Mystery Gong Movement from Germany

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:23 pm     Post subject: Mystery Gong Movement from Germany

Dear Chris > I recently purchased a old NIB gong movement from a seller on E Bay > this movement is brand new > was originally sold by S. LaRose Inc. according to the envelope that the clock hands were in > this movement is really nice and unusal to me because the pendulum swing is above the hands ??? > two winding drums > the markings are as follows >
Hall Supply Company Germany No (0) Jewels Unadjusted (backplate left side), then on the right side > 69 151-020 32 CM 122.8 > could you please identify this movement and the maker > it has 1 gong hammer > thankyou > Jim > allpro.optical@verizon.net

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:25 am     Post subject: Mystery gong movement

According to the markings on your movement it was actually manufactured by Hermle (Franz Hermle and Sons). Hermle custom branded movements for many firms, which explains the Hall name on it, but they can be identified by their Hermle model numbers. Model #151-020 does not appear to be in production any longer. According to the markings on your unit it was manufactured in 1969 (note 69 stamped on back plate). 32cm is the pendulum length in centimeters required for this movement. It is an 8 day hour/half hour strike.