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Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with Roman Numeral Dial, ca. 1950 – 1952

By on May 1, 2012

I really like these Schatz 400 day clocks with Roman numerals. I’ve shown this model before, but I like it so much that here is one I just repaired. The dial has the Schatz logo, and the movement has no date, so it was made ca. 1950 – 1952. I polished the base and pillars.

Repair job 5760. Horolovar back plate no. 1278. 0.004 inch thick Horolovar suspension spring.

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Schatz “Bermuda Coach” 400 Day Clock

By on April 30, 2012

This is a SchatzĀ ”Bermuda Coach” 400 day clock. It has the Schatz miniature 400 day clock movement (Horolovar back plate no. 1013a) and a date of 9 55 (September 1955) on the back. The height including the handle is 8 1/2 inches. The front and side panels are plastic. The brass rear panel has a polished front and gold painted rear.

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Repair job 5758. 0.0024 inch suspension spring. I replaced the damaged ratchet gear and the mainspring.

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Jahresuhrenfabrik Disc Pendulum 400 Day Clock

By on April 26, 2012

This 400 day clock with disc pendulum was made around 1900 – 1910. The brass base has a wooden insert. There is no suspension guard over the suspension spring, so I had to be extra careful in packing it for shipping.

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Repair job 5689. The movement is Horolovar back place number 1471. The suspension spring is .004 inch thick thinned by 30 strikes of 600 grit abrasive paper. New 19 x 36 mainspring.

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Kundo 1960s 400 Day Clock with Original Packing and Instructions

By on April 25, 2012

This Kundo standard 400 day clock (probably from the 1960s or early 1970s) still has its original instructions and styrofoam packing.

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Repair job 5730. Horolovar back plate no. 1380. .0032 inch suspension spring.

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Kundo Miniature 400 Day Clock with Brass and Glass Case

By on April 17, 2012

I think that this is such a pretty clock that I decided to show it here. The case has glass panels, and the movement is the Kundo miniature (Horolovar back plate no. 1406H). It was made in the 1950s. The case still has it original finish – not bad after about 60 years. When a case is this good, it is best to leave it alone, and not do any polishing.

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Repair job 5648. Overhaul movement, tighten barrel hook, replace ratchet gear, replace suspension spring.

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Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with 54 Instead of 49 in Circle on the Back

By on April 16, 2012

This Schatz standard 400 day clock looks ordinary – but – it has model number 54 instead of 49 in the circle on the back. Movement model 54 normally refers to the Schatz 1000 day clock, and 49 is the model of their standard 400 day clock. I’ve seen several of these mis-stamped clocks, so perhaps a batch of them was made. The circle containing the 54 is 16.2 millimeters diameter, the same as that on the 1000 day clock.

Date 8 54 (August 1954) is stamped on the back.

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Repair job S-0631. Overhaul movement, polish pivots, polish base and pillars.

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Schatz Square Dial 400 Day Clock, 1954

By on April 14, 2012

I overhauled the movement and polished the base and pillars of this clock. The owner had thought his clock would never look good again:

The movement is dated 4 54 (April 1954) on the back.

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Repair job 5724. Horolovar back plate no. 1281. 0.004 inch thick suspension spring.

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Schatz Standard 400 Day Clock with Unusual Design on Pillars

By on March 9, 2012

This Schatz standard 400 day clock is dated 2 55 (February 1955) on the movement. The pillars have a design that I don’t recall seeing before. Most pillars of this time have a series of maple leaves. These pillars have what appear to be oak leaves (or are they stylized Christmas trees?).

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Repair job 5693. Horolovar back plate 1014, adjustable pallet verge, silver dial.

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