u/kpalafar

Hello everyone,

I’m looking for some advice before buying a secondhand Hermle table/mantel clock.

The current owner has had the clock for a while (likely more than 3 to 5 years), but it has never been used or wound up. It’s in mint condition—the factory protective foam is still around the chime hammers, and visually, the movement looks brand new, as if it just left the factory.

I know clock oil degrades and thickens over time, especially with regular use. But how bad would the lubrication breakdown be in a clock that was completely unused and stored for this long?

Will it require a full overhaul/service before I start running it, or is it fine to just wind it up and use it as is?

Thanks in advance!