I have a fondness for flip clocks, Love your care at keeping every piece in the condition your start with. The closeup details and explanations are exemplary. Thanks for the 12 min of ASMR and calmness.
What a fascinating clock. I love unusual movements. I had no idea flip clocks were that old. I've always thought the flip clocks were those electric things from the 70's
Years ago we had my dad's old electric one from the 40s. The problem with the American made clocks is the voltage has been gradually increased since the clock was made. Voltage used to be 110 volts. Then by 1960 it was increased to 115 volts. In the 1970s it was increased to 120 volts that we use today. As a result the old motor burned out.
@@dfirth224 I have an old 1/2 hp 110 volt motor my grandfather purchased new form Sears and Roebuck from the 1920s, it still works. Its a piece of electric history now, cast iron end caps and mount, at about 14" in diameter, its heavy and huge, delivers less power than a moderns one. I had never thought about the voltage change and negative effects on consumer appliances, thanks.
@@dfirth224 that's not really the voltage and was more likely its age or maybe poor tolerance? Well made items from that time still had a relatively wide voltage tolerance range.
@@winstonchurchill3597 This one is in exceptional shape, I would guess it may have been used as a desk clock in some ones office, may have been brought home when that person retired and kept in a dry place all its life.
I found your channel by chance and I'm fascinated by the fine work you do. It certainly wouldn't be a job for me. All these little and delicate parts, I would probably break or loose a few while trying putting everything back together! I didn't know that there were mechanical flip clocks. Thanks for sharing this video! I just wish you would have shown more of the movement. For me (who knows nothing about clocks) it looks more like that of a pocket watch than like these of the mechanical clocks you usually repair. (Which again makes me wonder why the English language has two completely different words for clock and watch, as it's actually the same thing, just in different sizes.) However I'm not sure about the clock being from the 1940s. "Made in Western Germany" wouldn't have been used before the war, and probably not before the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949.
Clocks are not made to wear so they don't have bands or other means of attaching to ones body. Documents I found claimed this style was made from 1940 to 1949. As you mention anything marked West Germany would be between 1949 and 1990 so 1949 is a much closer date. Thanks
Fantastic video. Takes a lot of effort to make it look this good, with all the close up work. I was thrilled to see an expert take this down. That little clock works must have been a German work horse. I’ve got the same flip clock made by Köhler, a Köhler car dash clock with that mechanism as well as a reproduction Plato Clock (a 1970 Horolovar) that uses the same works. Now I have enough know how to be dangerous! Thanks so much.
I don't know how common they are elsewhere, but in France and Italy I see them regularly in flea markets. Most of the times they have the day/date too, and a pen holder. With old fancy decorations :) beautiful pieces.
A very interesting clock. I admire the extra care you take to “tread lightly” when manipulating the clock parts.
I have a fondness for flip clocks, Love your care at keeping every piece in the condition your start with. The closeup details and explanations are exemplary. Thanks for the 12 min of ASMR and calmness.
What a fantastic clock James, I am sure the owner will be thrilled to have it working so well with your excellent servicing.
They are excited, this is one of their prized ones in their collection, there aren't many of these around in this good of shape.
Really nice watch & nice work good man
What a fascinating clock. I love unusual movements. I had no idea flip clocks were that old. I've always thought the flip clocks were those electric things from the 70's
Many were used for desk clocks and in public buildings, they haven't been documented or written about as much as other types.
Years ago we had my dad's old electric one from the 40s. The problem with the American made clocks is the voltage has been gradually increased since the clock was made. Voltage used to be 110 volts. Then by 1960 it was increased to 115 volts. In the 1970s it was increased to 120 volts that we use today. As a result the old motor burned out.
@@dfirth224 I have an old 1/2 hp 110 volt motor my grandfather purchased new form Sears and Roebuck from the 1920s, it still works.
Its a piece of electric history now, cast iron end caps and mount, at about 14" in diameter, its heavy and huge, delivers less power than a moderns one.
I had never thought about the voltage change and negative effects on consumer appliances, thanks.
@@dfirth224 that's not really the voltage and was more likely its age or maybe poor tolerance? Well made items from that time still had a relatively wide voltage tolerance range.
Thanks for this short video. You would do me a favor to show how you make the teeths of a gear or make special threads.
Thanks Arie..
كيف حالك أيها الشخص الطيب اتمنى ان اقتني ساعة قديمة هل تساعدني
أنا أكثر في إصلاح وإصلاح القطع الزمنية. ما هو الطراز العتيق للساعة الذي تبحث عنه؟
@@jamesmartin5370 أريد شراء ساعة جيب قديمة هل يوجد لديك
@@radtgh9488 لا أنا آسف.
أنا لا أجمع الساعات أو أبيعها ، فقط أصلحها لأشخاص آخرين.
@@jamesmartin5370 أين تقيم أيها الرجل الطيب في اي بلد
@@radtgh9488 الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.
Kto z Polski zegarkowe zboczuchy? 🤣
Unbelievable workmanship and video production. Thank you, James for posting these.
Wow that's a really cool clock. Never seen a mechanical movement flip clock before.
Most people don't recognize their role in Clock history, they were used more than they get credit for.
@@jamesmartin5370 Well the last thing I need is another clock, but if I ever stumble across one of these it would be hard to pass up.
@@winstonchurchill3597 This one is in exceptional shape, I would guess it may have been used as a desk clock in some ones office, may have been brought home when that person retired and kept in a dry place all its life.
@@jamesmartin5370 Yup, John from Michigan is lucky to have this example of a vintage flip clock.
Вітаю😊❤, дякую вам за працю, хай щастить
James! You look like Gandalf!
He's got a lot more longer hair on the top of his head, but now that you mention it I see the likeness. LOL...
What!!! Endura moved to Switzerland! Interesting! They make durable cheap movements.
I found your channel by chance and I'm fascinated by the fine work you do. It certainly wouldn't be a job for me. All these little and delicate parts, I would probably break or loose a few while trying putting everything back together!
I didn't know that there were mechanical flip clocks. Thanks for sharing this video!
I just wish you would have shown more of the movement. For me (who knows nothing about clocks) it looks more like that of a pocket watch than like these of the mechanical clocks you usually repair. (Which again makes me wonder why the English language has two completely different words for clock and watch, as it's actually the same thing, just in different sizes.)
However I'm not sure about the clock being from the 1940s. "Made in Western Germany" wouldn't have been used before the war, and probably not before the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949.
Clocks are not made to wear so they don't have bands or other means of attaching to ones body.
Documents I found claimed this style was made from 1940 to 1949.
As you mention anything marked West Germany would be between 1949 and 1990 so 1949 is a much closer date.
Thanks
Good looking clock. Thanks for the video
It ended up keeping next to perfect time, simple but dependable movement in these.
8:00 using the mylar instead of a screwdriver, that is very clever!
Thanks, I do what I can to avoid leaving tool marks and scratches.
Next time show the re-installation process. That would be neat.
Very nice clock Thanks James for the video.
One of the nicer examples we will see.
That is one big main spring 😮. And you cut the best part ☹️ disassembly, assembly and lubrication 😔.
One of the longest ones you will see, a 30 day spring in a small barrel.
Limited on video time, tough to get all of it in on all of them.
ساعه نادره جدا..وفيديو رائع..شكرا جيمس..
Wow 😳, fantastic, beautiful clock 👍👏💪🥰
Audio needs adjusting.
Fantastic video. Takes a lot of effort to make it look this good, with all the close up work. I was thrilled to see an expert take this down. That little clock works must have been a German work horse. I’ve got the same flip clock made by Köhler, a Köhler car dash clock with that mechanism as well as a reproduction Plato Clock (a 1970 Horolovar) that uses the same works. Now I have enough know how to be dangerous! Thanks so much.
It tried adjusting the time,the hours now won’t move when I try to adjust
Probably something simple hanging up inside, will need to open it up and do some troubleshooting.
@@jamesmartin5370 got it working,let it go on for a few hours then tried setting again,all sorted now 😁
А чего полностью то весь процесс не показал? Я был лучшего мнения, о мастере.
That's a beautiful clock. I'd love to have one like it in my office.
A lot of business had these sitting on their desk.
I don't know how common they are elsewhere, but in France and Italy I see them regularly in flea markets.
Most of the times they have the day/date too, and a pen holder. With old fancy decorations :) beautiful pieces.
God work as always 😊
Nice
stunning