Grande Sonnerie

[weedrummerkid]

Hello,

I am building a mechanism that has many similarities with a grande sonnerie. Are there diagrams of this complication available anywhere? In general, where should I look for drawings of movements, complications, or whole watches or clocks?

I really appreciate your help.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[J. A. Olson]

It works like any quarter chime clock, but the hour strike is tripped every 15 minutes than just at the hour. Usually, they both work with gear rack and snail cam mechanisms.

 

[Ralph]

Is it a 2 train system or a 3 train system?

Ralph

 

[weedrummerkid]

Thanks!

Anyone have ideas as to diagrams, of this complication or of horological mechanisms in general?

 

[Mr Smith]

There are many books available full of pics, drawings...
BTW, are you "weed-drummer" or "weedrummer" ?

 

[soaringjoy]

Try Steven T. Connover's "Chiming Clock Repair".

Jurgen