Reply With QuoteI love clocks. Got a few but my favourite is a bubble alarm clock from the 70s. I like either haute horology MB&F/Atmos or 70s plastic kitsch.
Anybody here a clock lover or is everyone just into watches? I've not got any notable clocks but mum has a lovely carriage clock that had been in the family for....err...3 generations iirc (must write down the origins when mum tells me next!). 30 years ago I seem to remember it was valued as worth a few quid, nothing exceptional, but a nice to have piece. These days it seems they are much less fashionable and I doubt it's worth as much as it was. Hmm.... Hope watches don't go the same way.
I love clocks. Got a few but my favourite is a bubble alarm clock from the 70s. I like either haute horology MB&F/Atmos or 70s plastic kitsch.
I have a longcase clock in the hallway and despite being over 200 years old it only needs to be re timed by about half a minute on the first Saturday of each month.
I bought an Elliot carriage clock a year ago and its time keeping is so good that I hardly ever check it for accuracy.
I have a place in Spain and have been looking for a longcase clock but without success.
The one good thing about the UK is that it has a good base of clock repairers and in Spain they are like hens teeth.
I keep thinking about an Atmos but I have heard too many horror stories of when they go wrong, so have stayed away from them.
Predominantly watches for me although I wouldn't turn down one of the MB&F clocks. I think they look great and be an equally great the talking point.
I don't know much about clocks but always had an ambition to acquire a JLC Atmos.
I might make that my goal for 2019.
I have a collection of pocket watches and a lovely clock left to me by my father. I seem to have inherited his fascination
Steve
Our only clock of note is an Atmos which has run faultlessly for over ten years.
There are a few specialists in the country who can repair/service these for not too much money when the time comes.
It is a beautiful clock and much commented on by visitors, especially when they realise its workings.
Over the last 30 years I have acquired a number of Carriage Clocks in all shapes and sizes .
As has been mentioned these are not as popular as around 15 years ago , however like everything else if you buy well they have been a reasonably sound investment , also you have the joy of the various functionality.
If you are thinking of putting your toe in the water the book “Carriage Clocks “by Allix & Bonnert is the bible on the subject .
Regarding Long case clocks , now is the time to buy ! Clocks that were £3k a decade ago can now be picked up for around £600 ... the more dial complications , regulator dial/movement and week plus duration all increase the cost , however these are very cheap ( comparatively) at auctions / antique fairs at this time .
Good English Carriage & Bracket clocks have not suffered and are still very strong economically as well as being lovely .... setting and accommodation for these is everything .
Atoms clocks ... still strong ... one for sale at Bishop and Millers auction rooms in Suffolk on Saturday
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...-aa0800fb0d9f#
Lovely hobby , but factor in repairs ... as always .
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Just a quickie , like watches , the Far East have “copied” however they are very poorly finished when compared to the originals they imitate & the back plate workings are positively amateur looking and the bell usually has a hole through it to allow winding .
If buying a Carriage clock the original escapement is a major plus on value as well as residual value ... bit like replacement dials , hands etc on watches .
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I like clocks. Have 8 of them
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I have a Smiths mantlepiece striking clock from 1963. Very run of the mill in a mahogany effect bakelite case, but in a way that is what appeals to me - it’s how most families used to tell the time until the 1970s.
Normally adjust it by a minute or two every week; endless fun fettling it with the adjustable pendulum bob. I use a little wax polish every now and then to keep it shiny.
I also have the identical clock it was a wedding present to my late parents In 1953.Originally Posted by alfat33
Your experience is identical to mine with this clock . It is very special & enjoyed .
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I have a no name carriage clock from the turn of the century and these two cockpit clocks which I love. They are ACHS-1 clocks and came from the aeroplanes pictured. I know the guys who run a display team flying these Russian Yakovslev planes. They sort of hot-rod the engines and strip excess weight from the planes. I noticed they had some instrument guages kicking around at the back of the hanger including some cockpit clocks so I bought a couple.
It says 'flight time' on the top subdial and there is a separate chronograph. The movement is I think based on a Jaeger design and hand winds, hacks, has 2 barrels and can withstand 6g of force. Remembering this off the hoof.
One is lumed (although it lasts just seconds now) the other is supposed to show up well under a cockpit red light.
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I have several clocks but two of interest here. The first is a German U-Boat clock from the North Sea Fleet but no more details known (all records were lost during the war).
And a bracket clock by William Berridge of London dated circa 1790 (plenty of pictures in THIS thread).
Both really interesting pieces. Nice chime on the bracket clock.I have several clocks but two of interest here. The first is a German U-Boat clock from the North Sea Fleet but no more details known (all records were lost during the war).
And a bracket clock by William Berridge of London dated circa 1790 (plenty of pictures in THIS thread).
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Have a look at Gutlin’s site for Atmos clocks - they always have a good range (no affiliation)
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I like that bracket clock Skier. For 25 seconds I was tinking, 'why video when a photo give the same?' then .....ahhhh very cheery. :
Yeh like clocks, have a circa 1800 long case, by Williams of Conwy.
I did buy a clock with a "big ben" chime a number of years ago - unfortunately when they shipped it to be from England (to Ireland) one of the chime rods broke so I'm missing a note on the chime - anyone know if spare rods are easily available/is this an easy fix?
I have one of them. It touted to be from a Russian fighter aircraft-now know it is a generic Russian aircraft clock. Bought it on whim on eBay. The lume is just amazing. You are correct that it is based on a JLC movement. The only issue is the ticking sound, which is quite loud. How long does your clock run after a full wind? Mine does about 2.5 days. Occasionally it stops midway but it is quite random.Not sure if it needs a service. There is a lot of information on WUS. I'll see if I can find the links.I have a no name carriage clock from the turn of the century and these two cockpit clocks which I love. They are ACHS-1 clocks and came from the aeroplanes pictured. I know the guys who run a display team flying these Russian Yakovslev planes. They sort of hot-rod the engines and strip excess weight from the planes. I noticed they had some instrument guages kicking around at the back of the hanger including some cockpit clocks so I bought a couple.
It says 'flight time' on the top subdial and there is a separate chronograph. The movement is I think based on a Jaeger design and hand winds, hacks, has 2 barrels and can withstand 6g of force. Remembering this off the hoof.
One is lumed (although it lasts just seconds now) the other is supposed to show up well under a cockpit red light.
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Found them!
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/op...y-1086396.html
http://www.cockpitclock.com/JAEGER%2...RONOFLITE.html
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f385/r...on-680732.html
http://www.abbeyclock.com/photos/mig.html
There is also a link somewhere with the service manual. Unfortunately, it is in Russian!
Edit: Found it! http://www.abbeyclock.com/photos/i/russianmig.pdf
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Aircraft
Nixies
Radio Rooms
Interesting Japanese
I love watches...
...but then again, I love clocks...
...so...
I combine the two...
Wrist shot...
Stitched real leather strap with working gilt buckle.
And of course a jewelled alarm clock movement.
130mm. diameter case, made for the US store J.C. Penney back in the 1950's.
I have two. One lasts about 5 days and and one about 2 days but that one only has one barrel connected after a bit of a bodged fix.
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Only one for me...
Not really that into clocks, but I did insist on one with a sweeping second hand when we added one to the Wedding list. I just can't stand either the noise or the sight of a ticking second hand these days.
I thought it was only me that found loud ticking really really annoying!!
Yours is slightly cooler than mine...Only one for me...
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My wife has 5 or 6 plastic Swatches, which I make her keep in a drawer now as they kept me awake at night!
Always fascinated by intricate movements whether watch or clock. No clocks at moment however there is always the chance I will flash the credit card at a JLC Atmos.
A great collection of strange and wonderful stuff! Tell us more about this one.. how does that work then? What are those 2 balanced arms doing up top?
Interesting Japanese ....
I only have this one oddball (see what I did there?!) clock. A noisy but fun thing to own...
JLC Atmos is on the "to do" list and I now have a load of Russian cockpit clocks in my watch list on eBay!
Quite fancy building a Nixie clock some day too when time permits. Love the blend of retro tube with electronics and would like to do one with the atomic sync module.
The double-foliot Japanese clock has a thread all of its own, here:
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...nese-Clock-Kit
I forgot to include my Nixie Clock. I didn't build it though. I asked PVelectronics to build their IN-14 QTC with GPS module for me. It sits in the Mancave.
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i like the ball bearing clock, 9.27? and the valve clock looks great!
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i like the ball bearing clock, 9.27? and the valve clock looks great!
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i like the ball bearing clock, 9.27? and the valve clock looks great!
Exactly right. One ball lifted up per minute by the rotating arm. As each line fills up, it tips. One drops to the next row down while the rest all roll back to the pickup queue.
The original designer of these was an American chap. He even made one that lifted 10 pin bowling balls!
The transition from 00:59 to 01:00 is a noisy but mesmerising affair!
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