The first set of numbers (six or eight with a hyphen in the middle) tell us what type of the movement it is and any additional number identify the length of the gearing (pendulum). Please note that Hermle clock movements often have the name of the clock case maker stamped onto the brass plate of the movement.

What movement is a clock?

Mechanical movements A mechanical movement contains all the moving parts of a watch or clock except the hands, and in the case of pendulum clocks, the pendulum and driving weights. The movement is made of the following components: Power source.

How do I find the movement of my grandfather clock?

Find the manufacturer of a grandfather clock by examining both the clock itself and the movement inside. Look on the dial, or face, of the grandfather clock. In most cases, the name of the manufacturer of the case and dial is painted or engraved on the clock face.

How does a clock movement work?

Every mechanical clock needs energy to run. Winding your clock actually winds an internal mainspring. Each swing of the pendulum or balance wheel releases a tooth on the escapements gear, which allows the clocks gear train to advance by a fixed amount, moving the clocks hands forward at a steady rate.

What are the wheels in a clock called?

The going train is the main gear train of the timepiece. It consists of the wheels that transmit the force of the timepieces power source, the mainspring or weight, to the escapement to drive the pendulum or balance wheel.

What are parts of a clock called?

The visible parts of the clock are the clock face and the hands. The clock face is the circular plate, usually with numbers or Roman numerals inscribed on it, upon which the clocks hands rotate. There are usually three hands: an hour hand, a minute hand and a second hand.

What are the three styles of Longcase clocks?

Learn all about the different types of grandfather clocks and discover the interesting history as well as the cultural significance of these iconic longcase clocks.Comtoise Clocks.Bornholm Clocks.Mora Clocks.

Do all grandfather clocks have weights?

Most Grandfather Clocks use three weights. The bottom of each weight is labeled Left, Center or Right facing the Grandfather Clock. The total weight of each weight is slightly different and each WEIGHT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ITS CORRECT LOCATION FOR THE Grandfather Clock TO OPERATE PROPERLY.

What does the clock tell us?

Analog clocks tell us the time of day in hours and minutes. Tip: Some analog clocks even have a thin red second hand! It moves way faster than the other hands, so its easy to tell its not the minute hand. Do you remember how long hours, minutes, and seconds are?

What is a 3 train clock?

This magnificent chiming Skeleton Clock is the result of months of painstaking hand work. The going train is controlled by a ½ second deadbeat escapement and an Invar pendulum rod assembly, the bob of which is visible beneath the plates.

How many parts does a clock have?

four parts The clock is divided into four parts.

What is a 8 day clock?

The term refers to a clock with a mechanical movement or works that must be wound once per week with a key.

What is a tempus fugit clock?

Tempus Fugit is Latin for Times Flies and is embossed on many dials of Grandfather Clocks. Tempus Fugit inscribed on the dial is no indication of any brand, model, quality or value of any clock. It is as generic as the numbers on the dial. Most manufacturers in the 70s and 80s printed their dials like this.

Why are there 3 weights on a grandfather clock?

At the heart of every Grandfather Clock is the movement. The movement controls the hour strike, time keeping, and chime. The three weights provide power to the hour strike (left weight), time (center weight), and chime melody (right weight). Without these weights, the Grandfather Clock would not operate.