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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda, I have been asked to look at a Smiths 8 day K6A 541 clock which has an out of sequence chime and other problems. I know a bit about watch movements but clocks are new to me so I am a novice in this regard so would be grateful for any assistance, guidance or suggestions of where to find a manual etc. OK so the issues I see are as follows: 1. Chimes are out of sequence and appear to keep losing sequence (I think, unless its something I am introducing). 2. Chimes seem to only partially complete with other sections of the chimes completing on later quarters. 3. It is not a bad time keeper but needs correcting say 2 to 3 minutes every 24 hours or so. (I figure this is the pendulum screw needs adjusting and possibly a little oil here and there?) 4. There are three winding holes on the front. I Guess the middle is the actual clock and the other two are chimes and strike but which is which? The two chimes/strike winders seem to have very little movement or are stiff, is this normal? Thank you in advance. I can also be emailed directly at *****@*****.tld if anyone has copies of manuals etc.
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Hello, I'm reaching out to ask if anyone has a spare Smiths 60464E or 60466E Long Sweep Seconds Pinion (Part 275). Unfortunately the arbor end snapped off on the one I was servicing when I removed the hands and I've been unable to source one for the past few weeks. Illustrations included of part and movement type (not to be confused with the Smiths 27 CS caliber). If anyone can help, would you please get back to me with a price? I'm UK based. Thank you
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Not sure if this has been mentioned before but I just came across this http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-time-of-change-1967/ Bit of a slow starter but ultimately a fascinating look at how watch making was carried out in the UK in 1967 before computers & quartz. Thanks to http://www.grinidgetime.com for the heads up.