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Care & upkeep

Small checks for the clocks you live with.

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A close side view of clock hands above a numbered dial
Care & upkeep

Checking whether the hands are touching

Observe the point of contact before deciding whether any adjustment is appropriate.

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A hanging plate and raised screw on the back of a wooden clock frame
Care & upkeep

A loose hanging hook needs attention first

A clock that runs perfectly still needs a secure way to stay on the wall.

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A clock lying face down on a padded chair with a loose screw and battery cover beside it
Care & upkeep

What a rattling clock case can tell you

A new rattle is useful information, but shaking the clock will not make that information clearer.

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A small green clock beside a notebook containing timekeeping observations
Care & upkeep

Recording a clock's timekeeping over a week

A short log can distinguish a steady gain from an irregular stop without opening the clock.

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Hands adjusting a rear clock control beside a similar clock facing forwards
Care & upkeep

Changing the time without forcing the hands

Find the correct setting method before touching the hands or turning an unfamiliar control.

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An aged wooden mantel clock among shelf objects
Care & upkeep

When to leave a vintage clock untouched

Age, uncertain materials and fragile surfaces can make restraint the most useful first step.

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A smartphone on a small tripod photographing the open back of a mantel clock
Care & upkeep

Photographing a clock before a repair enquiry

Clear, labelled photographs can make an initial repair conversation much more productive.

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A small clock placed upright in a wall shelf compartment
Care & upkeep

Choosing a place to store an unused clock

Storage should protect the case and vulnerable projections while keeping the clock easy to identify later.

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A grey wall clock beside its instruction booklet and stored paperwork
Care & upkeep

What to keep from a clock's instructions

Keep the pages that explain your exact model, including the small details hidden beside the diagrams.

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