Designer large DIY wall clock. Your watch with winding based on the principle of weights

$19.43 (with coupon)
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DIY - do it yourself, do it yourself, i.e. You don’t just have to hang it up and it’s done, but you’ll have to do a little work with your hands, but you can customize it to your liking.
I like big ones Wall Clock and that's it.
These can be made in diameter up to 1.2M (and even more:)

Arrived in a box of quite impressive dimensions: 43cm * 15cm * 6cm

What is inside:

The instructions are in terrible Google English, fortunately everything is clear from the color pictures.

The dial somewhat resembles a teapot lid :)
Metal, diameter 12cm.
On the back there is a mechanism like on many wall clocks, powered by one AA.

A set of numbers, the yellow paper is removed, underneath there is an adhesive surface, on the front side there is some kind of foam material, like on many mouse pads, only thicker.

A set of the same numbers, the back side of which is covered with paper, underneath there is an adhesive surface, the front side is shiny mirror plastic, covered with a film that needs to be removed.

According to the idea, these numbers should be pasted onto those numbers, or you can get two independent sets of numbers :)
This is the Kama Sutra.

Numbers different sizes from 6 to 9cm in height and up to 12cm in width.
There are two hands: hour and minute, no seconds.
They are also quite large, hourly 31cm, minute 39cm.
The material is metal, like aluminum; a weight is soldered onto the counterweight of each arrow, so the arrows feel heavy by weight.
There is a barely noticeable film applied to the hands that needs to be removed.

The set also includes paper tools for conveniently marking the places where the numbers should be installed and some other fasteners for the central mechanism, which, as I understand, needs to be hammered into the wall.

Let's start the installation.
We use the complete marking tools.
The website contains eloquent photographs of the installation process.

Get your nails ready because... You will have to peel off a lot of films and pieces of paper.
You can stop at the first layer of numbers and leave them black; they will look great against a light background of wallpaper, but the aluminum-colored clock hands will not go well with the numbers.
Half the numbers are still black.

So I went all the way and stuck on everything that was supposed to.

I must say that the watch looks very chic thanks to the mirror surface of the numbers. Don't look at the wallpaper, it's old for experiments.
Choose the size of the installation yourself, too small - the numbers will be stuck close together and the arrows will spread further than them, too large - the arrows will not reach and it will be difficult to determine the time.
My watch diameter turned out to be 90cm.
I pasted the numbers in my own way, I like it better when they are positioned vertically rather than tilted in a circle.
What the watch lacks is a second hand; it would be easy to see whether it is running or not.
The clock moves not smoothly, but discretely; when it clicks, every second the minute hand moves a little. In complete silence, the quiet noise of the clock can be heard. For those who tend to wake up from a fly flying in the next room, these are not for you.
The accuracy of the move is normal, I can’t say until the second, because... There are no seconds, but the minutes are absolutely accurate.

Bottom line: I’m very pleased with the watch, and I wish you the same!

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A few words about grandfather clocks

The elegant weights and pendulums of mechanical watches perform more than just a decorative function. Designed according to the canons classic design, they also monitor and regulate the operation of each grandfather clock.

Weights provide energy to all grandfather clocks. Each weight performs its specific function - in a conventional watch with three weights, the passage of time, striking every hour and every 15 minutes, is carried out due to the energy of lowering the weights during a 7-8 day cycle. Winding is carried out either by lifting weights, or by means of a winding key, or manually.

The swinging pendulum controls the progress of the clock. Because a shorter pendulum swings more frequently than a longer one, each pendulum has a regulator located either above or below the pendulum hinge. It can be rotated and the pendulum can be moved up or down, changing the center of oscillation and thus changing the length of the pendulum itself.

The clock plays every hour and every 15 minutes. This occurs due to hammers hitting special saucers or cylinders. They all vary in size to achieve a specific sound. The melody is made up of a given sequence and rhythm with which each hammer strikes the corresponding saucer, cylinder or bell.

CHOOSING A PLACE FOR YOUR WATCH

When choosing a location for your watch, you should consider the following:

1. For optimal performance Your watch should be placed on a flat, stable surface.
2. Avoid setting the clock to direct sunlight. The surface of the watch that receives the most light may fade or other defects may appear.
3. Avoid installing the clock near radiators or air conditioners. Dust, as well as cold or hot air, always passes through air conditioners, so watches located in close proximity to them must be cleaned and lubricated more often to ensure their error-free operation.
4. Avoid setting the clock too close to kitchen stoves or fireplaces. They emit very hot and dry air, which can cause the wooden frame to dry out and cracks to appear. In addition, the oil in your watch, which is needed to lubricate the movement, can quickly evaporate.
5. The volume of the fight and melody will be affected by the size of the room and the amount of furniture in it. Clock set to wooden floor, will play louder than a clock placed on the carpet in a room with heavy drapes.
6. As far as possible, do not place clocks in the walkway, especially if there are small children in the house. Vibrations and shocks can affect the operation of mechanisms.

Attention : Make sure you remove the key after locking the door. Store it in safe place. Traditionally, the key is placed on top of the clock.

UNPACKING

Check the packaging carefully to make sure nothing is damaged:

1. Weights and their attachments (packed in the base of the watch)
2. Pendulum (packed in a separate box, attached inside the cardboard box or to the clock)
3. Cylinders (if you ordered a cylindrical musical mechanism, the cylinders will be packed in a separate cardboard box)
4. Carved protruding parts of the upper part of the watch (if your model has one), a winding key (for models with a key winding), a door key - all this is packaged separately. If your watch has glass shelves, they will also be included in this package.

1.After unpacking your watch, place it near the place where it will be permanently placed.

2. Using extreme care (preferably with two people), tilt the watch to ensure that all four level controls move up and down easily. You will adjust them when you install the clock in its permanent location.

3.Install the clock in its permanent location and level it using the levelers located on the base of the clock. Then use a level to check whether you have set the clock correctly. Small errors will be smoothed out by self-regulators built into our watch movements. The main thing is to make sure that the clock is stable on all four level controls.

If your watch will be placed on a carpeted surface, it will need to be adjusted after it “shrinks” so that the watch will stand level.

INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

(if they are included)

The top of your clock has holes drilled to match the size of the mounting pins of the decorative elements. Simply insert the pin into the hole and push it all the way down. If you turn slightly decorative element from side to side, it will be easier for you to lower it down.

Attention: Your watch may have several decorative elements.

ACCESS TO MECHANISM

There are four different ways gain access to the clock mechanism. Choose the method that is suitable specifically for your watch from the ones presented below.

Removable side insert (wood or glass)

1. Remove the tape.
2. Grasp the bars with your fingertips wooden insert or the handle of the glass insert.
3. Lift up.
4. Tilt the bottom of the insert into the inside of the watch.
5. Lower the insert down until it is completely removed.
6. Turn the insert at an angle and remove it from the watch through the side hole.
7. After installing your watch, return the insert to its place, following the same procedure in reverse.

Hinged side doors

Each door has hinge stops that will prevent you from opening them too wide so as not to damage the watch case. Do not try to open the doors completely to avoid damaging the hinges.

Closed sides

1. Turn the watch so that the back wall is visible.
2. Remove the four screws that hold the top back panel in place.
3. Carefully remove the back panel to gain access to the clock mechanism.

PREPARING THE WATCH FOR WORK

UNPACKING THE WINDING MECHANISM

Combat hammers are packaged for safe transportation in polystyrene foam, or using tape.

Remove the tape or foam from the hammers.

Remove foam or cardboard from the combat cylinders. Don't clean up foam from pulleys. It must be removed after the weights are installed, the pendulum and the clock have worked for 24 hours.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLING THE PENDULUM

The pendulum is packed in a separate box, which is attached with inside boxes with watches, or attached to the watch case. Be careful when opening the box to avoid damaging the pendulum.

It is important to wear cotton gloves or take soft cloth in contact with copper elements.

Remove protective film from the pendulum before hanging it.

Check the pendulum from the back. Both parts of the pendulum mounting hook must fit into both mounting holes of the pendulum holder. If this does not happen, you need to reposition the pendulum.

Carefully install the pendulum onto the pendulum holder. It has a small protrusion located at the top of the pendulum that can be broken if the holder is turned or moved suddenly. When hanging the pendulum, hold the holder with your left hand in a vertical position. Hang the pendulum on the holder.

If the pendulum does not move, it should hang straight in the center. If this is not the case, check that the clock is level. Also make sure that the pendulum holder hangs straight. If it is bent, grab it with one hand top part pendulum, and the other by the pendulum hinge and carefully turn until the pendulum hangs straight.

Attention:Grandfather Clock can have either a classic lyre pendulum or an elegant stick pendulum. The installation procedure is the same for both types of pendulum.

WIND YOUR WATCH WITH A KEY

WEIGHTS

Most models use 3 weights. Each weight must be installed correctly for the watch to function correctly. Each weight has a sticker indicating its position (left, center, right).

Weights should be hung using gloves or a soft cloth.

Without removing the foam, hang the weights from the cables. After 24 hours of operation, remove the foam.

The weights provide the watch with energy for combat (left weight), movement (central) and for playing melodies (right). Without these weights the clock will not work.

Make sure the cable is well wrapped around the pulley. The hinges should hang freely below the pulley. Before hanging the weights, tighten the hook on the top and the nut on the bottom of the weights. Hang each weight from its loops in the correct order.

WINDING YOUR WATCH WITH A KEY

Weights provide the watch with the energy it needs to function. To keep the clock running continuously, you need to wind the clock by lifting weights every seven to eight days.

The winding key is packaged separately so you don't lose it.

1.Insert the winding key in turn into each of the three holes located on the watch dial. Slowly turn it clockwise until you feel resistance. Don't worry about "rewinding" the watch - a special mechanism will not allow this.

2.When winding the watch, do not touch the weights. This will put unnecessary stress on the cable and may cause the cable spool to become over-tied and stop the watch.

3.If you plan to leave home for more than a week, stop the pendulum until you return.

Attention: On some mechanisms, the two outer weights, which are responsible for the strike and the melody, do not move down when the watch is in quiet mode or on automatic night shutdown. Even if the clock is set to chime, the weights may not lower evenly. It is normal for one weight to be slightly higher or lower than the other. The clock will still work correctly.

YOUR WATCH WITH WEIGHT WINDING

Most clocks use three weights. Each weight must be installed in the correct position to proper operation hours. Each weight has a sticker indicating its position - left, center and right.

The weights ensure the operation of the hourly chime (left weight), provide energy for the movement of the clock (central weight) and for the operation of the melody (right weight). The clock will not work without weights.

Before installing the weights, make sure you are wearing cotton gloves or have a soft cloth at hand.

Hang the heaviest weight from right side(provided that if you are facing the clock).

WINDING A WATCH USING WEIGHTS

Weights provide the watch with the energy it needs to function. To keep the watch running for a long time, you need to wind the watch by regularly lifting the weights. Typically a watch mechanism will have a chain length sufficient to allow the weights to be lowered for 8 days (hence the term "eight-day watch"), but the length of winding time may depend on the design of the case or the type of mechanism used.

1.Grip the free end of the chain with one hand while holding the chain just above the weight with the other hand. As you pull the free end of the chain down, simultaneously lift the other end slightly. Do not let the chain slack.

2. Pull the free end of the chain down. You may want to pull the chain towards you. Avoid this because... this can cause the chain links to open and eventually break.

3. Slowly and smoothly lift the weight. Jerking the chain or unexpectedly releasing a weight can also damage the chain.

4.If you are going to be away from home for a long time, stop the pendulum until you return.

Attention: On some movements, the two external weights, which are responsible for the strike and melody, do not lower when the watch is in silent mode or in automatic night shutdown mode. Even if the watch is in melody mode, the weights may not lower evenly. It is normal for one weight to be slightly higher or slightly lower than the other. The clock will work correctly.

Remember!! Use gloves or a soft cloth when handling copper weights.

YOUR WATCH WITH A CYLINDRICAL MECHANISM

UNPACKING CYLINDRICAL FIGHTING MECHANISMS

Once you have gained access to the mechanism, you will see the hammers in protective packaging.

Carefully remove the hammers from corrugated paper to avoid damaging the strings attached to them.

Open the door on the left side of the clock. You will see a red screw on the top left of the mechanism. It is intended only for transportation and to protect the striking mechanism. Unscrew and save it in case you need to transport your watch.

INSTALLATION OF COMBAT CYLINDERS

1.Make sure you are wearing cotton gloves or have a soft cloth on hand. This is very important when working with musical components.

2.Unfold the firing cylinders before hanging them on a special holder.

3. The firing cylinders are hung on protrusions located on the back side of the holder plate.

4.Starting with the longest cylinder, install all cylinders on the holders, starting strictly from the left side. Taking one cylinder, place it in the watch compartment through the front door. Then open the side door to lift and hang the cylinder on the holder. Make sure that the cylinders are not touching each other but are hanging parallel.

LAUNCHING THE PENDULUM

1.After installing the pendulum, open the front door and grasp the pendulum hinge.

2. Move the pendulum to the right or left until it almost touches the side wall. After that, release him. Leave the clock for a few minutes until the pendulum swings evenly. You should hear a distinct "tick-tock" sound.

If the sound is not clear enough, the move is not set. You must stop the pendulum and repeat the procedure. If the sound has improved, but not enough, you should repeat the procedure again, but this time move the pendulum to the other side of the body (for example, if you first moved the pendulum to the right, then next time move it to the left).

INSTALLING THE MOON DISC

The lunar dial corresponds to the lunar month, not the calendar month. The lunar month lasts 29 and ½ days. If the watch is running continuously, the moon dial will automatically follow the phases of the moon. If the watch stops, you will have to reset the moon dial.

1.Using a soft glove or cloth, touch the indentation on the dial and, using light pressure, rotate the moon disc to the right (clockwise) until the center of the moon is under the 15 mark on the dial.

2.Check your calendar last date full moon. Count the number of days, including the current day, since the last full moon.

3.Using a soft cloth or glove, turn the moon disk to the right (clockwise). One click corresponds to a 24-hour day of the lunar month. For example, if 6 days have passed since the full moon, you will turn the dial 6 clicks. On some dials you may not hear a click, in which case you will need to turn the dial 6 lunar days– each mark on the arc corresponds to a lunar day.

4. If you twist the lunar disk, or the watch has stopped for one reason or another, simply start again from point “1” of these instructions.

5. If you have difficulty turning the moon disk or it is difficult to turn: Open the door or remove the cover on the left side, provided that you are facing the clock. If you look at the back of the dial, you will see a spring. Make sure the spring is positioned correctly on the moon dial tooth. If the spring is not in its position, simply lift the spring away from the dial holder and release it.

Attention: If you are trying to set the moon and it is difficult to move, the watch face may be in the process of changing moon phases. This usually takes 6-8 hours. You will have to wait a few hours before trying to set the moon phase again.

TIME SETTING

1.Set the clock to the “silent” position (no chime or music).

2.Set the exact time by moving the minute (long) hand clockwise or counterclockwise (as is convenient for you). Move the arrow slowly and smoothly. Try not to touch the hour (short) hand, especially if you do not move it while setting the time.

3.The clock mechanism has a self-adjustment function that synchronizes the chime with time. This may take 2-3 hours. Don't move the arrows during combat.

4.Select the desired battle mode again.

Attention: Leave the watch for 2-3 hours before making further time adjustments. If after three hours the clock strikes the wrong hour, see Troubleshooting - Clock strikes the wrong hour - Synchronization.

MELODY AND FIGHT

The melody sounds every 15 minutes, the chime strikes every hour.

Depending on the mechanism model, possible various options melody and beat control. For control, levers located on the left, right or both sides are used. The purpose of the levers is indicated on a sticker or plate near the lever. The meaning of the labels is shown in the following table.

Left lever.

Right lever.

NIGHT MODE

When you select this mode, your watch will automatically turn off the melody and chime every day from 22-00 to 07-15. If the melody and battle are turned off at 10-00 and turned on at 19-15, then simply set the time to 12 hours ( rotate arrow back).

When rearranging the levers, make sure that they are in a fixed position and not in an intermediate position. You cannot switch levers while the melody is playing; wait until it ends.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Although we do not recommend that you repair your watch yourself, here are some situations that you should check before contacting your dealer or repairer. Don't try to make changes you are unsure about.

IF YOUR CLOCK IS NOT GOING OR HAS STOPPED...

1.Check that all packaging materials have been removed, including the tape used to protect the swingarm screw during shipping. (The pendulum screw is located behind the mechanism.)

2.Check the location of the clock. They must stand level and secure.

3.Cleaning all hour hands is very important for the correct operation of the watch. If your watch has a second hand, check to see if it touches the minute hand ring. If so, then you need to carefully pull the second hand towards you just enough to make room for it.

4.Reset the clock! Sometimes the pendulum is not swung enough to activate the rhythm of the clock.

5.Check that the weights are correct. Check the bottom of each weight to ensure it is positioned correctly.

6.Check that the weights are properly attached to the chains and pulley.

7.Check that all weights are wound in correctly.

8.Check the moon dial to make sure it is not causing any restrictions. The dial spring is usually bronze, in the form of a long strip; it is attached to a ridge on the moon dial. If it's in the front or back, just pull it back and put it in place. The spring is located on back side dial, inside the clock.

9.Check whether the pulley has accidentally slipped off the cable or the chain from the chain ring.

YOUR CLOCK WILL NOT STRIKE...

1.To ensure safety during transportation, the hammers are tied with tape. Check if it has been removed.

2.Make sure the selector lever is set to the correct position in one of the combat modes and not in quiet position or between modes.

3.If there is an automatic night shutdown function (“ANSO”) (lever in the upper position), and the clock strikes at night but is silent during the day, then you need to move the time forward by moving the minute hand only clockwise to 12 o’clock. (The strike select lever must be in a quiet position during the procedure.)

4.If the hour hand does not correspond to the chime, simply turn the hour hand forward or backward smoothly to the correct hour. This will not harm the watch in any way.

5. Make sure the weights have been attached in the correct order: left, center and right.

6.If you have just finished setting your clock, wait 1-2 hours. The mechanism is automatically synchronized.

7.Check that all packing material has been removed from the mechanism area.

IF THE PENDULUM DOESN'T SWING STRAIGHT

The pendulum should be parallel to the face of the clock.

If this is not the case, grab the lyre directly above the pendulum hinge with one hand and the top of the pendulum with the other, and rotate the pendulum in the opposite direction until it is level.

IF YOUR CLOCK IS SPEED OR LAG...

Time is regulated by the location of the pendulum hinge on the pendulum itself. Changing the speed is achieved by moving the hitch up or down.

To increase speed turn the round knob to the right (clockwise) to raise the pendulum hinge.

To reduce speed Turn the knob to the left (counterclockwise) to lower the pendulum. We recommend that you make several turns counterclockwise to lower the pendulum noticeably. This will help you adjust the time more accurately.

When adjusting the time, hold the pendulum with one hand while turning the knob with the other. If the pendulum disk moves with difficulty, remove the pendulum and check reverse side pendulum. Both parts of the pendulum mounting hook must fit into both mounting holes of the pendulum holder. If this does not happen, you need to reposition the pendulum.

Attention: One full turn of the knob corresponds to half a minute for 24 hours.

Remember: Adjusting the time is your responsibility, and not the responsibility of your seller or service center employees.

IF YOUR CLOCK STRIKES THE WRONG HOUR (SYNCHRONIZATION)…

Your watch has been synced before shipping. You will not have to make any adjustments unless the hour hand accidentally moves while setting the time.

If the hourly chime and time do not match, you will have to adjust them. If, for example, the clock shows 4:00, but strikes a different number of times, then:

1.Don't turn off the battle.

2.Move the hour (short) hand clockwise or counterclockwise, as is more convenient for you, slowly to the hour that the clock strikes. For example, if the clock only chimes three times, move the hour hand gradually toward three o'clock. You will notice that the hour hand turns independently of the minute hand.

3.Then turn the minute (long) hand slowly clockwise or counterclockwise, whichever is more convenient for you, until the desired time is reached. Be careful not to catch the hour hand when turning the minute hand.

4.Now the battle and melody will be installed in the correct order. This will take approximately 1-2 hours.

Remember: This is not an adjustment to time (clock lag or rush). This adjustment is only necessary if the clock strikes the wrong number of times at a given hour.

IF YOUR CLOCK IS NOT THINKING CORRECTLY (ADJUSTING THE MINUTE HAND)…

This adjustment is made if your watch starts striking not exactly at the hour, but two minutes before or after the hour.

Attention: When making this adjustment, be careful not to scratch the dial, hands, or pointer screw.

1.When the clock starts to strike, stop the pendulum and remember the time.

2.Using pliers, carefully remove the small screw that holds the minute hand in place by turning the screw counterclockwise while holding the minute hand near the small screw with your fingers.

3. Separate the arrow from the arrow axis by grasping it with your fingers at the place where the arrow connects to the axis. Pull the arrow towards you. It should be easy to remove, because... it's unscrewed. The minute hand has a small raised area on the reverse side, just around the axle hole. This is the arrow insulator. Using pliers, firmly clamp the insulator on both sides so that it does not slip off the pliers. With your other hand, turn the hour hand forward or backward as necessary to set the correct time for the battle.

4.Attach the pointer to the axle and tighten the pointer screw with your fingers. Make sure that the arrow points to the correct time that you memorized in step 1, taking into account all the adjustments that were made in step 3.

5.If the arrow does not indicate the correct time, repeat steps 2 or 3.

6.Tighten the pointer screw using pliers, but do not overdo it.

7.Start the pendulum.

8.Reset the time by moving only the minute hand clockwise (counterclockwise) until the correct time is set.

9.If after this the clock does not strike exactly the hour, repeat the procedure.

IF THE FIGHT IS WRONG

The tone of the fight directly depends on the location of the hammers. A hammer is a lever connected to and powered by a mechanism. These hammers fall and strike the corresponding cylinder. Hammers are adjusted and auditioned before shipping, but shipping and handling may cause malfunction of the hammers.

Hammers are most often used in grandfather clocks. They are flexible and made of copper. The hammers in a quiet position cannot be further than 1.5 - 2 mm from the cylinders. When resting, they can produce a dull sound only because the hammers remain on the cylinder and do not allow it to vibrate. To adjust, simply pull the hammer back, grasping it by the base and moving the section slightly back so that a distance of 1.5 - 2mm is achieved. Avoid bending the cylinders.

The firing cylinders are made of copper and cannot be adjusted. The hammers are factory installed and cannot be bent in any way. They can, however, be adjusted in a rest position by turning the appropriate screw to achieve a rest position of 1/16" - 1/8" between the hammer and the cylinder.

Make sure all cylinders are positioned correctly on the holder. If you are facing the clock, the longest cylinder should be located on the left, and the shortest one on the right.

IF THE MOON DIAL/DISC DOES NOT TURN...

The clock mechanism has a part that contains a wheel for rotating the lunar disk. Every 23 ½ hours the wheel makes a complete rotation, during which time the axis of this wheel advances the lunar disk by one lunar day. When the lunar disk is in the 6-hour "transition" period, the axis is occupied, and during this period it is not possible to manually change the position of the disk. To release the lunar disk, adjust the time until the disk is free, approximately 6 hours. This is not a malfunction, it is a matter of time.

If the lunar disk does not move for several days and seems to stand still, then the most likely reason may be that the spring cannot move from one tooth to another. If this is the case, the spring needs to be adjusted. In general, the less pressure the spring exerts on the lunar disc, the faster the spring moves from one prong to the next. If the pressure is too high, the spring cannot jump to the other tooth, even if the axle moves the disk correctly.

IF THE WEIGHTS DO NOT MOVE EVENLY

When automatic shutdown active at night ( top position), and/or on some models the “Silent” mode is selected, the timing weight will lower faster than others.

This is normal and not a defect.

WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T DO

NOT move the clock hands during battle

NOT move the hour hand; this will automatically advance the minute hand. Attention: if the hour hand does not correspond to the chime, see the paragraph “If your watch strikes the wrong hour (synchronization) ...”

NOT change the strike mode while the clock strikes

NOT hold the weights when winding with a key

NOT wind the watch without weights installed

NOT move a clock with installed weights and a pendulum

MOVING THE CLOCK TO A NEW PLACE WITHIN YOUR HOME

Moving the watch is not recommended and should only be done when necessary cases. If you decide to move your watch, follow these instructions to prevent possible problems. Remember, use a soft cloth or glove to handle the weights, pendulum and cylinders.

1.Wait until the watch has finished winding - the weights will be in the lowest position.

2.Stop the pendulum.

3.Remove the weights and place them in a safe place.

4.Remove the cylinders (from the cylindrical musical mechanism) and place them in a safe place.

5.When moving your watch to a new location, always keep it upright. Level the floor surface if necessary.

6.Reweigh the cylinders, pendulum and weights while the clock is still not wound. After installing the weights, wind the watch and set the time.

Don't wind your watch without weights. This can cause the chains to jump off the sprocket (on a chain mechanism), and the cable overlap (on a key-wound mechanism).

MOVING THE CLOCK TO A NEW PLACE

When preparing to move your watch over longer distances, we recommend contacting one of our authorized watchmakers for assistance in packing your watch. If this is not possible, we suggest that you go back to the procedure for unpacking the watch and do the same in reverse.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WATCH CASE

Your watch will not require much attention from you. However, there are a few rules that should be followed to maintain the beauty of your watch case.

1.Check periodically whether the clock is firmly positioned on all four feet. This is especially important if the clock is placed on a carpet. Because watch legs rest against the carpet, this can throw them off balance.

2.Landstand clocks are usually coated with catalyzed varnish, which protects the wood, so wiping with a simple soft cloth will be sufficient.

3.When cleaning glass, avoid getting any cleaning agent on the copper surfaces. Spray glass cleaner onto a soft cloth and then wipe the glass surface. Never spray directly onto the watch case or brass.

HOW TO CARE FOR THE MECHANISM

1.DO NOT apply any cleaner, polish, water, etc. on the copper parts of your watch. If you feel that cleaning is necessary, use a linen-free cloth.

2.Ask your watchmaker about further care behind the mechanism. Because the mechanical parts of your watch may be affected by humidity, heat or cold, lubrication or cleaning times may vary in different areas.

3.You need to have your watch oiled by a professional every 3-4 years.

Do not attempt to clean or lubricate the mechanism unless you are a qualified technician. Do not use mechanical spray lubricant or any other oil!

4.Check the weights from time to time to see how tight they are.

For the future, keep the instructions near your watch. Minor adjustments and precautions will extend the life of your watch by long years. If something happens to your watch that is not covered in these instructions, DO NOT attempt to disassemble or repair the watch yourself - unless you are a qualified watchmaker. The mechanism and dial of the watch are the best in the world today. But this mechanical watches, they need to be cleaned and lubricated periodically. If your watch requires servicing, you should call the technician who installed your watch.

HISTORY OF THE MOON DIAL

One of the most common questions among new watch owners is: “What is the purpose of the moon dial, and what do the pictures and symbols mean?” The question itself already tells us how much has changed in this world.

Now it is very difficult to imagine how important the changing phases of the Moon used to be. In the late 17th century, a lunar dial was added to most clocks so that people could plan ahead for days when there would be a full moon, so that traveling at night would not be as risky. Watchmakers sought to recreate and predict the appearance of the moon, in each of its phases, on a watch dial.

The arcuate dial was first used in the early 18th century and was a real breakthrough among watchmakers. Around 1720, it featured moving numerals - numerals that moved back and forth with the movement of a pendulum. Among them were galloping deer, rocking ships and Grandfather Time with a scythe. At the time, there was no practical value in this watch function. This was done simply for beauty.

After adding moving figures to the arch above the dial, the next step was to reflect the phases of the moon. On many dials the well-known Moon Man in the form of a circle divided in half: a person’s face on one half, and the landscape of the moon on the other half of the circle. The rocking ship was often used as a symbol of the sea, and the deer as a symbol of the land.

Now in modern world moving figures on the dial play faster decorative role, than useful, but this function is still in demand.

Many signs associated with the moon and its influence are tracked. Among them:

Clean the house during the dark moon, and there will be no moths or spiders in the house.

Trees planted on the full moon will be fruitful.

Peas and potatoes should be planted during the waxing period of the moon.

The meat of animals killed during the waxing moon will not become dry during cooking or canning.

The amount of snow in winter is determined by the number of days from the first snow in the fall to the next full moon.

The roof should be laid during the waning moon (between the full moon and the new moon) so that the roof is laid when the horns of the moon are turned down, then it will not deform and rise. The same applies to wooden paths.

FIGHT HISTORY

Westminster fight

Westminster is the most famous battle in the world. Almost every person associates the Battle of Westminster with the Victorian Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament in London.

However, it originally corresponded to the clock of the university church of St. Mary the Great in Cambridge, England. The words for this beautiful melody were borrowed from Gandel's symphony “

Whittington fight

The famous Whittington fight was borrowed from the Church of St Mary le Bow in Cheapside, London. The legend is this: Dick Whittington ran away from a home where he was being mistreated, but returned when he heard a fight telling him “Come back - Whittington, Mayor of London.” Dick returned and subsequently served as Mayor of London three times.

The battle Sep- Michael

This one of the most famous fight tunes is closely associated with America. The first bells to ring this melody were cast in London and installed in 1764 in St. Michael's Church in Charleston, South Carolina. When the British occupied this city during the Revolution, they removed the bells and sent them back to England. A wealthy merchant from Charleston discovered them in England, bought them and sent them back to America. In 1823, cracks were discovered in some of the bells and they were sent back to London for new casting. In 1862, during the Siege of Charleston, the bells were sent to Columbia for safety. But during transportation they were seriously damaged. Only a few fragments remained, which were sent to London, where they were stored original templates. In February 1867, the bells were again installed in the bell tower of St. Michael's Church, and on March 21 they chimed “Home again, home again from a foreign land.”

Fight "Ave Maria"

In 1825, Franz Schubert wrote seven melodies based on Sir Walter Scott's poem "The Maid of the Lake". The action of the poem takes place in the early 1500s in the forests of Scotland, where Ellen Douglas was hiding. King James V exiled the entire Douglas clan because Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, had imprisoned him as regent under James. Ellen's song is a prayer for her and her father's safety in the woods.

« Oh yeah To Joy»

Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was first performed in Vienna in 1824. Beethoven, who finally lost his hearing in 1819, could not hear either the symphony itself or the applause that followed it. This was Beethoven's last great work. It included part of F. Schiller's Ode to Joy, which Beethoven had wanted to set to music for many years. This music by the great composer is the official anthem of the European Union.

A few words about melodies

First of all, your watch is designed to tell time. And they weren't created like musical instrument with perfect sound. The tone of the melodies will be different in different models watches due to the different wood of their cases, and how much moisture the wood absorbs or releases in interaction with environment. Combat cylinders are mass produced and are not calibrated to perfection. Melodies are created in the sound of a set of cylinders. The chime of each hour is different from all other melodies, so that it is obvious that this is the beginning of a new hour. The speed of the melody is set by the mechanism and cannot be changed. Although the speed will decrease as the mechanism becomes dirty. Cleaning will restore the original speed of playing melodies.

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