I have sometimes wondered why GPS Time Clocks haven't become more mainstream in the United States. I know that Seiko has the GP501W and GP502W. I know they don't market those to the United States. The price seems a bit steep particularly sinc…
Continue readingVintage Cuckoo Clock Repair?
we have an old cuckoo clock that needs some repair (not running) do you know of anyone specializing in these type clocks?
West coast preferred but all suggestions welcomed especially if you have had one worked on yourself.
Thanks,
Ard
Continue readingA Yard Sale Ansonia Clock
So I just got this Ansonia clock from a local yardsale. For $30. It is in nice condition. It ran without the pendulum (making the clock run super fast) but did not run with the pendulum attached. I raised one side of the clock up a bit (letting that raised side sit on the back cover. The clock not only worked with the pendulum but kept great time. As the clock was sitting on a level surface before I raised it and it was not working, this told me that it’s issue was due to a beat issue. I…
Continue readingWatch face clocks?
I don’t honestly think I’ve ever owned a clock aside from a cheap digital alarm clock (ah the days before smart phones). Now I’m a homeowner, and I feel a moral obligation to have at least one clock to hang on the wall.
I was hoping to find a source f…
Continue readingItalian Desk Paper Clocks
Patented prototypes of Italian design, made only with paper (Excluding movement). If you want, take a look on Etsy and sea…
Continue readingLooking for an interesting analog alarm clock
Crew, In an effort to spend less time on my phone, I’m looking for an alarm clock so that I can leave my phone in the other room.
Continue readingI like watches, obviously, so it seems a shame to put some hunk of glowing cheap plastic on my nightstand. What should I be looking for? Brands? Search terms? Sources?
I’m drawn to older stuff like the Oris below, but I’m open to other options like the “flip” alarm clocks, etc.
Thanks in advance!
Clock Parts.
Are there parts available for the Anno 1750 gravity clocks….?
Thanx in advance for any info.
Charlie
Antique Seth Thomas
I have an old Seth Thomas clock that is not working. I would like to install a new movement. The movement number is B-51-M, made in the USA. I have not been able to find and alternative movement for it. Can anyone help. Thanks in advance. Mike
Continue readingHelp identifying a clock
I know cliche, but when cleaning out the family house basement I found amongst other things several watches and a clock. The watches im going to try to identify a bit myself before asking for help, but i am hoping to get a hand with this clock… pictures below.
Continue readingThe serial number is very worn away. I think it is 14_382. I wouldn’t swear to that and i think theres a number worn away between the 4 and 3. It is definitely mechanical and does still work. It also reads “chelsea clock company…
Seiko’s technology for battery-powered clocks with sweeping seconds
From a survey of the literature, Seiko has used two methods:
Continue reading1. In 1996, Seiko published one method involving a spring and a viscous damper:
“we adopted a method in which a third wheel, whose gear and pinion are elastically connected by a coil spring, and a fourth wheel, whose rotational load is applied by the viscous resistance of grease, are installed in the gear train”
The spring…
Seiko’s technology for battery-powered clocks with sweeping seconds
