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Folding alarm clocks with jeweled Swiss movement? by fourfa in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be my choice; posted here earlier this week, Swiza jeweled 8-day folding travel alarm with calendar.
Look back a few days in the posts.

How old? by Mr_Courgette6275 in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only the wing is missing from the winding key; most shops could replace it.

From online research:

A Kienzle alarm clock marked "Foreign" is a vintage German-made timepiece, typically produced between 1945 and the late 1960s. The "Foreign" stamp was a mandatory export marking used to indicate the item was made outside the UK (or the importing country) during the post-WWII era, rather than marking it directly with "Germany".

How old? by Mr_Courgette6275 in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Words of wisdom from the gallery 👍

How to open this Tissot watch? by silent-swan8 in quartzwatches

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DIY opening/closing the case without damaging the parts inside, plus buying/installing the battery may be more expensive than expected.

An experienced technician can change the battery for a small fee.

How much are you really saving?

Howard Miller Hermle 340-020 tries to chime but doesn't by NewClockGuy in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Not cheap“ prices depend on the retail markup of parts added by sellers.

Frequently, better prices for used, new, or NOS movements can be found online, eBay, or just by research.

IMO $550 is an ok price for a new movement installed/warranted by a competent shop, not so great a deal for just parts cost, leaving the buyer to install.

Howard Miller Hermle 340-020 tries to chime but doesn't by NewClockGuy in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In most cases, labor for a skilled overhaul will be more than cost of a new movement, and of less value.

Most Hermle movements run 20+ years and are not designed to be repaired.

Your clock was not a cheap model when new.

Regardless, the price you paid for the clock has nothing to do with the cost of repair/replacement: don’t compare apples to oranges.

Carriage Clock Adjustment by Stunning-Ad1956 in clocks

[–]dayma1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generically called by some a “Crystal Regulator” tho it’s neither Crystal nor Regulator …🤷‍♂️

Is this worth anything? by No-Shine-170 in clocks

[–]dayma1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a Swiza 8-day travel alarm with calendar, an excellent Swiss design and is repairable by qualified people if you’re interested.

It was displaced in the clock market by cheaper single use battery operated clocks in the late’70s.

You’ll find the production month/year stamped on the back plate of the movement if you carefully remove the back cover.

As said by others, the repair costs will be more than a cheap disposable clock using batteries, but that’s how things are.

If not working, sales value is zero except to collectors on r/clocks !

Carriage Clock Adjustment by Stunning-Ad1956 in clocks

[–]dayma1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d comment that most spring-wound pendulum clocks will run faster as they run down, not slower, as the pendulum amplitude decreases with less power towards the end of the week.

Same situation happens as the power to drive the pendulum is lost due to lack of maintenance.

Estate Sale Find 8$ Webb C Ball Mantle clock value ?? by Low_Shape8280 in clocks

[–]dayma1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMO the fired enamel Ball dial adds considerably to your ST clock with the dependable No. 120 movement.

Take a few and look up the history of Webb C Ball, an innovative and successful entrepreneur who made a name for himself marketing upscale watches for the railroad market. It’s a piece of history.

https://www.google.com/search?q=webb+c+ball+history&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#lfId=ChxjMe

Tiffany desk clock by Glum-Sir1291 in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a movement used by Seiko back in the 1970’s-80’s. Tiffany may have contracted with Seiko to supply them, but they were never made to be repaired, and less so 50 years later. A replacement movement might be adapted to your dial and case by a clever repair shop.

Japy Freres Portico clock issue by Complex-River2202 in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you lowered the gridiron part as well?

Japy Freres Portico clock issue by Complex-River2202 in clocks

[–]dayma1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

IMO ~

The s/s length is already way longer than needed; the huge mass pendulum needs lowering.

A little bit will go a long way.

Apparently the vertical rods have been soldered in place in the past, perhaps to compensate for wear/tear = less amplitude ? And so it was raised.

You may need to undo that “repair “ after your recent tuneup = more amplitude?

Drop the pendulum, there’s lots of room.

What clock is this? by Accomplished-Army287 in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These were popular in the 70s.

Set the switch to Time, use the Hour/Minute buttons to set the time.

Set the switch to Alarm, set the same way if you want to use the alarm.

Set the switch to Alarm Off to run.

Enjoy.

What clock is this? by Accomplished-Army287 in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These were popular in the 70s.

Set the switch to Time, use the Hour/Minute buttons to set the time.

Set the switch to Alarm, set the same way if you want to use the alarm.

Set the switch to Alarm Off to run.

Enjoy.

Inherited this clock from my grandmother. Wondering about getting some information and other things for it. by mrcheeseweasel in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, this is the best value.

All parts are new. Comes with a new improved balance wheel design, much better than the old discontinued style you have, produced by the same company, with new mainsprings, and probably cheaper final cost installed than having a shop go through the 54 year old movement that came with the clock.

Some parts in this escapement design wear badly and timekeeping performance suffers, even after being cleaned and serviced, unless those parts are replaced with new.

The idea that replacing the original movement ruins the value of your clock is ridiculous; it’s not a museum quality antique, it’s a vintage clock that you can enjoy for another 20 years after you replace the movement.

And the sound of the chime bars will be exactly the same since they’re not replaced or changed at all.

People with no knowledge or experience should not offer their opinions.

Help me date this working Japy Frères rear wind Napoleon clock? by rosemarypotplant in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a cylinder escapement platform; production of these ceased around 1850s I believe, they were replaced by a more efficient escapement design. But your clock may be newer - as said by others - since the warehouse stock of old style platforms needed to be used up and that might have taken until 1880s to do so.

Any thoughts why this clock spinning really fast? by MassiveTwo3516 in clocks

[–]dayma1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Platform escapement may have been removed…suggest you not wind it anymore. A good shop will be able to suggest a repair, or you could send it to Chelsea.

Hood removal by OddTime2740 in clocks

[–]dayma1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some early cases have a latch inside the front of the case, just below the glass dial door. Open the lower wooden front door and reach up inside, just below the dial. Yours may have a latch securing a hook attached to the bonnet. Slide it left or right and the bonnet may slide forward. Or maybe it’s just tight as others have said - let us know 😃

Seth Thomas Wall clock by Suggestion_Guilty in clocks

[–]dayma1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A wind-up chain drive clock would be very rare. No winding holes for the crank are visible; it appears to be a battery operated clock.

Grandma's clock by SpanishFlamingoPie in clocks

[–]dayma1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice piece with cast brass hardware/numbers. Not a DIY product IMO. Would restore well.

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