555 30-Day Clock (Made in China)

[Gramham]

Hello Everyone,

I am wondering if anyone has an experience dealing with this brand or type of clock?

I am hoping that it is a Chinese reproduction of a western design I could research and learn more about.

Thanks in advance!

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[HectorLooi]

I got one of these about 2 years ago. Keeps pretty good time. Quite a straightforward movement. 

[Gramham]

@HectorLooi,

 

So wonderful!  Any paperwork on the movement at all? 

Dare I ask about the existence of a tear down video? 

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[HectorLooi]

34 minutes ago, Gramham said:

@HectorLooi,

 

So wonderful!  Any paperwork on the movement at all? 

Dare I ask about the existence of a tear down video? 

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Sorry, no. I don't know much about this clock. I bought it off eBay just after the start of the pandemic. I had too much time on my hands and proceeded to restore it. It was pretty straightforward, nothing tricky. There wasn't much wear on the pivots or plates.

But you'll need a clock mainspring let-down tool and a mainspring winder. The springs in a 30 day clock can be a killer (literally).

But I know of a video on YouTube of a similar Chinese movement. 

I know our resident clock expert on WRT, @oldhippy, will probably freak out if he watches this video again. Just remember not to follow what you see in the video. 

[Kalanag]

The movement can still be found at Aliexpress…

 

[HectorLooi]

That is way overpriced for a movement of this quality. 

[oldhippy]

You would be better of getting a Smiths strike and learning about that movement then something from China. I can tell you a Smith strike will last a lot longer then that heep, also you will be able to obtain parts for it.