Can I replace a noisy clock mechanism?

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:28 pm     Post subject: Can I replace a noisy clock mechanism?

I recently found a decorative clock on a trip abroad. It fits well in an odd space in my kitchen. It is an expensive battery operated clock set in a decorative frame. The problem is it is so noisy--can I replace the movement with something quieter? Or do you have another suggestion?

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:46 pm     Post subject:

generally battery clocks are not noisy. Does it have a seconds hand, this could be the source.

In general it is an easy replacement, you may not be able to use the original hands.

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:08 pm     Post subject:

You could look into replacing the movement with a continuous sweep style movement. Generally quartz movements may have two options in regard to the second hand sweep:

1.) The "step" sweep second hand (which does have the characteristic "tick" sound as the second hand briefly pauses to mark each second to the observer. In some instances, wood cases/frames can amplify this sound.)
2.) The "continuous" sweep second hand (in which the sweep travels around the clock face in one continuous motion, making it much quieter.)
http://www.klockit.com/products/sku-BBBBN.html

Continuous sweep movements come in a high torque option if you should have a minute hand that is larger than 7" in length (from the center of the hand mount mounting hole to the end of the hand). They can also be converted to a pendulum style movement, with a pendulum drive unit, if the need should be. Sorry - No chiming options at this time...