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Question from a newbie

PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:52 pm
by Bones
First off - thanks for letting me into this group. I've been interested in clocks for many years and have finally started to tinker with them. I've recently acquired what I think is an unbelievable deal - probably not the highest quality thing in the world, but let me explain. I was able to pick up 1972 Emperor 300 clock that has never been assembled for really cheap ($125). The movement is still in the box. I'm also a hobbyist woodworker. At any rate, the movement has never been out of the box (~40 years). Would you suggest that I clean it and oil it before running it?

Mark

Re: Question from a newbie

PostPosted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:14 pm
by Torsion
Hi Bonnes and welcome
If is were me I would make sure it was clean and oiled before hand but it depends upon visual condition.
A picture or two would help.
Dell

Re: Question from a newbie

PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:13 pm
by Bones
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qhfNstwz1ry3FkSh9

Hopefully the attached link works. Also curious about the manufacturer.

Mark

Re: Question from a newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:54 pm
by Torsion
I think you will find it was made in Germany ha ha, google Uhrenfabrick because there was more than one, it looks very clean to me, but I would still oil the pivots before running but DON’T oil the wheels (gears).
Dell

Re: Question from a newbie

PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:26 pm
by Bones
Thanks very much