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Expert: Martin Meyer - 10/2/2007


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hi, 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 do it right. could you please tell me. it has 2 places to wind it. thanks so much. linda

Answer
Hi Linda,
    A 21 Day clock would be very unusual. Are you sure it is not "31 Day"? You should wind both keys all the way, as far as they'll go. Some clocks wind clockwise, others counter-clockwise, some wind one key in one direction, the other key in the opposite direction. You will only be able to turn the key in the right direction, it just won't turn in the other.
    For a 31 Day clock, wind it once a month. For an 8-Day clock, wind it once a week. For a 21 Day, I would wind it every other week. Always wind fully.

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

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

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

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