I have just started to get interested in horology and I am undertaking my first project. Rather than try a rebuild first out I have obtained a movement and an old case with a broken movement. My idea is to fit the working mechanism into the case and then mend the broken one I have taken out.
The new mechanism does not fit into the case as is so I am expecting to have to re fit. My first question is
Is it better to mount the whole clock assemble on the frame and have it all working and then offer it up to the clock case?
Secondly 5here nis a lever on the front of the mechanism that protrudes what would be the front face of the clock. When you move it the clock chimes. Does there have to be a slot in the clock face for this lever?
Sorry if they are dumb questions but you have to start somewhere!
Thank you