r/clocks • • 9h ago

Identification/Information Found in an estate/salvage sale warehouse

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Found this in an estate sale/salvage warehouse. I don't know shit about fuck when it comes to clocks, but I know fine woodworking and this thing captivated me. Plus I've always wanted a grandfather clock. $800? It would irresponsible to my future wellbeing not to get it. Come to find out it's a Heritage Heirlooms clock from 1991 (with a Kieninger movement made in 1990) that probably hasn't run in 30 years. Another week or so and I get to hear it tick and chime in my dining room. Anyone have more background about this company or these clocks? I can't find much online. I can tell from the clock itself that they put absolutely exceptional craftsmanship and materials into the cabinets.


r/clocks • • 11h ago

Identification/Information Artco Luminous Brass Alarm Clock

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Found a super cool brass artco alarm clock for $5. Wondering if anyone has any information specific to this clock in particular? The numbers seem to be hand painted, and glows like it is radium paint? I don’t know very much about clocks (I know basically nothing) so I’m not sure what it’ll take to get it up and running again but it’s very cool! Ignore the sticker glue lol


r/clocks • • 3h ago

Identification/Information What is the purpose of the circle here

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r/clocks • • 8h ago

Identification/Information Seiko desk clock, likely purchased in late 80s - early 90s

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Hi, this clock was gifted to my late uncle after he graduated (from either college or medical school), and it was passed down to me so it has a lot of sentimental value.

It stopped working recently so I brought it to a shop and they said that the movement needs to be replaced. They were unable to find the right movement after a few weeks, so I took it back. They did tell me that the gear inside is plastic, which may have led to it malfunctioning after a while had past.

I estimate that it was purchased in the late 80s-early 90s since that’s when my uncle would’ve graduated either college or med school. If somebody who is interested could help me identify it and the correct movement, I would be very thankful!!

Also: it might not be visible in the first image, but it does say “Japan” under the 6th hour mark. Not sure if that’s helpful, but might be worth mentioning.


r/clocks • • 6h ago

Clock Showcase Ive never seen this clock run without it's weight before lol.

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It's a Montgomery Ward 30 day schoolhouse clock, i believe it's from the 70s or 80s but i could be very wrong. I really like how it chimes!


r/clocks • • 8h ago

Help/Repair Pendulum stops swinging

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We bought this cuendet cuckoo clock at an estate sale for $100. Never owned one before, but I loved how it looked and always wanted a cuckoo clock. The paperwork we got with it says it was bought in 1986 in switzlerland

Got everything level horizontally/vertivally with a level and the pendulum stops swinging after 30 seconds. What are we doing wrong? Should we just bring it to a clocksmith for service?

The cookoo noise works snd so does the music if you manually move the hour hand to 12 and 6


r/clocks • • 12h ago

Help/Repair Clock Upcycling Question

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If I were to buy a clock like this or this, how difficult would it be to swap out the old clock mechanism for a newer, silent mechanism? I love the design of these 90's clocks, but I hate the ticking sound they usually have. I'd love to have the 90s aesthetic with a silent clock mechanism. Have other people done swaps like this before? I'm hoping I could fit the old hands on a new silent mechanism, but I guess I won't know for sure until I try. Any thoughts or advice on a project like this? Thanks!


r/clocks • • 12h ago

Help/Repair Antique wooden wall clock won’t run when hanging – any ideas?

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Looking for help with this wall clock.

When hanging on the wall it doesn’t run at all.

When I lay it flat, the gears start moving.

Also, one of the hands moves very easily with a finger, while the other has a bit of tension.

I don’t want to open the movement.

What could be the problem?

And can some one indentify them?

Also, roughly how much would it cost to have this clock professionally cleaned and repaired?


r/clocks • • 18h ago

Help/Repair Clock running very fast (repost with additional photos)

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