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SWCC Bushing Tips

November 2, 2017 by Ken Reindel

Sometimes well meaning clock repair folks attempt to repair their own SWCC movements, and the results can be difficulty and damage.  To avoid issues, here are some observations on rebushing SWCC plates, where misalignment can lead to major trouble. It is disappointing to see movements defaced with huge reamers which leave ugly and deep burrs […]

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Our New Thor and Hercules Frequency Converters

September 30, 2017 by Ken Reindel

AVAILABLE NOW!  Our new Thor AND Hercules frequency converters!  Thor replaces the original Model 1935-60W with more power at a more affordable price!  And, Hercules sets the new bar, at 200 watts (240 watts intermittent)!  If you would like to learn more or to order Thor, please click Thor.  For Hercules, click Hercules.  You can […]

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Our New Athena 50Hz to 60Hz or 60Hz to 50Hz Converter

July 13, 2017 by Ken Reindel

See our entire line of high-quality 50Hz to 60Hz and 60Hz to 50Hz converters here.               Introduction.  The Model 1930 (shown above left) is our original 50Hz to 60Hz or 60Hz to 50Hz converter, designed to provide proper voltage and frequency to vintage electric clocks, turntables and other devices. […]

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10 Year Anniversary of the Model 1900S

January 2, 2017 by Ken Reindel

On April 3 of this year, we celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of the Model 1900S!  Our first Model 1900S was sold on Ebay April 3, 2007.  Since then, we have supplied thousands of customers battery solutions for their clocks through our website, many of which included the Model 1900S.  We are proud to offer these […]

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How much will my clock movement restoration cost?

October 21, 2016 by Ken Reindel

How much will it cost?  This is one of the first questions we hear.  It’s not surprising. Everyone is afraid of being “taken to the cleaners” or “having their clock cleaned.”  These common expressions turn up on websites for virtually all services and products.  One clock repair site carries the latter comment as its motto. […]

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What can I realistically expect in my restoration?

September 4, 2016 by Ken Reindel

We rarely get this question, because most people who have experience with us are aware of the remarkable work that is done with their treasured timepieces.  However, every so often we run into expectations that are beyond what even we (or anyone else) can realistically do. This post is meant to address these issues and set […]

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New Shipping Address

May 18, 2016 by Ken Reindel

Dear Customers–Our clock shop in Broomfield, CO. is now open.  Our new address can be found in our Contact Us section.  Please be aware that if you send something to our old Cedar Park address it may be unrecoverable.  So please be sure to check out our new address.  Also, please DO NOT send anything […]

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Coming soon: Winder for NSWCC Clocks!

February 25, 2016 by Ken Reindel

This year, in celebration of our 10 year anniversary of supplying No. 6 renewable batteries, we are introducing a product meant for use with National Self Winding Clocks. It is most unusual because it provides the winding pulse timing AND 1900G-like performance needed to drive these very stubborn clocks. The NSWCC clocks are unlike any […]

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Relocation Update: We are up and running!

September 29, 2015 by Ken Reindel

Updated July 30, 2016:  We have had a very successful start-up in our new shop.  Many customer clocks have been restored and shipped back since re-opening in April 2016. Thank you for your patience! We always have some backlog of work here to do, so it is difficult to turn projects around instantaneously.   If you still […]

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No. 6 Dry Cells: Options for Vintage Clocks

April 4, 2015 by Ken Reindel

This year Ken’s Clock Clinic is celebrating its 10 year anniversary supplying the “New Standard” renewable No. 6 batteries for use in vintage clocks and other devices. Our first product was the Model 1900, the most economical in our line, and we still supply it today. Thereafter, we introduced the Rechargeable 3 Volt No. 6 […]

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