Friday, January 12, 2018

By Brian Parker


The movement of a watch is supposedly the most vital part of the grandfather clock regulation. For timekeeping and controlling the hour strike and its chime, the movement is necessary. Weights and the pendulum are equally vital for the operation of the watch. The pendulum tends to be so important because it helps in regulating time hence one should adjust it well to keep correct time.

There are usually three weights that are used in providing power to the left weight (hour strike), center weight (time) and the right weight (chime and melody). These weights are very necessary to the operation of the antique watch. Thus they have to be present. The weights are very different from each other, and they should hang adequately to make sure that the operation is okay.

Usually, cables or chains are used for hanging the weights during the movement, and it is mandatory to raise them after exactly one week to ensure that the watch keeps working. Hammers are used to hitting various rod lengths to make the strike as well as the chime to produce sounds. These rods make sounds that are different, and this is achieved by controlling how the hammers hit corresponding rods.

A person should have an idea of how the wristwatch works and master the different components together with their different uses so that he can regulate this antique watch. It is wise to make sure that where you are placing the clock is flat so that it can be sturdy and firm to prevent falling. Adjusting all its levers is mandatory for stability.

Once you have stabilized the watch, you are required to hang the pendulums in their right positions. A colored plastic film is used to cover the disk to protect it from damage. The disc should thus be removed very carefully before you hang the pendulums. The procedure should be closely followed so as not to damage pendulums which tend to be so vital to the wristwatch.

After hanging the pendulums, you can then hang the weights. It is advisable to check the weights to make sure that they have been assembled properly and tightly. Also, you should ensure that the cables are fastened well in the cable pulleys then hang the weight on the pulleys.

If the watch has more features like a moving moon dial, you can set it as well. This can be done by applying some pressure to the front part of the moon dial using your fingers. You then have to rotate the dial clockwise if the moon dial fails to rotate, you can try to set it again after six hours. You should not force the dial as it is supposed to move freely.

Once you have set the moon dial, you can now proceed to set the time. It is important to note that the hour hand is not supposed to be moved. Therefore, move the minute hand and the hour hand will move automatically. Also, when the hands are striking, avoid moving them then start the already regulated watch.




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