Designer Clockworks

05/23/2026

A version of 1930s Sound of Time. I love the steady ticking of this small and unique time machine. It reminds me of a diesel engine.

05/20/2026

A couple of special clocks came in this week. A Lux Rotary Clock, (aka Tape Measure Clock); and a Bayard French Carriage Clock with movement by Duverdrey & Bloquel.

04/17/2026

If you have patience to watch, here is the lecture with photos and some videos of the restoration of Big Ben by the man who oversaw the restoration/conservation project.

64 likes, 5 comments. "The Conservation of the Great Clock of Westminster – Big Ben"

01/30/2026

Name these 3 Chime Tunes played by same Clock. Which is most Poplar? Which is most Rare? Which do you like best?

01/30/2026

This Clock Case is a Variety of Woods

01/21/2026

My first mechanical clock was a 1976 Hamilton Bracket style mantel clock with a German made Hermle Spring Wound floating balance type 340-020 movement. It works but needs an overhaul.

My 2nd and larger Bracket style was a 1986 Howard Miller with Spring Wound, new style balance, model 1050-020 Hermle movement.

My 3rd Hermle is ticking away in a Beautiful Howard Miller Jennison Wall Clock featuring a model 1051-030 45cm pendulum drop. This Wall Clock is a 1995, and keeps time accurately to about 1/2 minute in 3 -4 weeks. It has never been overhauled, all original. 1995 was the year Howard Miller died.

01/17/2026

Whittington uses the full range of Chime Notes. Urgos Movement in Custom Clock Case by Designer Clockworks.

01/12/2026

For 2 hours I waxed the entire case with Howards Feed-n-Wax, then cleaned the glass.

01/06/2026

Completed Rescue/Restoration/Customized Grandfather Clock Vintage era: 1989-2025 and includes an 1887 Estey Concert Grand Piano Soundboard.
Movement is Urgos UW66004 Currently playing select Wi******er Chimes. Other chime options include Whittington and Westminster.

01/05/2026

Completed the rebuild and installation about a week ago. I am currently adjusting the Geneva stopworks which regulate how far you can wind the weights without damage. But here’s a video of the Grandfather Clock, finally completed. I am having a name plate engraved that I will install soon.