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| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Steve Guthrie C.C.U.S.
Available
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A.W.C.I. Certified Clockmaker with 34 years of experience.
I can answer clock repair or maintenance related questions.
Please don't expect answers advising the use of bubble gum,
bailing wire or WD-40. I only give advice that is meant to
preserve your clock in the best possible condition, not make
it worse. No questions regarding clock value or identification.
I am not a collector and cannot do valuations. Visit my website
at: http://www.arlingtonclockrepair.com/ |
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Melvin MillsU.S.
Available
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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks. | |
Michael RadiU.S.
Available
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Clock repair and clock parts questions | |
Kenneth SaundersU.S.
Available
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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner | |
William J PerkinsU.S.
Available
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can respond to all questions regarding clock repair. (mechanical clocks only, no quartz or electric) specializes in museum quality restorations. | |
John NewmanU.S.
Available
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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. | |
Marilyn BellottiU.S.
Available
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Repair related questions on clocks. I do not know watches |
Recent Answers
2012-02-10 Set Thomas Mantel Clock:
Doug, I am not familiar with the Seth Thomas model name "Simsbury 2W" name and the #5006" number you have given me, other than the #124, which was made up until the mid-1950's. Soon after that Seth Thomas
2012-02-10 ansonia mantel clock:
Wayne, Turn the minute hand until the clock strike the hour. Count the number of strikes. If the hour hand is not pointing to the hour that just struck, carefully slip it to that hour. This positions
2012-02-09 CENTENNIAL PARLOR CLOCK S 1675:
Linda, I believe the Centennial clock with DNA on the dial is an Asian 31 day clock. As far as being a "good" clock, I have seen clocks of that type that have run for years. I have worked on a few of
2012-02-09 short shaft. long shaft:
depends on how thick your dial is at the hole in the center. remove the old movement and measure the threaded portion around the handshaft with a ruler would be the direct approach! nut holding
2012-02-09 howard miller:
If the hours are off consecutively, that is it strikes 2 at 5 then 3 at 6 and 4 at 7 for example, then just move the hour hand to point at the hour actually struck then reset the time with the minute hand
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