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Awesome, you could make the weight look like a gossip stone, those told us time too.

that looks good

Pretty cool video. My sons birthday is Jul 21 so it should be a full moon birthday for him this year. Another great video Seth.

This clock is from the 80’s. A promotional clock. I worked for the company in 1984 which was the year they were giving them away as awards for high sales.

How can I stop the coo-coo clock from playing? 1:07 1:09

Another professional video with a beautiful clock. Thanks for taking the time to show us. You might want to add the NAWCC event to your title incase people are searching for clips from it.

Absolutely gorgeous.

Thant’s a really cool clock!

Seth!...Dude!. Finally someone has a clock like mine!. I have a cuckoo like this and could not figure out the pattern and could not find one anywhere. Coincidentally, I, too, paid $100 for it. Mine has an eagle on the top and a bird on either side. Thanks so much. Now I can sleep once again 😎😎😜😜

I would absolutely agree that the Movado Polyplan was one of the first, if not the first, curved movement wrist watch. This design was impressive and difficult. The Polyplan movement was much more complicated than the Curvex design. Both the Polyplan and Curvex movements fit into curved cases, but that is where the similarities stop. The best way to describe the Polyplan movement….. imagine a very long, flat watch movement with the winding/setting stem at the top. Divide the movement into four sections. The last two sections of the movement, are bent down. So the entire movement is still comprised a flat movement, but a good portion of the ends of the movement are angled down to fit into the curved case. The entire Curvex movement is built inside a two curvilinear planes. This design moved the mechanics of the watch to multiple planes, allowing for larger watch parts in the same space. You can see the physical curvature of the movement, whereas the Polyplan is flat on every surface, but angled at the ends. So it’s like comparing the 1929 3 1/2 L Bentley to a 1969 Mustang. Yes they are both cars, but it stops about there. Which one would I want? Both of course. They are both unique and interesting.

Sorry, but this information is not complete or accurate. For moving and hanging a small 1day clock, this video is fine. However, for large, older clocks with heavy weights several things must be considered. First, do not pack the weight in the same box as the clock: large weights can add up to 10 lbs in weight and can damage the carving on the clock if they shift or the box is juggled in any sort of sudden motion. Second, placing the twist tie through the chains should be very close to the base of the clock to prevent the chains from slipping from the gears - if done correctly, you won’t need to worry about chains slipping. Third, and most importantly for large clocks with heavy weights, the nail from which your clock will hang should be placed at an acute upward angle from the wall. In older homes with plaster walls, you can hang the clock anywhere, but it is always best to place the nail into a beam for added support. In newer homes with plasterboard walls, locating a beam is of utmost importance. Also, using a plastic screw/nail cover will add security for your clock. Again, the angle of the screw/nail is IMPORTANT. After hanging the clock and placing the pendulum and weights, start the pendulum with a gentle push and LISTEN for an even tic-toc - adjust the clock by shifting it slightly left or right until the beat is even. Good luck with your cuckoo clock!

Beautiful cuckoo quail.. Sounds wonderful and looks so , so good. You do a great presentation, very professional , clean, clear, pictures and great , loud,/hearable narration.

AMAZING

Had the pleasure of handing a watch from this era about a year ago, the craftsmanship is insane if you think about that fact this was made during the final days of the Roman Empire! Would love to have one in my collection someday.

Is sound music box of Westminster chime?

Beautiful watch. The watch makers back then were really talented with their engravings on the watches. I bet there are folks out there that are cringing with him not wearing gloves as he handles the beautiful time piece. Thanks for sharing.

Great video!!! 👐

I LOVE IT ! Thank you so much!

That clock made by Ron was a very interesting sight and had a great escapement!

Another great video. One day I will have to get to one of these events. Hopefully some time in the distant future. Loved seeing all the clocks. Keep these videos coming.

very helpful!!!!

I have a 100 yrs pendulam clock, the problem is if I hang it on the wall it Stop & even for the slight tilt it stops working, how to rectify.

How do you determine the size weights you need for your cuckoo clock

Another beautiful clock and a professional video. Thanks for the shout out in the description of the video. God bless you and yours.

Lovely clock Seth, and the sound of the chimes is supurb.

Wow, beautiful clock.

awesome , beautiful flamed mahogany, and wonderful sound..

Mechanical Clocks are the most fascinating and beautiful invention that we use every day! The Quartz - probably the worst... It’s sacrilege to hide away Mechanical Clocks like people do - a real crime. Hats off to the wonderful man who rescued this beauty! Thanks for sharing!

I have an almost identical clock to the one in the video and the pendulum stops swinging after a few minutes. even with the bob taken off. If i remove the pendulum arm it will keep swinging indefinitely. What's the cause of this

my pendulum stops moving on its own. What's theproblem and how do i fix it?

I now have a triple fusee 2 tune clock on 10 bells and 5 gongs, but needs a complete overhaul and some restoration

Try Gardner Houlgate for parts. They're auctioneers in England and have specialist sales 3 or 4 times a year. Hands, pendulums, gongs, occasionally bells are for auction, etc

recently bought a gruen curvex at a thrift store for 4$, but I can't find the model... need this book!

Another great video Seth. Very cool clock. Prior to me collecting clocks about 30 plus years ago while I was in the military I made a clock out of wood that I put a battery movement in it. The career field that I spent 20 years in was Munitions Systems Specialists. Their symbol was a piss pot. I made a piss pot clock for my best friend on his retirement. Had a protective coating on it that was very thick. Thanks for the shout out in the description of this video.

Hi Seth, could you tell me if it's ok to have your clock on a outside wall of your house...like a piano, I guess? Love the video.

This one is on my bucket list...tbh, I want any Seth Thomas Sonora model.

I always put the chains (even gold jewelry chains) into a small pot with some dish soap in there and bring the water to a boil. They come out shining.

Great watch brand. Enjoy your Circula.

Very helpful thank you

We have a transistor version of this clock.

I like to store jewelry and MICE in all of my clocks

I have a red Seth Thomas small round clock , it’s not included in your videos

First I have never done gold leaf or any other color. LOL. So you did great to me. JustMike has a few videos where he puts leafing on. Not sure where he gets it or what brand. Hopefully he will chime in.

Super easy but not instant 😕

Is the Gruen Curvex book available ?

Thank you!

Got our first 7' tall grandfather clock. It's pretty old I've searched high and low to find out who the horologist was or where it came from but no label or insignia that I can find so it kind of adds to the awesome value bought it at an estate sale for $200 and I got it home about 20 minutes ago and carefully put the weights and pendulum in wound it up and what do you know it runs like a clock chimes everything works. But occurred to me I don't know the first thing about how to maintain it, thank you for the informational video now to find out where I can get clock oil 😂

It has to be at least the 50s. Per the NAWCC when I asked the question when did the German makers quit using count wheels and go to the rack and snails. Their answer was no particular date but by the mid 50s all companies have changed to the rack and snail. This clock has a removeable verge assembly. So I am going to say that it was made late 40s/early 50s. I have a movement like this in my folder that I have it named Steinadler. You might want to research that company. As always love your videos. Keep them up.

Do they still make them today?