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A moon dial is a very interesting feature of some clocks. It allows you to track the phases of the moon in addition to the time of day. What happens if you forget to wind the clock, and the moon...

A lot of mantel clocks these days use quartz movements. Those aren’t really repairable but mantel clocks with mechanical movements will need maintenance and repair from time to time. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most common ways...

Enter to win the Hermle Lakin desk clock. Enter by 8/20/26. One randomly drawn person will win this iconic timepiece. This giveaway is open to the USA only.

Whether you’re doing maintenance or full repairs to your grandfather clock, you will likely need to take the movement out beforehand. Problem is, there’s more than one method to removing the movement, depending on the clock you have. In this...

  All clocks with pendulums have a suspension spring. In this article, we will explain what a suspension spring is, how to avoid damaging it, when and how you may need to replace one if damage does occur. Let’s talk...

If you have a chain driven mechanical clock, you may have run into the chains slipping off the wheels. In this video we explain how to fix a chain that has slipped off the chain wheel in a mechanical clock.

Figuring out how to safely unbox your new grandfather clock can be a little overwhelming. In this article and video, we will walk you through the simplest process for unboxing and setting up your clock. 

  Moving a grandfather clock is a delicate process. If done incorrectly, you can permanently ruin your clock. We really want to avoid that. In this article, we will walk you through the process of packing your grandfather clock to...

Identifying the mechanical movement inside your clock can be tricky if you don't know what to look for. In this article, we will help you understand the information you need to have ready when seeking help from our Customer Support team.