Hermle doesnt chime

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:57 pm     Post subject: Hermle doesnt chime

Can anyone help? I have a hermle that does`nt chime ,I have tryed the lever which i believe turns the chime on and of in both positions but nothing ,as you can tell i know nothing about clocks ,i inherited it a few weeks ago,i would be very greatful of any info.

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:25 pm     Post subject:

we need some more informatiom.

Please tell all the numbers and letters on the back plate of the mechanism as this will tell us how old it is and what model it is.

If you have had it some time it may need a service. Dirt plays a huge part in stopping clocks and causes wear which has to addressed.

Later Hermle also suffer from barrel wear and a lot suffer from weak mainsprings.

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:44 pm     Post subject:

Sorry! yes i suppose it would help.This is what is on the back plate.

franz hermle
1151-050h
no 0 jewels

I have`nt had it long so it may need a service as i dont know when it last had one,is this something i can do myself or should i call in an expert.

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:15 pm     Post subject:

Ok the h says your clock movement is at least 12 years old.

Probably hasn't been overhauled in that time.

Possibly just needs cleaning and oiling. Unless you know what you rae doing I would recommend an expert do it. It's a nice mechanism.