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The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

Wingboy said:
Thanks for the link. I was told grandad won it in a footrace. My daughter will inherit it when i take the big dirtnap.
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I stand corrected. I assumed it was playing the tune on standard chime rods but it is a music box. I have seen a few Junghans carriage/mantel clocks with the music box but not a wall clock. Very unique! It is circa 1900.

I did find a couple references to similar clocks.

www.antiques-atlas.com

German 'Musical' Wall Clock

A delightful German Vienna style wall clock. This is an early piece from the Junghans factory circa 1900's and is fitted with a fully working musical chime. The case is predominantly oak with some ebonised detailing to the columns on the front of the clock. The dial is the original paper face with
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Junghans musical wall clock

I have this Junghans musical wall clock but no information on it. I would like to know the age and value. Is it possible to find out what the musical chime is. Any info would be appreciated.
mb.nawcc.org mb.nawcc.org

If you want to find out more about yours, post it up on the second link (NAWCC). You will need to have pics of the movement though. It is very difficult to ascertain anything without those. Those guys will be able to tell you everything about it as they have either seen/worked on/owned one.

Do your daughter a favour and dont run it anymore and have it serviced before you hit the dirt. It sounds like it runs perfectly but after that long it will need at least cleaned and oiled again. That can run you anywhere from $200 to $800 depending on what they say it needs. Again, the guys at NAWCC can point you to a reputable clock person in your area.

EDIT: Some of you watch guys may find that site useful as well.
 
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Do your daughter a favour and dont run it anymore and have it serviced before you hit the dirt. It sounds like it runs perfectly but after that long it will need at least cleaned and oiled again. That can run you anywhere from $200 to $800 depending on what they say it needs. Again, the guys at NAWCC can point you to a reputable clock person in your area.
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That is the best advice for anyone expecting to hand down a mechanical family heirloom/treasure of any type. Get it serviced and in good working order before you hand it down or pass away. Otherwise they may just be left an object that has become junk in a box.
  • The longer one waits (older it gets) it is the more likely it cannot be fixed due to age, wear, corrosion, parts availability, knowledge.
  • Service now will be cheaper than 10 or 20 years from now, cheaper for you than for them.
  • You will know for sure if it has become junk or not.
  • If one cares enough to pass it on, care enough to not pass on a problem or expense. Not the age old, well it will be their problem as I am gone.
This goes for a a vintage watch, vintage clock, classic car, classic motorcycle, vintage firearm... whatever.
 
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Not gonna start a new thread but…since I’m currently in Cuba and anyone wants something very specific let me know via PM.

You’ve got 2 days and there is a rum/cigar shop at the resort.

Needs to be specific as I don’t know poo.

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Sochi said:
@Lightcycle is in Vietnam based on his FB posts - not a such "ballers" (exotic?) spot comparing to Cabo :)
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I'm just a pretend baller.

The view from our hotel room:

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View from the ground floor:

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Oh wow…those are both baller…

My humble room view..

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A tiny bit different lol

Some mofos took our towels yesterday from our reserved spots on the beach…damn Quebecois

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True. And I've been waiting to learn more about what model V Strom Mad Mike's Dad rode.
 
Lightcycle said:
Yes and Da.

All the signs are in Vietnamese and Cyrillic. Just like Phuket.
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Funny, in Buenos Aires (visited in November) you can hear Rus language on every corner - lot's of draft age people or young kids who's parents sent them away are there as Argentina allows everyone in, no questions asked..
 
I would like the blue dial . Rado is doing a cobalt blue dial right now that really works for me .
Wifey bought this Tissot for me in GrandCayman 15? Yrs ago . It has a bit of a story and has travelled everywhere I go outside Canada for the last 15 ish yrs . $229. I think and I’ve gotten that value back .


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Bad cop thread or horology? Brampton kid sold a fake watch to an off-duty copy. Off-duty cop killed him. Didn't bother notifying police that he was involved.

www.cp24.com

Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter in 2021 death of Brampton teen

One of two off-duty Toronto police officers who allegedly chased and tackled a Brampton teenager who later died in hospital in 2021 has been charged with manslaughter.
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