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    What’s on your wall?

    Now that we are all spending a bit more time at home, what do you use to tell the time around the house? Any interesting, weird or fun clocks out there? I’ll get the ball rolling with my “LIMAX” quartz wall clock. I got it for £7.25 in a junk shop in Dalbeattie.


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    Astral (Smiths) Radio Room Quartz clock in the hall



    In the kitchen I have a modern reproduction radio controlled RAF Sector clock. Picture was taken ages ago before the sticker was removed.


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    I bought this lovely Metamec for a few quid off eBay a long time ago. Then the original electric mechanism packed in (it looked like the moving parts had simply worn out). Pleasingly, I bought a quartz movement and repaired it myself. It's been working fine every since.

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    Aircraft






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    Interesting Japanese



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    Definitely some interesting clocks there, but I bet they're a bit of a bugger when it comes to dusting your desk!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sish101 View Post
    Definitely some interesting clocks there, but I bet they're a bit of a bugger when it comes to dusting your desk!
    Yeah, not all on the wall! Here's another one that is though. There are a fair few more Smiths dotted around the place.

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    I haven't set it for a while but it does tell me if the tide is coming in or going out.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    Yeah, not all on the wall! Here's another one that is though. There are a fair few more Smiths dotted around the place.

    I see enough pigging radio room clocks when I'm at work so do t want one in the house. I do like this though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Satori View Post
    That's a real beauty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sish101 View Post
    That's a real beauty.
    Thank you. I bought it 2nd hand from my second pay-packet when I was 16 (40 years ago). I dreamed of a PP Calatrava or JLC Reverso at the time but these were vastly beyond my means. Even the used JLC clock was more than half of my monthly salary. Friends thought I was crazy. Turned out they were correct.

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    I won it in a golf competition years ago. I think it’s from John Lewis. It does have a rather loud tick


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    a wall clock and household clocks.


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    £15 got me this horror from a local junk shop, I have grown rather fond of it though


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    Quote Originally Posted by notnowkato View Post
    £15 got me this horror from a local junk shop, I have grown rather fond of it though

    Love it. If you ever deci..........

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    Great post, i've just finished renovating my hobby room/man cave and I have been looking round for a clock, something a bit "special", there was a nice Seiko ships chronometer at a watch fair this year that a friend bought, I should have bought it but I was too tight fist'ed :)

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    That's just and old cheap wall watch....
    Cannot stand it's tick....so...it's more like a painting :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by subseastu View Post
    I see enough pigging radio room clocks when I'm at work so do t want one in the house. I do like this though.

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    A modern quartz (with sweep hand version)..

    https://www.brookpacelascelles.com/S...ial-255cm.aspx

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    I wear my wrist watch most times home

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    A modern quartz (with sweep hand version)..

    https://www.brookpacelascelles.com/S...ial-255cm.aspx
    The originals can be bought for very reasonable sums - this one that only needed a new power cable cost £78. In front of it is a Smiths electric time switch clock, which can turn on and off the Bush DAC90 radio at preset times each day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    The originals can be bought for very reasonable sums - this one that only needed a new power cable cost £78. In front of it is a Smiths electric time switch clock, which can turn on and off the Bush DAC90 radio at preset times each day.
    I'd much rather have an original one Matthew, but the lack of high-level power in most places makes it a bit less practical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    I'd much rather have an original one Matthew, but the lack of high-level power in most places makes it a bit less practical.
    Yes - I've used a lighting circuit for one as they aren't earthed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    Yes - I've used a lighting circuit for one as they aren't earthed.
    That hadn’t crossed my mind....


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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    A modern quartz (with sweep hand version)..

    https://www.brookpacelascelles.com/S...ial-255cm.aspx
    I actually do like the look of that, thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by ed335d View Post
    That hadn’t crossed my mind....
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    How do you set the chronograph?

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    Quote Originally Posted by scooby View Post

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    My kitchen clock

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    Argos do some nice Seiko clocks

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    Got this one in the bathroom, makes a tight racket when it changes at 12:00 and 24:00


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    Black Forest, early 80s...


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    Quote Originally Posted by alphajet View Post
    I haven't set it for a while but it does tell me if the tide is coming in or going out.

    Brilliant - yet another case of - something I never knew I needed
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    Quote Originally Posted by williemays View Post
    Black Forest, early 80s...

    Gateaux ??


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    Not on my wall but about 5ft off the ground on a cabinet in my home office. I brought this home a couple of weeks ago long with my laptop and gadgets, ready for the long haul.

    I had it running about +10s a day at work and have to recalibrate it now. I also have had to disable the striking mechanism for domestic harmony.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alfat33 View Post
    Not on my wall but about 5ft off the ground on a cabinet in my home office. I brought this home a couple of weeks ago long with my laptop and gadgets, ready for the long haul.

    I had it running about +10s a day at work and have to recalibrate it now. I also have had to disable the striking mechanism for domestic harmony.
    Very nice do you know what model it is?

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    Quote Originally Posted by alfat33 View Post
    Not on my wall but about 5ft off the ground on a cabinet in my home office. I brought this home a couple of weeks ago long with my laptop and gadgets, ready for the long haul.

    I had it running about +10s a day at work and have to recalibrate it now. I also have had to disable the striking mechanism for domestic harmony.
    Unsurprisingly I like that a lot.

    Have you built that Nixie tube clock yet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arcam View Post
    Very nice do you know what model it is?
    Apparently it is a ‘Troon’ (needless to say made by Smiths).
    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    Unsurprisingly I like that a lot.

    Have you built that Nixie tube clock yet?
    I am not surprised :)

    As for the Nixie, I’m more embarrassed. I still have a half built kit, it is starting to feel more like a future retirement project. Probably if I committed a proper afternoon to it I’d get it done.

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    My QClockTwo which was my surprise 40th birthday gift from my wife. A talking point for every visitor and something I wouldn't have justified buying myself, but am delighted with as I didn't even know they existed at the time! I can even set my watch to it as it syncs to atomic clock signals.



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    Some lovely and interesting pieces there!
    We don’t have any wall clocks at the moment though we have tried a few.

    Fancy one for the study though so will need to investigate more. The Smiths radio clocks - any decent sources for original ones?

    Am also interested in the Nixies - have seen them before here but now need to investigate further. Are they difficult/challenging to put together?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bambam View Post
    Some lovely and interesting pieces there!
    We don’t have any wall clocks at the moment though we have tried a few.

    Fancy one for the study though so will need to investigate more. The Smiths radio clocks - any decent sources for original ones?
    Radio Room clocks appear on eBay from time to time.


    Quote Originally Posted by bambam View Post
    Am also interested in the Nixies - have seen them before here but now need to investigate further. Are they difficult/challenging to put together?
    You need a reasonable level of soldering competence, a knowledge of electronic components and to be able to work safely with electricity; instructions can be downloaded from the PV Electronics website to see exactly what is entailed. The ICs and tubes are mounted in sockets so you don't have to solder the legs directly but they are nevertheless a little bit fiddly, as are the (optional) surface mount LEDs. Although powered by a 12V DC supply, there is a High Voltage Generator circuit (150V - 190V) that has to be safely tested.

    The instructions include the following warnings:

    DANGER: The clock pcb includes a switched-mode voltage booster circuit. This generates nominally 170 Volts DC, but is capable of generating up to 300 Volts before adjustment. Assembly may only be undertaken by individuals who are suitably qualified and experienced in electronics assembly, and are familiar with safe procedures for working with high voltages. If in doubt, refer to a suitably qualified engineer before proceeding.

    The voltages generated by this circuit can give a potentially LETHAL ELECTRIC SHOCK.

    DISCLAIMER: This product is supplied as a kit of parts, intended only for suitably qualified electronic engineers, who are suitably qualified and experienced in electronics assembly, and are familiar with safe procedures for working with high voltages. The supplier, his agents or associates accept no liability for any damage, injury or death arising from the use of this kit of parts.

    This is not a finished product, and the person assembling the kit is responsible for ensuring that the finished product complies with any applicable local regulations governing electrical equipment, eg. UL, CE, VDE.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post




    You need a reasonable level of soldering competence, a knowledge of electronic components and to be able to work safely with electricity; instructions can be downloaded from the PV Electronics website to see exactly what is entailed. The ICs and tubes are mounted in sockets so you don't have to solder the legs directly but they are nevertheless a little bit fiddly, as are the (optional) surface mount LEDs. Although powered by a 12V DC supply, there is a High Voltage Generator circuit (150V - 190V) that has to be safely tested.

    The instructions include the following warnings:

    DANGER: The clock pcb includes a switched-mode voltage booster circuit. This generates nominally 170 Volts DC, but is capable of generating up to 300 Volts before adjustment. Assembly may only be undertaken by individuals who are suitably qualified and experienced in electronics assembly, and are familiar with safe procedures for working with high voltages. If in doubt, refer to a suitably qualified engineer before proceeding.

    The voltages generated by this circuit can give a potentially LETHAL ELECTRIC SHOCK.

    DISCLAIMER: This product is supplied as a kit of parts, intended only for suitably qualified electronic engineers, who are suitably qualified and experienced in electronics assembly, and are familiar with safe procedures for working with high voltages. The supplier, his agents or associates accept no liability for any damage, injury or death arising from the use of this kit of parts.

    This is not a finished product, and the person assembling the kit is responsible for ensuring that the finished product complies with any applicable local regulations governing electrical equipment, eg. UL, CE, VDE.
    That's me out then! I have a soldering iron, but haven't really used it and wouldn't be able to test the voltages.

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    I don't do clocks, can't stand the ticking

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