Quartz Clock Running WAY too fast, anyway to fix this?

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:57 am     Post subject: Quartz Clock Running WAY too fast, anyway to fix this?

I have had this clock for about 10 years, it came from my mom and has kept perfect time for years, recently we noticed the clock had suddenly started running fast and was about 20 mins too fast.

No battery changes no movement of the clock just suddenly started running fast, thought humm maybe the battery was old or something, changed battery and it is still running fast, in 2 days it runs about 15 mins fast so aprox 8 mins a day fast.

Just stumped as to why this is suddenly happening, sounds silly cuz this is only about a 40$ clock but I really want to either fix this or have it fixed, I love the clock and it is from my mom so as easy as it would be to replace I would do double the work to keep it.

I took a good look at the back and there is a hole but no screw to adjust or anything, it takes a AA and has some markings on it that might help

The front face says quartz LONDON and the back (on the clock part) it has the AA battery compartment and also says ALARON QC2012 TOKEI TOCHIGI

I just wondered what happened, do quartz clocks suddenly fail or lose adjustment after years like this and can it be adjusted or fixed?

I did take the faceglass off and confirmed the hands are firm and in place (not drifting) and that all seems fine and solid, even tried a 3rd battery in case it was something voltage wise (this time a duracell vs walgreens generic) and even with the duracell same thing after a day or two I am over by 8-15 mins.

ANY input appreciated,

Worst case might take this into a clock shop and see if they can't gut it out and pop a new quartz box into it or something...

BillAustin@comcast.net

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:34 pm     Post subject:

The best bet may be to look into a replacement quartz movement. I will admit that my experience with quartz movements is general - however, my experience has also taught me that (in many cases) this type of problem is usually due to gear slippage or possible gear wear of the clock movement. I do not believe that this is a repairable function on a quartz movement (keeping in mind that you are always welcome to seek out a second opinion).

A standard (non-chiming, non-pendulum) quartz movement runs about $5, and is relatively easy to accommodate to most clock cases. Also - - They can normally be mounted without need of an experienced repairman. Please use the link below to view helpful tips for selecting and mounting quartz movements. You may refer specifically to “reference guide for all quartz movements” and “assemble a quartz movement” – as well as some of the various other links provided. These links may also prove helpful for removing the existing movement from the clock case (being that your original movement is only 10 to 15 years old – and may be similar in mounting to movements we currently stock).

http://www.klockit.com/depts/dept-142.html

Whether you consider movement replacement a final option, or an immediate one, you are always welcome to contact Klockit directly with questions or concerns. We would be more than happy to help in any way that we can.