Thread: Advice on replacing a movement

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

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!!

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

Originally Posted by Walesey

So how's the snow been down there in Vegas?

Knowing this place, there may be more to come before Christmas!!

I think I'll try the Seiko mov't you suggested!

Thanks for your advice, much appreciated.

Cheers and beers,

Muzz

Let us know how you get along.

Cheers
Walesey

Originally Posted by Walesey

Let us know how you get along.

Cheers
Walesey

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

In this case no. is an abbreviation for number of jewels (0) Glad you got the rest sorted out

Originally Posted by msiemsen

In this case no. is an abbreviation for number of jewels (0) Glad you got the rest sorted out

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.

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

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


TT

You won't do much better than a 10 Year Guarantee! Hold on to that receipt, won't you!
Enjoy your clock!

Walesey

Originally Posted by Walesey

You won't do much better than a 10 Year Guarantee! Hold on to that receipt, won't you!
Enjoy your clock!

Walesey

Soon that clock will be like my 100 year old axe. It's had 2 new heads and 5 new handles

TT