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Requesting Assistance

I recently acquired a 1978 Ridgeway grandfather clock with a Urgos series 32 movement. It was a gift from my grandfather to my grandmother and something that will always remind me of them. I want to get it working properly, and I feel like I’m making good progress. The clock itself works but, it doesn’t chime like it’s supposed to. The weights are in the correct order and the lever is set to “chime”. While I was putting the new suspension spring on, I loosened something and I saw a wheel spin freely for a few seconds. I don’t remember which one it was but I’m fairly certain this could be my problem. Any advice that keeps me from packing it back up and hauling till it to the repair shop would be greatly appreciated. Also, anyone that has a diagram on the Urgos 32 movement that they could share would be nice. I like to know how things work and it’s hard to get a good view of the movement with the clock face Attatched and moving from one side to the other. Thanks

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u/cedwardg — 2 days ago
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Online clock auction for a former clock repairman, if anyone is interested

Online Auction full of antique clocks and other antiques: https://bids.walkerauctions.com/auctions/48052-cordova-quick-sale-antique-furniture-clocks-dunavant-prints-antiques-home-decor-and-more

Memphis area, but small items can be shipped! Check it out. Details below:
Link to Bid
Location: Memphis, TN
Format: Online, 15% buyers' premium
Auction closes: August 18th, 2026 at 7 pm (staggered closing)
No in-person preview

u/walkerfasttalkers — 8 days ago
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Advice needed: Unused Hermle mantel clock sitting for 3–5+ years. Needs an overhaul before first use?

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!

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u/kpalafar — 9 days ago
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Grandfather clock help

Good evening- I am new to the clock world. We found this one at a thrift store, and it had all the manuals and pieces (that we knew of) so we thought we’d give it a shot. For a while, the clock did keep time. It would occasionally(few and very far between) and in the most random times chime. The clock has since stopped keeping time. I’ve reached out to local clock repair companies- with no luck. Either they won’t make house calls or the availability is severely limited. I do know this clock isnt in the best shape as far as maintenance and cleaning. I’m posting as much information for you guys as I can. I apologize for the bad videos in advance, I will try to get better shots if you guys deem them necessary. Thank you everyone

u/jbmoroz — 11 days ago
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What kind of grandfather clock is this?

My great aunt is giving this grandfather clock to my family and I’m just trying to figure out who makes it? All it says is “colonial”. I know there’s a serial number, but just curious before I get it to look. Thanks!

u/BearChops — 10 days ago
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Need assistance identifying / valuing inherited grandfather clock

I was given this clock from my father who kept it in great condition and it still chimes once a day. I was hoping someone here would have information to help me identify it and maybe even roughly value it. I plan to keep it in the family if I can but would love to know where it came from.

u/mcgraceful1 — 9 days ago
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Looking for weights

I need the 3 weights for this Howard MillerGranfather clock model 611-017. Anyone? I looked on EBay, but I’m afraid to purchase. It says the weights are different weight and marked on bottom for exact placement.

u/Competitive_Dust20 — 10 days ago
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Please Help Identify

I found this Emperor Grandfather clock at the thrift store and fell in love with it. I don’t know much about them really so I’m just looking for help better identifying it. Thanks!

u/BerryBass3 — 12 days ago
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Safe way to fix hands touching?

We have a grandfather clock that has stopped due to the hands touching near the end of the hour hand.  I don’t know how helpful the 2 pictures are.

Is it safe for me to gently use needlenose pliers to pull the minute hand forward from its center base?

Any better suggestions?

Thanks for any help.

u/MAGNET_se — 12 days ago
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Identify this clock?

I just inherited this clock. It belonged to my parents and before that my grandparents. It keeps time, chimes on the quarter hour, but isn’t striking the hour. I’ve been reading what I could find, but can someone identify the clockmaker?

u/justharryb — 13 days ago