Hi all,
I'm fixing up a Metamec model 7637 wall chimer with a (correct for model) 1980 Hermle 341-020 movement (even though "Made in England" is proudly emblazoned on the dial).
It's missing the pendulum so I'm looking at buying a replacement. I'm finding it hard to get hold of anything with a proper rating nut for a reasonable price (i.e. for less than I paid for the rest of the clock). They mostly seem to have a clamping screw on the back, making fine adjustments pretty hit-or-miss. Some have a fake rating nut, only for show, which does nothing!
Is this common? I wonder why the pendulum makers should want to save 5p on such a necessary part? I do have a 19thC Frech clock with fake nut, but at least that has fine rating via the suspension adjuster.
Peter
I'm fixing up a Metamec model 7637 wall chimer with a (correct for model) 1980 Hermle 341-020 movement (even though "Made in England" is proudly emblazoned on the dial).
It's missing the pendulum so I'm looking at buying a replacement. I'm finding it hard to get hold of anything with a proper rating nut for a reasonable price (i.e. for less than I paid for the rest of the clock). They mostly seem to have a clamping screw on the back, making fine adjustments pretty hit-or-miss. Some have a fake rating nut, only for show, which does nothing!
Is this common? I wonder why the pendulum makers should want to save 5p on such a necessary part? I do have a 19thC Frech clock with fake nut, but at least that has fine rating via the suspension adjuster.
Peter