Tochigi Quartz movement

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:59 pm     Post subject: Tochigi Quartz movement

I have had two clocks lately with the Tochigi movement. Where can I buy these movements.

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:41 pm     Post subject:

If this is a standard style movement (whether chiming with or without pendulum, non-chiming with or without pendulum, or standard time only), you may be able to replace it with another manufacturer movement. Quartz movements are extrememly versitile, so you may not need the exact "make" replacement. All you will need to do is remove the existing movement so that you can reference pertinent dimensions (shaft length, maximum dial thickness, etc). From there, check out similar movements which will have the features you want. Note that interior case dimensions may also be handy (to ensure the overal size of the movement can be acommodated within your case). If you should need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Klockit. We'd be happy to help you determine the optimal replacement.

Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:44 pm     Post subject:

Thanks Chris, I did this on the first clock. I replaced it with a chime movement from Merritts. They seem to have the best price. I just thought if these movements were in clocks, there should be a place to buy them. They look to be a better movement that the ones all the catalogs have. Guess I'll have to change this one like I did the other one. Strange, both clocks had the same problem. They both run, but the hands wouldn't move. I opened the first one, That was a disaster. Thanks again

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:04 pm     Post subject:

There are a couple of things you could check into if the hands aren't running but the clock is:

1.) Make certain (as you rotate the time set knob) that the hands do not interfere with one another. Hands can be bent, if need be, so that they will have proper clearance between one another.

2.) Make certain the cap nut is not rubbing against a case glass panel (if applicable). Make certain the hands do not rub against the glass either.

3.) Make certain the hex nut (used to secure the movement) is not over-tightened. This nut should only be finger tight + 1/4 turn. If it is too tight, it may restrict the hands from moving. If the movement should seem loose with the hex nut tightened as described above, you can use a couple of dabs of hot glue on either side of it to help stabilize it.

All that being said, remember that any quartz movement is not made to last forever. If you have eliminated the above possibilities, then you would want to consider a replacement.

Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:47 pm     Post subject:

Thanks Chris, I think everything you mentioned is ok. I just wish I could find the same Movement. It seems to be a better mov't that the replacements.