Bulova alarm clock repair

[ManSkirtBrew]

I don't know much about clocks, but this lovely Bulova alarm clock was too nice to pass up.

When I wind it, the alarm works and the mechanism ticks, but the hands don't seem to move. I can set it, but it doesn't run on its own.

I am only able to wind it a few turns before it stops. It looks like a very standard pin pallet movement inside, so I figured I could at least tear down and clean it up.

Problem is, I'm already stuck getting the hands off. I tried levers and a Presto tool, to no avail. Do I just need to pull harder, or does this work differently from a watch movement?

It does look like the alarm hand is held in place by a swage on the center shaft, so I'm not sure what to do there.

[oldhippy]

I need to see the movement, so a good clear photo please.

[ManSkirtBrew]

I didn't want to take it apart further without getting the hands and dial off, as is my watchmaking habit.

But if that's how it's done with clocks, I'll get some more pictures soon.

[ManSkirtBrew]

Ok here it is. I guess that answers my question about age, doesn't it?

Still haven't been able to get the hands off. While I can work on it in the case, I feel like I'm going to have to get the hands off at some point to do this properly. Do I need something like the very expensive #7 Presto tool? Or the even more expensive #4?

[HectorLooi]

2 hours ago, ManSkirtBrew said:

Do I need something like the very expensive #7 Presto tool? Or the even more expensive #4?

I'm not sure if they are robust enough for clocks. Usually clock makers use clock hand removers. 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/clock-hand-removing-screw-pressure

Try dripping a drop of penetrating oil on seconds pivot and leaving it overnight. 

[oldhippy]

The hands just pull off. Use a pair of nippers to get them off. The movement is low quality just the balance jeweled. Looks very much like the vintage europa travel alarm clock movement. See photo 

Edited August 22, 2023 by oldhippy