Introducing myself

[rgmt79]

Ok, since my last posting, I have now done some research and established that despite the name Seth Thomas on the face of the dial, this is not a Seth Thomas clock. It in fact a Japanese clock Seikosha. You will see from the pictures below that the only mark anywhere on the clock is the trademark on the movement frame. The pendulum is not correct for this clock, I fail to understand how it found it's way among the box of parts sent to me, the seller is none the wiser either. Anyway, I have attached a picture of the complete movement and associated pendulum (I found these on another clock forum). I would appreciate any comments anyone might have about this clock and it's movement. Also, advice on where I can obtain a pendulum like the one in the photo?

Thanks,

Richard

[Bernie Weishapl]

What makes you think this is a Japanese clock Seikosha? Could you take a good close up pic's of the movement especially the trademark? That looks like a seth thomas trademark but can't be sure. I tried to blow it up but gets blurry but it looks like a ST logo to me. Attached is a ST trademark symbol.

[rgmt79]

Hi Bernie, I'm sorry, I thought I had loaded a picture of the Seikosha symbol on the movement. It seems that this company started out by copying ST clocks (movements and cases). I first became suspicious when I tried to match the case with the range of cases made by ST and there was nothing of similar size...in fact the clock I have is about 75% the size of the ST Global. The movement is pretty much identical to the equivalent ST.

Thanks for your interest. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Richard

[rgmt79]

I have now removed the fake paper dial and pleased to find that the original (also paper) Seikosha dial is still there and in good condition. I have removed as mush of the new dial and it's glue as I can without wanting to damage the original...I think it will look good in the restored clock:-)

Richard