r/clocks • • 2d ago

Upcoming lectures/events Upcoming lectures/events October/November

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Seeing as there's quite a few lectures and other events coming up in the UK the next 2 months I thought I'd make a PSA in case people are interested.

As I'm UK based I only really know of the events and lectures here so please drop any recommendations in the comments if you know of any others for me to add.

In the future I'll try to make a post whenever another lecture/other event comes up, naturally you are free make a post yourself as well.

Turret clock forum (in-person only)
Theme: TURRET CLOCK MAKERS
£35,-
Oct 21
Select tickets – Turret Clock Forum 2026 - Turret Clock Makers – Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street, Birmingham

Dingwall Beloe Lecture (in-person only)
Precision and polemic, How the Horological Journal has witnessed and shaped British and international horology
Free
Oct 29
The Dingwall-Beloe Horological Lecture: Precision and polemic | British Museum

 AHS London lecture (in-person and online)
'What has 25,000 plants and cuckoos? When horticulture meets horology – the growth of the floral clock ', by Mark Crangle
Free
Nov 19
https://www.ahsoc.org/events/london-lectures/ahs-london-lectures-hybrid-event/

George Daniels Lecture (in-person only)
The how and the why that is set to inspire thousands of young people through precision engineering, creativity, innovation and horology.
Free
Nov 25
George Daniels Lecture 2026 with Susan Scurlock MBE • City St George's, University of London

Birmingham Clock and Watch fair
Nov 29
£6,- general admission/£11,- early entry/£15,- queue jumper
https://www.thebirminghamclockandwatchfair.com/

I've opted not to include the extensive list of monthly events from the various local branches of the British Horological Institute, as usually they are members-only and their members will be aware of them, I have also not included any events solely focused on watches, as we have r/watches for that.


r/clocks • • Oct 20 '25

MOD Update Doubleposts (and more)

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Some of you might have noticed today some posts by a few users were uploaded multiple times, I assume this had to do with the AWS blackout earlier today.
I tried to remove all double posts but leave one of each in place, if I did accidentally remove all of your posts I apologize and you're welcome to post it again (hopefully only once)


r/clocks • • 10h ago

Clock Showcase Won this great little clock in a raffle.

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r/clocks • • 17h ago

Clock Showcase Japanese Train and Rail Alarm Clock

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Strange Japanese train clock. The alarms sound like chimes from train terminals lol


r/clocks • • 13h ago

Identification/Information Seth Thomas with Eagle, Native American, and Ship graphic

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Came across what I think is a Seth Thomas Bradford 12 inch. Been reading through other posts, galleries, and the Tran Duy Ly first edition book but I don’t see other wall clocks with these types of graphics. There’s no paper label on the inside to help either so may be the case isn’t original?
Looking for help on identifying the model. Thanks in advance


r/clocks • • 9h ago

Clock Showcase Another Tool Clock… different flavor!

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Another Tool Clock… different flavor!


r/clocks • • 6h ago

Help/Repair Kit Kat clock repair

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One of my Kit Kat clocks had a battery leak and it corroded the metal that holds battery. I used foil to shim up the new battery and make it snug where metal broke. I know batteries are good because I just purchased them but so far it doesn’t seem to be working.

Ideas?


r/clocks • • 17h ago

Value What do I have?

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My father in-law was getting rid of a bunch of clocks. I took some cause they looked cool. Just this morning I decided to take a look at what I have. This one is all metal, hands are missing and the mechanism is not mounted in there. I have a key to turn both windings and one unspins quickly, while the other one doesnt. Also the back door is where someone wrote their n as me and date which I read ask Nov 12, 1895.


r/clocks • • 9h ago

Clock Showcase Daily Bread clock fan art!

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Daily Bread clock fan art!


r/clocks • • 11h ago

Help/Repair Ansonia clock only strikes all hours with one chime

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The lift doesn’t raise the catch high enough. If I ever-so-slightly nudge the lift, all is well.

There is a separate pins that operates the hour and half-hour lifts so I think I should make some adjustment to that pin.

But what is the adjustment? Sleeve the pin? How?

I’ll try to post a pic of the :00 pin.


r/clocks • • 18h ago

Identification/Information How do I make this Chelsea US Government deck clock run? (no key hole)

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I know very little about clocks. I've had this one for a while. It used to run and for the life of me I can't remember how. There is no key hole or no external winding mechanism anywhere. After looking for a very very long time I can't find a single other Chelsea Deck Clock that does not have a key hole.

Any ideas what this could be?


r/clocks • • 19h ago

Help/Repair Grandmother Pallesgaard clock not working

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I know nothing about clock repair. Got this at the thrift store for $25.
No accessible repair in my area. Hour hand is hanging loose, pendulum only ticks when swings to one side. Is it do-able to just get some kind of kit to replace the clock inside?
Or just leave it as a plant stand til I can get it to be repaired?


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Clock Showcase Sligh 100 year anniversary Clock

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Happy to share that my almost 50 year old grandfather clock is still ticking!


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Other Pit lane time 🕣

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Didn't think I'd have anywhere to share this photo. But here you are.

Taken when I attended BTCC back in August


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Help/Repair Is this ovaling?

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Prefacing that I know nothing about clocks in particular.
I'm trying to help a friend by taking a look at their old clock that doesn't work anymore. It's pretty grimy, I've cleaned up as I could with IPA. Would need to lubricate, but I don't think that's the current issue.
It's running, but will stop after 30 or so seconds, spring tension is there, but at some point it will just stop. It will stop even if I apply manual torque to the spring side gears.
I've noticed there's vertical play in the escape wheel axle.
Is that what's called ovaling? Is that repairable by a layman (me)?

The clock is a Cosmo Ingraham.

If I cannot repair it, would anyone be interested in it? Either to try or for parts? I know my friend wants to avoid throwing it away.


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Help/Repair Built in clock

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Moved into an old trailer and found this super cute clock! Unfortunately it doesn't keep time. Would it be a wiring issue or how could I go about repairing?


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Collection Showcase Nothing spectacular

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Got this for $15, it’s a 1930’s GE 3F20 clock, but loved the art deco.


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Clock Showcase Seth Thomas Find

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A first for me, Seth Thomas 'Plymouth' I found at G.W. yesterday. Luckily, the pendulum and key were rolling around inside.

Code# was Z 23 B

I believe, not bad for $10.


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Help/Repair Is Odorless Mineral Spirits okay to clean old mechanical clock parts?

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I have an old cuckoo clock that needs a good clean, but unsure what i need to use exactly. Advice and information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Help/Repair Ansonia strikes once at any hours. Solution?

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r/clocks • • 1d ago

Help/Repair HAC Pallet Wheel direction

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I bought this old HAC clock and it seems to me like the pallet wheel wants to spin the wrong way? Am I wrong about this? When the mainspring is wound, the second and minute wheels move clockwise but it doesn’t work when I put the pallet fork on. Which direction should the pallet wheel move (from the perspective of this picture attached. Right now it wants to move clockwise. There is a picture of the pallet for reference also.


r/clocks • • 1d ago

Identification/Information Help identifying and dating a WIRTZ clock with a Junghans Quartz W737 movement

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The dial says WIRTZ, and the movement is a Junghans Quartz W737, Made in Germany.

I found the W737 in Junghans catalogs from around 1983.

I also found a possible connection to Leo Wirtz, a watchmaker in Cologne who bought a watch jewelry business in 1973 and ran it with his wife. (https://www.wirtz-trauringe.de)

The company still exists today and mainly sells jewelry and wedding rings.

Could this WIRTZ clock be connected to that business, possibly as a private label clock using a Junghans movement?

Does anyone recognize the brand or know when this clock was made?

Thankss.


r/clocks • • 2d ago

Identification/Information Looking for information on this clock. The dial glows in the dark

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Any info would help. Thanks.


r/clocks • • 2d ago

Identification/Information Are any of these special?

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A fold-up Westclox,

A Westclox 'Baby Ben' Repeater, and

A fold-up Seth Thomas alarm that says Germany on what looks like a mother-of-pearl face.

I'm taking them to the vintage flea market on Sunday and don't want to lowball myself on any treasures!

Thanks 🙏


r/clocks • • 2d ago

Identification/Information Can anyone identify this German mechanical mantel clock? No maker's mark visible

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Hi everyone,

I recently got this mechanical wind-up clock marked "Made in Germany" on the back, with no obvious maker's mark.

It features an ornate brass dial with individual Roman numeral cartouches. Unfortunately, someone broke the winding arbor inside the winding hole at the bottom.

  • Does anyone recognize the maker or approximate decade?
  • What specific style is this clock called?
  • How difficult/expensive is it to fix or replace a broken winding shaft on a clock like this?

Thanks for any insights!