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Thread: Advice on replacing a movement
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22nd October 2012, 02:38 PM #1
Advice on replacing a movement
My wife and I were given a Seiko Station Clock for our engagement (about 10 years ago) which has since stopped working! A new battery didn't do the trick this time, so I'm guessing its time for me to replace the whole movement.
The existing movement, apparently Japanese, is marked 'SKP, no (0) jewels (I'm guessing it has twice the no jewels as any other garden variety no jewel movement!), Japan, Quartz'. It measures about 55mm X 55mm X 15mm or so. It takes 1 X AA batt.
We are keen to keep the clock, and was wondering what a suitable, quality replacement movement would be, where I could source it from, about how much it would cost and if there are any traps for young players, or do I just bang it out and smash the new one in?
All suggestions and advice appreciated!
Look at that, 'and the photos appear!!'
Many thanks in anticipation,
Cheers and beers,
MuzzLast edited by TruckieMuzz; 22nd October 2012 at 02:39 PM. Reason: Flabbergasted!!
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23rd October 2012, 08:21 AM #2Senior Member
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G'day Muzz,
You can pick up cheap movements for a couple of bucks off e-Bay, but I doubt that you would get 10 years out of one. SKP is made by Seiko, and so would be a good quality movement. I would try to track down another SKP movement the same. Because it is a large clock with long hands, you may need a "High Torque" movement.
You would need to know details like how long are the hands that it needs to drive. (often a new set of hands will come with the clock, so try and get hands that will suit the style) You will need to know the thickness of the dial, so that the centre shaft will stick through enough to do up the shaft nut.
I don't know where you are located, but in Sydney, we have a clock wholesaler called "Smith and Smith". They stock Seiko movements and may be able to help you out. If they did not have the right Seiko one, they might be able to sell you an equivalent high quality movement.
Try Quartz They are in York St, City.
You have a nice looking clock. It would be a shame not to fix it
cheers
Walesey
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23rd October 2012, 09:29 PM #3
Thanks Walesey,
That will get me started! Any thoughts on Takane (USA) mov'ts (at about $10, from this forum's sponsor)?
Cheers and beers,
Muzz
P.S. Just down the road from you at Moss Vegas!!
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23rd October 2012, 11:44 PM #4Senior Member
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G'day Muzz,
Sorry, I don't know anything about Takane movements, but I doubt that these guys would put rubbish in their handicrafts, so I would think they would be OK. I guess the important thing is that the dimensions are right, especially the shaft length and thread length, and that the hands are the right size and look OK.
So how's the snow been down there in Vegas?
Cheers
Walesey
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24th October 2012, 12:45 PM #5
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24th October 2012, 09:32 PM #6Senior Member
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Let us know how you get along.
Cheers
Walesey
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25th October 2012, 09:34 AM #7
G'day,
Spoke to Kieth at Smith and Smith (very helpful bloke). They are going to get me the same mov't, delivered for $45! The Takane mov'ts are cheaper, and probably just as good, but I'd rather go with apples and apples!
I'll post when I've tried to change it and broken something, I'm sure you will be able to suggest a sensible remedy for me!!!!
Cheers and beers,
Muzz
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26th October 2012, 12:38 PM #8Senior Member
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In this case no. is an abbreviation for number of jewels (0) Glad you got the rest sorted out
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30th October 2012, 08:37 PM #9
Thanks mseimsen,
I spose, like everything, my lack of familiarity in the world of clocks leaves me sounding a little obtuse! BTW, have you had experience of the takane movt's, and what are your thoughts?
Thanks and regards,
Muzz
P.S. Are you getting a flogging from the weather as well? Hope all is well.
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31st October 2012, 12:24 AM #10Senior Member
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I have no knowledge of the Takane movements. You should get one and make a shop clock and give it a test. I have bought movements from Primus here in the US. Weather here is fine, I am over 100 miles away from that mess. Cooling off for winter is all.
Mike
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13th November 2012, 05:58 PM #11
FYI
I have just installed a Takane movement in an old Seiko wall clock and it works well so far. It has a 10 year guarantee so Time will Tell
TTLearning to make big bits of wood smaller......
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13th November 2012, 08:42 PM #12Senior Member
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You won't do much better than a 10 Year Guarantee! Hold on to that receipt, won't you!
Enjoy your clock!
Walesey
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13th November 2012, 11:01 PM #13
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