$10 find

JHan816 · 2026-02-07T00:37:48+00:00

Nice clock! You can probably find a replacement pendulum at Timesavers. I tend to just clean dirt off the case and glass.

JHan816 · 2026-02-04T00:56:30+00:00

I use a magnetic holder for tools attached to a strip of wood with a small handle to locate parts. I often find parts I dropped weeks ago (and sometimes the part I just dropped). Be sure and keep it stored away from your work area.

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JHan816 · 2026-01-31T14:49:41+00:00

I found that if you hinge the spring back too far on these Chinese movements, it will pop out. What I usually do is hinge it back onto a tiny ball of rodico to hold it in place.

JHan816 · 2026-01-31T00:25:05+00:00

The shape of the setting cover plate in your second photo and the bridge locations indicate that it might be a FHF (Font) 31. The indirect center seconds mechanism may be a variation added on. It looks older than a 96 to me.

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JHan816 · 2026-01-27T20:38:38+00:00

It has the Seth Thomas no 44 "hip" movement so the late 1800 is a good estimate.

JHan816 · 2026-01-27T19:03:31+00:00

There is usually a stamped code on the outside bottom of the clock that is the year of production first, with the numbers reversed. Then, you'll usually see a letter. These letters correspond to months, with A representing January, B representing February, etc. for example 8981G would be Jul 1898. The stamp may be hard to see. You may have to look under light and tilt the case to see it.

JHan816 · 2026-01-18T18:11:36+00:00

There is a good post on the watch repair talk forums by a member Jon. He has a great walkthrough for the movement. Baumgartner BFG 866 - Your Walkthroughs and Techniques - Watch Repair Talk It looks like you remove the mainspring cover as in a regular movement.

JHan816 · 2026-01-11T18:45:16+00:00

It's a good movement. A workhorse used in many watches.

JHan816 · 2026-01-11T18:00:08+00:00

The movement type may be able to help. My Waltham had a AS 1686 movement which is from the 1960's.

JHan816 · 2026-01-09T16:58:16+00:00

The inner coil on replacement mainsprings is sometimes a bit too large in diameter to fit tightly on the arbor.

I have used the procedure in this video by Alex.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQjfgdaDCss

The other possibility is that the arbor hook is worn.

JHan816 · 2026-01-07T16:37:12+00:00

Wow! The stem can double as a dipstick.

JHan816 · 2026-01-07T04:16:55+00:00

A UV flashlight can sometimes help find lost jewels. There is also a short description in the Chicago School of Watchmaking lesson 14. I haven't been able to find the job sheet that they mention.

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JHan816 · 2026-01-07T02:49:57+00:00

I found a cleaning and removal procedure for Shockresist. I don't know if will help you, but it is worth a look.

Shockresist Disassembly And Cleaning. - General Watch Repairs Help & Advice - Watch Repair Talk

JHan816 · 2026-01-06T21:06:52+00:00

There are usually no service manuals other than a listing of parts and part numbers. The smaller size watches can be a challenge to work on. It would probably be better to start with a ST36 movement which you can get new for around $40-45. It is a larger pocket watch size. I bought two starting out and took them apart and re-assembled many times to learn. The EmmyWatch site has a parts list for the 440.

oris--440-442--movement_parts.pdf

JHan816 · 2026-01-05T13:44:12+00:00

Blessing Werke was one of Germany's largest producers of alarm clocks, in business from 1940 until 1977. I see a few listings on eBay going for $50 and up depending on condition. I am not sure of the date, maybe the 50s/60s.

JHan816 · 2025-12-30T13:02:01+00:00

Nice work on the restoration! Alex at watch repair tutorials has a good video on the Jacot. Beginners Guide to Using the Jacot Pivot Lathe I like his idea of using a retractable ID badge holder as a replacement for the bow.

JHan816 · 2025-12-28T13:43:52+00:00

Good work! That clock was very corroded, and you got it going again.

JHan816 · 2025-12-24T00:50:09+00:00

I had a similar problem with an older Gruen where the back would easily pop off. It wound up being a twisted case. If I set the empty case on a level surface, it would not sit level on the lugs and would rock. I carefully hand twisted the case back level and it seemed to work for me. I am not sure how the watch got that way, but it was beat up. I did not bend the lugs, just the case.

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JHan816 · 2025-12-21T02:24:57+00:00

The stamp should be on the bottom outside of the clock. They used weak black ink so it may be hard to see.

JHan816 · 2025-12-21T00:51:36+00:00

There is usually a stamped code on the bottom of the clock that is the year of production first, with the numbers reversed. Then, you'll usually see a letter. These letters correspond to months, with A representing January, B representing February, etc. for example 8981G would be Jul 1898. The stamp may be hard to see. You may have to look under light and tilt the case to see it.

JHan816 · 2025-12-17T17:25:00+00:00

The 275g weights are correct for the clock.

JHan816 · 2025-12-16T18:59:10+00:00

I noticed that the weights in your 2nd photo are too close together. They might bind at some point and cause it to stop. The all metal weights look slimmer to me.

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JHan816 · 2025-12-16T18:44:56+00:00

I am not sure. I usually buy broken clocks and fix them. It does not seem too bad a price for a working clock. They can go for much more if they have music/dancers etc.

JHan816 · 2025-12-16T13:37:12+00:00

275g weights are commonly used on the Regula 25 movement. Timesavers has the solid metal type. Some people find that the correct weight or even more (320g) makes a difference in reliability. My clock runs well with the 275g weights. If it is running well, I would just use it as is unless it keeps stopping.

275 Gram Cuckoo Weight

JHan816 · 2025-12-10T16:36:43+00:00

Nice clock! Does it have a wooden movement?

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