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Martin Meyer

U.S.
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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

Michael Porter

U.S.
Available
any question on Ithaca calendar clocks, or general clock repair.

Kenneth Saunders

U.S.
Available
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 36 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

William J Perkins

U.S.
Available
can respond to all questions regarding clock repair. (mechanical clocks only, no quartz or electric) specializes in museum quality restorations.

Harold Williamson

U.S.
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Clock Repair or clock restoration. Antique American, 400 day, cuckoo, European, Authorized Howard Miller and Ridgeway service center. Also do case restorations in keeping with the age of the clock. I make house calls up to about 150 miles from Mebane,NC for tall clocks and special situations.

Michael Radi

U.S.
Available
Clock repair and clock parts questions

Melvin Mills

U.S.
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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.

John Newman

U.S.
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Because of the variations of clock values throughout the world, and particularly the lack of data on modern production clocks, I regret that I CANNOT DETERMINE CLOCK VALUES. 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 involved .....

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2009-11-07 My grandma's Linden clock:

Hi, Maureen. The 341-020 movement was manufactured by Hermle. If you look on the back of the movement you will see some information on the back plate in the lower left-hand corner. The name could be

2009-11-05 Seth thomas clock question:

Hello Rodney, If you use the PDF catalog at timesavers.com you will find great pics and descriptions of what you are looking for. Also Merritts.com and Empire clocks. These are great suppliers and

2009-11-04 Tempus Fugit 31 Day Grandfather/mother:

Misty, You have an Asian 31-day clock with decorative weights. I am confident it is a "safe-back" clock which means you can turn the minute hand backwards to set it. As you turn it backwards, just do

2009-11-03 number of strikes do not match the real time:

Hello Miki, The hour hand is friction fitted onto a brass shaft. You can simply move the hour hand to the hour the clock just struck. Hold the hour hand at about midpoint so not to bend the tip.

2009-11-03 Grandfather clock chimes is off 1/2 hour:

Ridgeway was a furniture company that made clock case and put German made movements in them (like EVERYONE does) if it does not self correct and it is like, striking the hour when the minute hand is

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