Schatz 400 Day Clock Parts?
Bruce J. Auerbach
I just recieved a Schatz 400 day clock that was purchased in the 1950's
(I think), and repacked by my grandfather 10 years ago. It seems to be
missing the wire mounting bridge and screw. Is this someting that can be
found today, and is bringing this clock back to life (all other pieces
are present and in good condition) a project that with the instructions
can be accomplished easily.
Any help would be appreciated,
Bruce
GNC
The parts can probably be made if not found. As the owner of a 1000 day
(yes, 1000) Schatz, I speak from experience that these torsion
pendulum/suspension spring devices are voodoo to get working well. I
gave up and had an clockmaker tune mine up when it refused to maintain
reliable operation. I suggest you visit Mike's Clock Clinic:
[http://www.webcom.com/~z4murray/repair.shtml]
for more info about 400-day repair. There is a well known text
published on these clocks (Horolaver).
Regards,
GNC
Mitch
Of course you can still get the suspension spring. Almost any clock
catalog should have it.
The Horlovers guide to 400 day clocks has excellent info on this and
many other 400 day clocks. Much info in it on repair and adjustment.
"Bruce J. Auerbach" <bja...@ibm.net> wrote:
>I just recieved a Schatz 400 day clock that was purchased in the 1950's
>(I think), and repacked by my grandfather 10 years ago. It seems to be
>missing the wire mounting bridge and screw. Is this someting that can be
>found today, and is bringing this clock back to life (all other pieces
>are present and in good condition) a project that with the instructions
>can be accomplished easily.
>Any help would be appreciated,
>Bruce
Mitch Schleis
Betson Pacific Dist.
Las Vegas, Nevada
NEW EMAIL: car...@mclv.net
(old email:msch...@gnn.com)
Mike Murray
> It seems to be
>missing the wire mounting bridge and screw. Is this someting that can be
>found today, and is bringing this clock back to life (all other pieces
>are present and in good condition) a project that with the instructions
>can be accomplished easily.
Bruce,
Yes it can be accomplished but easy is a relative term. The
first this to do is purchase the Horolovar Repair guide because repair
are practically impossible without this book. The next step is to
read and trial and error on your part. The last step is to ship it to
me (B ^}.
The Horolovar Company
P. O. Box 264
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
313-882-9380 or Fax 313-882-9381
Strictly a source for 400-day clock supplies and parts.
Last updated July 15, 1996. Copyright 1995-1996 Michael P. Murray
Mike's Clock Clinic
1326 Stanford Street
Santa Monica, California 90404-2502
In service since 04/01/82
Fax: 310-828-7381
E-mail is mi...@netcom.com or z4mu...@webcom.com
MCC's Web site is located at http://www.webcom.com/z4murray/
I also advertise in the MART, The Horological Times, and
The Watch & Clock Review.
A complete overhaul with a two year labor warranty is $200.00
for any 400-day (anniversary) clock. I do not work on battery driven
clocks.
The $200. will include a new suspension spring and any suspension
parts such as top and/or bottom block and/or fork. Also included at
that price is return shipping with anywhere from $500 to $1,000 of UPS
insurance depending on the age of the piece. All other parts will be
extra.
Please be sure to double box the clock and insure it for at least
$1,000. By double box I mean to pack the 1st and 2nd boxes as if you
were going to ship each independent from the other one. Also, to
reduce your shipping costs ship via UPS be sure that the 2nd box
measures 16" x 16" x 14" or less.
My turnaround is usually 6 to 10 weeks. Please be sure to REMOVE
or lock the pendulum before doing anything ! And NEVER send the glass
dome. Old parts are returned by request only.
If you decide not to go ahead with the repair, then I return the
clock via UPS and COD. The charge will be $40.00 plus the COD,
shipping, and the insurance charges.
I do not do any work, repair, or refinishing on the case. A
Horolovar instruction manual is included with every repaired 400-day
clock.
Respectfully,
Michael P. Murray
Memberships Include:
American Watchmakers Institute, #17851
National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, #074021
N.A.W.C.C. Chapter # 75 "The San Fernando Valley"
Authorized service for:
Baldwin Hamilton Howard Miller
Ridgeway Ethan Allen Hertiage
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Mike Murray Founder of Clockers
A specialist in Atmos and 400-day clock repair.
In continuous horological service since 04/01/1982.
Mike's Clock Clinic
1326 Stanford Street
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Fax: 310-828-7381
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