Howard Miller Webster 613-559 w/ Hermle 1050-020

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:21 am     Post subject: Howard Miller Webster 613-559 w/ Hermle 1050-020

Hi,
I am a complete newbie to clocks. I recently purchased this clock at a local shop. It is a used Howard Miller Webster 613-559 w/ Hermle 1050-020 mechanism. The case is 20 years old but the mechanism is new (it has date code "V" (2009?). I purchased the clock for $600 (is that a good deal?).

Please critique the Westminster chime; for some reason I do not think it sounds like it should. Am I correct? Does it need adjustment? Thanks for your comments!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUTcnZVinI4

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:39 pm     Post subject:

The movement itself costs around $330. Is $600 a good price, that's up to you, it is a nice looking clock.

The westminster chime melody sounds good, however the counting of the hours seem to sound strange. I would make sure the hammers are striking the rods squarely.

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:58 pm     Post subject:

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm glad to hear you think the Westminster chime sounds OK. I thought it was off on that 4th "ding." It sounds like it hits too quick after the previous ding. Is that something that can be adjusted? The hammer that hits the 4th "ding" doesn't go as high as the other ones, I don't know whether that is normal or not.

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:04 am     Post subject:

Very nice clock, congrats. The "Webster" model is still manufactured and is about $1,200 new:

Howard Miller 613-559 Webster Mantel Clock
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XGQAXQ

Try tweaking that hammer, see if it sounds better. Perhaps the place where you bought it can adjust, too.