Horologists here?

kenbro · Wednesday at 9:19 AM

Hi,
We’re starting to pack for a move and came across this mechanical wall clock.
It belonged to my Mother who passed in 1997. No idea on age but it was working when we got it.
I fixed it to some woodwork wound it and levelled it.
It runs for only 4 to 5 mins before stopping.
Anyone here know about clocks?
Might it just need a clean?
Where would one take such a thing to get it looked at these days?
I looked at removing the back but it looks like it’s held in place with tacks.
Also, on the underside surface there is a small fork shaped clip of some sort but nothing to fit in it.
Thanks, Ken.

VSS · Wednesday at 9:22 AM

If you ever head in this direction (summer hols, perhaps?) a neighbour of mine is a retired traditional clock repairer, and still undertakes small commissions.

Flash G 74 · Wednesday at 10:08 AM

Hello, Very interesting Clock, 1960s 1970s ?? Is there no Clock repairer around Manchester ??

cjm1066 · Wednesday at 11:35 AM

Friend is a member of British Horological Institute thay might be able to help.

Cottis · Wednesday at 11:53 AM

Seiko 30 day wall clock

Hello! Total newbie here, I've never worked on a clock other than replacing batteries, or maybe pulling the chains for the weights on my parents' grandfather clock. Haha. I don't have any special tools, just regular household stuff. I do *some* work on my own cars, but obviously those tools are...

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Looks similar to this, probably same internally. It suggests a couple of things you might try.

kenbro · Wednesday at 3:09 PM

Flash G 74 said:
Hello, Very interesting Clock, 1960s 1970s ?? Is there no Clock repairer around Manchester ??

Hi,
I’ve no idea on the age.
I thought I’d chant it on here as a first port of call.
Always surprising the broad range of “stuff” SD members know about!
I would think most Jewellery type shops are just sales establishments now rather than craftsmen.
Thanks, Ken.

Rake Aboot · Wednesday at 3:23 PM

Japanese Seiko wall clock

How cool is that ? I’d have that on the wall even if it was broken

There will be plenty about that can fix that , but do some research cause it’s a lovely thing and I would not want to hand it to some bodger.

kenbro · Wednesday at 8:05 PM

Rake Aboot said:
Japanese Seiko wall clock

How cool is that ? I’d have that on the wall even if it was broken

There will be plenty about that can fix that , but do some research cause it’s a lovely thing and I would not want to hand it to some bodger.

Whoa!
In 1955 when I was 12 and attending a camp school (Horsleys Green) near West Whickam (spelling) we met a Bodger working in the woods without any electricity.
He was making furniture and had a rope powered lathe.
Our teacher said he was a Craftsman and I’m sure he was right.
Thanks for reply, Ken.

Dickie · Wednesday at 10:30 PM

He was a craftsman and probably an expert on the lathe he was using but you wouldn’t give him your clock and say fix this.

VSS · Thursday at 6:42 AM

Dickie said:
He was a craftsman and probably an expert on the lathe he was using but you wouldn’t give him your clock and say fix this.

He'd probably just froe it away.

(Ok, ok, I'll get my coat.... :coat:

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