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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Welby suspension spring replacement | 2/5/2012 | Michael Radi |
| Q: I have a Welby floating balance mantle clock with a broken suspension spring. Is this spring ... A: Good morning Dave, Floating balances don't use a suspension spring. Suspension springs are used on ... | ||
| Franz Hermle Mantle Clock chimes | 2/4/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: I just purchased a Franz Hermle mantle clock at our local flea market. The price was right at $25 ... A: Buying a clock at a flea market is similar to buying a car at a salvage yard. There can be a lot of ... | ||
| Suspension spring gone | 2/4/2012 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: I have a Japy mantel clock. The crutch fork is working fine but there is no suspension spring to ... A: the upper adjustable block on the back of the movement is not familiar to me- Timesavers had about a ... | ||
| Susspension spring gone | 2/4/2012 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: I have a Japy mantel clock. The crutch fork is working fine but there is no suspension spring to ... A: http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=11069&submit1=Search French suspension ... | ||
| Eletric timer | 2/4/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: I want to slow a timer on a dishwasher. We have low water pressure and the timer is not allowing ... A: Brian, this is not really in my field of clocks, but I used to be an electro-mechanical designer, so ... | ||
| Hermle movement substitute? | 2/4/2012 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: I have a Franz Hermle movement 350 - 20 and wonder if there are any substitutes or if I have to find ... A: a Hermle 350-020 is normally used in a table clock as it has no hanging pendulum or weights only a ... | ||
| ethan allen circa 1975 grandfather clock, model o8-3805, movement W serial number 3124 | 2/4/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: This clock has been sitting in our dining room in our house for 10 years. It was inherited from ... A: Ethan Allen clocks were made for sale by Ethan Allen by Ridgeway Clocks. From the age of the clock, ... | ||
| Colonial grandfather's clock | 2/2/2012 | Marilyn Bellotti |
| Q: Where might I obtain a pendulum for a Colonial Model 1724 Movement 132 and DIAL DR? Thanks, Tom ... A: I'm sorry that I just don't have enough information to answer this question. The pendulum length is ... | ||
| W.HAID 1050-020 | 2/2/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: THIS CLOCK IS IN GREAT SHAPE. I CLEANED IT UP AND GENTLY OILED IT. BUT IT LOSES TIME ABOUT 10 ... A: Your clock probably has the older style Hermle balance unit(see pic). Time is adjusted by holding ... | ||
| Missing numeral | 2/2/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: I read some of your repairs and was wondering if you happened to have from your parts a gold number ... A: Denese, dial numerals came in many different styles, colors and materials. Suppliers have very few ... | ||
| 1882 Ansonia Clock | 2/2/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: Just like the question from Tracy from 2/5/2009, I am having trouble setting my fabulous Ansonia ... A: Dawn, I have an Ansonia mantel clock, 1882, in my shop right now and it is a "safe-back" type, as ... | ||
| Won't strike or chime | 2/1/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: Sligh Grandfather clock. Movement 500-0029, back of movement Hermle 2061-853, 114cm/20. Clock ... A: On this type of Hermle movement, the strike hammers have a return spring that is meant to pull them ... | ||
| Tempus fugat wall clock | 2/1/2012 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: My clock is a Westminister chime wind up. Currently it is running a little fast. How do I slow it ... A: fugit -- latin for "flies" where we get fugitive from the motto is "time flies" or is ... | ||
| Won't strike or chime | 2/1/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: Sligh Grandfather clock. Movement 500-0029, back of movement Hermle 2061-853, 114cm/20. Clock ... A: Sometimes the chimes can get "cross-locked" if the chime selection is changed during a chime. Try ... | ||
| Enfield clock strikes 13 | 2/1/2012 | William J Perkins |
| Q: The clock is running beautifully on the chimes and the strike. Except every time it trys to strike 1 ... A: It could be either one. Most likely it is a lift and drop problem which could be corrected by ... | ||
| Enfield westminster strikes 13 | 2/1/2012 | Michael Radi |
| Q: The clock is running well and strikes all hours correctly except 1. !2 strikes as 12, then at 1 ... A: The part of the movement that controls the strike count are on the front of the movement. Correcting ... | ||
| Re: Schatz Royal Mariner Mainspring | 1/31/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: Would you or any of your contacts have the mainspring dimensions for a 1970's or so 4 jewel Schatz ... A: Steve, I have just found a possible answer in my Clocksmiths Internet Group Archives. One member ... | ||
| SETTING A CLOCK | 1/31/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: THE CLOCK HAS A QUARTZ MOVEMENT TOCHIGI TOKEI CO. LTD JAPAN NO JEWELLS, UNADJUSTED. IS THERE A ... A: Quartz movements should keep correct time once set with the time set stem on the movement. If they ... | ||
| Vesna Mantle Clock | 1/30/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: I can't seem to find anywhere that has these parts. Can you help me? Attached is the part I need. ... A: Nancy, I have checked and I cannot find any information on the platform escapement you have. I do ... | ||
| Vesna Mantle Clock | 1/30/2012 | William J Perkins |
| Q: I can't seem to find anywhere that has these parts. Can you help me? Attached is the part I need. ... A: Sorry, I have not the slightest ideas where you can find the part you need. This is a situation ... | ||
| Vesna Mantle Clock | 1/30/2012 | Michael Radi |
| Q: I can't seem to find anywhere that has these parts. Can you help me? Attached is the part I need. ... A: I don't know who would have these parts. It does not look like the Russian ships movements that have ... | ||
| CWC pocket watch | 1/30/2012 | Melvin Mills |
| Q: Mills, I have a pocketwatch in my possession, but know nothing about it. Any info at all would be ... A: Ms. Samantha, This is an Elgin watch with a case made by C.W.C Co., which stands for the Crescent ... | ||
| Elgin wrist watch | 1/30/2012 | Melvin Mills |
| Q: I have a Elgin wristwatch i was wondering if you could help me determine when it was made. The ... A: Ms. Kimberly, Based on the number you provided and the table at ... | ||
| Viking Grandfather Clock Model 235 | 1/30/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: I have a Viking Grandfather Clock cabinet kit model number 235. I do not have a manual to help me ... A: Connie, I believe I have some vintage assembly instructions for a couple of Viking clocks. If you ... | ||
| vechichrome school house clock | 1/29/2012 | Kenneth Saunders |
| Q: Keeps excelent time but chimes for the correct hour at 20 minutes oast the hour? How can I get it ... A: the minute hand is held on by a nut - use pliers and remove it - if the minute hand has a square ... | ||
| hechinger quartz time anniversary clock | 1/29/2012 | Michael Radi |
| Q: Several years back I got a small anniversary movement clock,early to mid 80's. It is rectangular ... A: You are looking for a suspension unit. I have a few different ones for quartz anniversary clocks but ... | ||
| Re: Schatz Royal Mariner Mainspring | 1/29/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: Would you or any of your contacts have the mainspring dimensions for a 1970's or so 4 jewel Schatz ... A: Steve, I have serviced quite a few of the Royal Mariners, However, I cannot remember if I have ever ... | ||
| clock repair | 1/28/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: we have an Ingraham Regulator wall clock that unfortunately was dropped. Something has moved or ... A: More than likely the suspension spring for the pendulum was broken. You can remove the hour hand by ... | ||
| Lynton-2w Mantel clock | 1/27/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: Mr. Newman I would like to know the year of my mantel clock. It was made in Germany for Seth Thomas ... A: Gerald, many clock manufacturers do not date code their movements. I am not at my shop and do not ... | ||
| Replacement pendulum feather spring | 1/26/2012 | William J Perkins |
| Q: Perkins, I have Westminster rod chime movement no. 332 movement in a Colonial Mfg Co. stick ... A: I am sure you are refering to the pendulum spring. To order a replacement goto <timesavers.com> ... | ||
| eletric grandfather clock spartus movement | 1/26/2012 | Steve Guthrie C.C. |
| Q: We recently obtained a grandfather clock purchased from fingerhut several years ago. While I know ... A: If it's not the 58 movement available from Merritt's, a quartz movement could be installed although ... | ||
| Gager gu-168 clock | 1/25/2012 | Marilyn Bellotti |
| Q: I ran across my clock after my mom pass away last year but i cant find out how long ahe has had ... A: Edna Riggs, I'm sorry that I can not help you with the age of your clock. It's impossible without ... | ||
| King Arthur 451 | 1/25/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: My model 451 just quit working after being in the same spot for 16 years. I cleaned & lubed it. It ... A: Gil, attached is a photo of the back of a Hermle 451. As there were variations of this model of the ... | ||
| koma 400 day clock | 1/24/2012 | Michael Radi |
| Q: I have a koma miniature 400 day clock plate number 1392 and I need a mainspring barrel and 2nd ... A: Parts for these clocks are not made anymore and have to be taken from old movements. I looked ... | ||
| Lost key and wind | 1/24/2012 | Michael Radi |
| Q: My 95 year old mother in Florida has lost her key to the clocks door and the clock wind and does not ... A: I sell a door key but don't know if it will fit your clock. You can see it here: ... | ||
| clock and clock keys | 1/24/2012 | William J Perkins |
| Q: i have purchased a clock from a car bootsale, its a w,haid clock ,no jewels,unadjusted , made in ... A: What you have provided does confirm your movement was made by Hermle and in west Germany. This ... | ||
| Movement for Loricron Clock | 1/24/2012 | Marilyn Bellotti |
| Q: Marilyn: A neighbor has a Loricron 844-w wall clock with a pendulum. The clock is 6 or 8 years old ... A: Here is the manual for this clock. http://www.loricron.com/qwm.pdf. This shows me that it appears ... | ||
| movement maker ID | 1/24/2012 | Marilyn Bellotti |
| Q: spring driven movement w/single strike in Regulator A clock, works stamped with No. 210 on a tag, ... A: I don't have any idea. I'm sorry. A photo might help. Is it new, old? How old? 15 years, 50 years, ... | ||
| King Arthur 451 | 1/24/2012 | John Newman |
| Q: My model 451 just quit working after being in the same spot for 16 years. I cleaned & lubed it. It ... A: Gil, the 451 is the model of the movement which was manufactured by Hermle, probably with the King ... | ||
| Seth Thomas | 1/24/2012 | William J Perkins |
| Q: I have a Seth Thomas 1854 mantle clock. I'm interested in maintenance notes. The clock is running ... A: Back in the days your clock was built it was not at all uncommon to use coal oil (kerosene) to ... | ||
Clocks, Watches
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John Newman
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Expertise
As much as I would like to offer values of clocks, I am not a certified appraiser and will not venture into giving an unresearched guess. There is very little published information on what I consider to be the value of "modern production clocks". Considerations are what the clock originally sold for, the condition of the case and movement, and particularly the area in which you live, the demand and the economy. ALSO, WATCHES ARE NOT MY FIELD. However, I can advise the clock owner on proper maintenance of a clock to keep it running, small corrections and adjustments and how to move a clock without damaging it. I can also advise on obtaining parts for clocks. It helps if you can send any information on the clock movement which is usually found on the back plate of the movement. I have been a clockmaker for about 35 years and was plant engineer in the mid 90's and later operations and engineering consultant at Emperor Clock Company in Fairhope, Alabama. I now have my own clock shop.
Experience
One of my greatest accomplishments was traveling to China to assist a clock factory in building clocks to the standards which we required. With the proper specifications and quality control, some beautiful clock cases were built. The factory people from the wood carvers to the plant manager were very congenial, friendly and I left a lot of wonderful friends when I returned from my trips.
Organizations
Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Committee
Publications
Horological Times, a publication of the American Watch and Clockmakers Instute. Collaberated column author, with Photos and ideas for clock movement conversion article.
Education/Credentials
Associate of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology
Emperor Introductory Clock Repair (Eventually taught a portion of the class after becoming employee)
Awards and Honors
Small Business of the Quarter (Prattville, Alabama)
Leadership Class of 2009 (Autauga County, Alabama)
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