock runs perfectly for about a week then for some reason it stops chiming I don't ... A: First, remember that your clock should run for about a week before the three weights are all the way ...
Tempus fugit by Seth Thomas	6/12/2007
Q: My grandfather clock runs perfectly for about a week then for some reason it stops chiming I don't ... A: This is quite an unusual problem. Usually a clock will either chime correctly or not at all. ...
Mini Alarm Clock	6/10/2007
Q: I have a small Mauthe Alarm clock, I purchased in Germany in 1955 when I was stationed in Sembach ... A: The hand setter is usually a press-on part, but may also be either right or left-hand threaded. ...
Older Franz-Hermle Mantle Clock - Possibly Overwound	6/10/2007
Q: I have an older Franz-Hermle mantle clock (1982 I believe) that my Grandfather owned. He was ... A: The container sounds like clock oil, but clock oil should not be green. At any rate, clock oil ...
Carrage clock - balance wheel & Platform escapement	6/10/2007
Q: What is the best way to clean the platform escapement & balance and where are the lubrication ... A: Platform escapements are extremely delicate and VERY easily broken. I don't recommend trying to do ...
battery anniversary clock pendulum spins very slowly	6/10/2007
Q: I have had an anniversary clock for many years (approx. 20 years) and for the last three years we ... A: Many anniversary clocks have a separate battery for the revolving balls. The battery for the clock ...
Missing Pendulum	6/9/2007
Q: We have a grandfather clock (nothing horribly special) with a 1983 FHS movement 1151-050H. The ... A: Merritt's Antiques' catalog lists a lyre pendulum for a Hermle 85 cm. movement, part number P-1557, ...
Hermle 351-020 lubrication instructions	6/9/2007
Q: Can you provide the instruction sheet for oiling a Hermle 351-020 movement? A: I don't know of any lubrication instruction sheet specific to this (or any) Hermle movement. The ...
Missing Pendulum	6/9/2007
Q: We have a grandfather clock (nothing horribly special) with a 1983 FHS movement 1151-050H. The ... A: Replacing your pendulum should not be a problem. What you are looking for is a complete pendulum ...
Older Franz-Hermle Mantle Clock - Possibly Overwound	6/8/2007
Q: I have an older Franz-Hermle mantle clock (1982 I believe) that my Grandfather owned. He was ... A: Your clock has a Hermle "floating balance" movement. these movements often wear out in about 15 ...
How do you regulate this clock?	6/8/2007
Q: I have a Tempus Fugit mantle clock that a friend asked me to look at....I'm a bit of a "fixit" guy. ... A: Three hours per day is a huge gain, and is way beyond the limit of regulation, so adjusting the ...
Will not stop chiming	6/8/2007
Q: My grand father clock had stopped chiming all together. I bought some clock oil. Oiled according to ... A: You may be referring to either the quarter-hour musical CHIME, or the hourly STRIKE. These are two ...
Viking Clock III TFR Mounted	6/7/2007
Q: In 1988 I had my clock cleaned and repaired. It is now in need of another repair job. Who can I send ... A: Is this a grandfather (floor) clock, or a mantle or wall clock? If it is a grandfather clock, I do ...
How do you regulate this clock?	6/7/2007
Q: I have a Tempus Fugit mantle clock that a friend asked me to look at....I'm a bit of a "fixit" guy. ... A: I would need a little more information to answer your question properly, but I'll give it a try. ...

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