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Library Of Documents, Whitepaper & Recent News

This page contains links to our library of documents which consists of white papers and testimonials.

Here are links to some uncategorized documents including historic documents and some of our article reprints. Be patient with downloads. These are large files, as they were scanned from original documents. Some could take several minutes to download and open.

Self Winding Clock Style A/B/C Restoration Process

Self Winding Clock Style F Restoration Process

Western Union Clock Catalog

Self Winding Clock Co. Service Guide 1946

Basic Electrical Principles–SWC

SWCC Style F Schedule of Parts

SWCC Model 29

Brief Bench Notes on the Model 37-SS Broadcast Studio Clock

Some of you have asked for our completed Darche Restoration article. Here it is:

Restoration of Darche 1908 Flashlight Alarm 2014 Reprint

Clock Oils!  Chapter 21–a comparison of clock oils tried over 55+ years

The NEW No. 6 Standard of the 21st Century

Can’t get enough of self winding ITR information? Do you prefer videos?  Check out these links from ITM!

ITR Spring Driven Clocks

ITR Weight Driven Clocks

Clock Case Refinishing (full version)

NEW!! Model 1900L2 and 1900G2 White Paper

NEW!! Alkaline Batteries and Powering Vintage Clocks

Link to video on in-depth, complete restoration of the Hammond Bichronous Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrL8s6_xuI

Brief downloadable movie showing restored Bichronous movement in operation: https://www.kensclockclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bichronous-Movie-1.mov

Link to video on in-depth, complete restoration of Hammond pancake rotors and GT Motors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuodOxjt8Gc&t=4336s

Link to video on in-depth, complete restoration of Telechron Ships Bell style striking clocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVyWi6kN2AM&t=943s

Example in-depth Copal Flip Clock Motor Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpHwxHFiS8s

Here are links to our NAWCC publications on Telechron rotor restoration. Take your time; quite a bit of reading here:

Part 1 :  https://www.nawcc.org/publications/watch-clock-bulletins/watch-clock-bulletins-past-issues/

Part 2 :  https://docs.nawcc.org/Bulletins/2010/articles/2018/435/435_431_439.pdf

Part 3 :  https://docs.nawcc.org/Bulletins/2010/articles/2018/436/436_514_526.pdf

Part 4 :  https://www.nawcc.org/publications/watch-clock-bulletins/past-year-mar-apr/

A Closer Look

  • Powering Self Winding ClocksLast edited: April 27, 2020
  • Antique Alarm Clock Plating RestorationLast edited: June 27, 2013

Clock Care

  • Self-Winding Clocks Frequently Asked Question #1Last edited: April 30, 2020
  • Guidelines for Maintaining Stromberg Minute Impulse ClocksLast edited: April 27, 2020
  • How to Reassemble Clock after Movement RestorationLast edited: June 28, 2013
  • How to Pack a Clock or Clock Movement for ShippingLast edited: March 8, 2025

Clock Education

  • Self Winding Clocks: Most Frequently Asked QuestionsLast edited: December 3, 2012
  • Basic Electrical Principles for Self Winding ClocksLast edited: February 25, 2016

Clock History

  • Walter Durfee and the Grandfather ClockLast edited: December 21, 2019

Clock Repair Tips

  • UPDATED 2020: SWCC Style F Repair Tips 2Last edited: October 3, 2020
  • Self Winding Clocks Repair TipsLast edited: December 3, 2012

Clock Restoration Stories

  • Restoration of American ClocksLast edited: March 27, 2023
  • The Stromberg Model 31 Case StudyLast edited: June 28, 2013
  • Restoration Of Miniature Ansonias and WaterburysLast edited: June 27, 2013
  • Restoration of a 1927 Style 1 Big Ben Alarm ClockLast edited: June 27, 2013
  • The Hadacol Clock StoryLast edited: June 27, 2013

Product Guides

  • Introducing the Model 1900GS Synchronizing Battery KitLast edited: May 27, 2017
  • Model 1900s White PaperLast edited: August 15, 2020
  • Connecting Power To A 24 Volt Telco SWCCLast edited: June 27, 2013
  • The Model 1900G White PaperLast edited: January 14, 2021
  • The Model 1900W Clock Winder White PaperLast edited: June 28, 2013
  • The Model 1900S BackgroundLast edited: August 15, 2020

Uncategorized

  • ITR Service DocumentsLast edited: July 14, 2017
  • Restoration of Vintage Alarm Clocks – ForwardLast edited: August 31, 2018

If you would like to see additional library items, please contact us. As we develop new documentation it will be added here, so periodically check this page again in the future.

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