1958 Golden Hour Mantel Clock. In-Depth Clock Documentary Series.

[@c3piano]

I bought one in 1970 and I'm looking at it right now. I was working as a boxboy and I saved up the $50.00 to buy it. It still works perfectly and I've enjoyed it all these years.

[@bugsysdadenterprises]

Great Video !! It's a good thing to keep up interest in these beautiful clocks. I've found a great niche business in restoring, repairing and selling these clocks online. In just over 2 years in business, we've completed over 250 clock projects. There were a few million made, but we estimate only a few thousand survive today. We love helping to preserve these as living history.

[@Padmoon327]

Just bought one. Beautiful condition. Thanks for helping me set the time!

[@sandimay2705]

My grandmother had one. I remember it when I went to visit her for summer vacations. No wonder she had one, my parents must have brought her it. My home town is Belleville, Illinois! Wish I had one. I’ll have to try to find one!

[@paulashoebridge200]

Such a magnificent piece of work!! It's so gorgeous!!! Great video "Clock Guy"

[@burneternally]

Check out that model with a geiger counter. Radium was used for the glow of the hands and number positions.

[@sebestyenendre238]

I you are unsure/afraid it will break then unplug it, and plug it back in when the time is correct on the clock. You are welcome.

[@kellyfitzhugh6601]

That is a very ingenious design. Thanks for explaining how it works.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks for watching.

[@davidgrisez]

Since I was born in 1951 I used to see the Jefferson Golden Hour Clock at my grandfather's home in South Euclid, Ohio during the 1960s. Only many years later did a learn from internet websites how this clock worked.

[@MsDawnnee]

That is beautiful. Wonderful to find something that old in pristine condition. xx

[@the_clock_guy]

Amazing.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Beautiful Clock

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you. Sorry I haven't posted much content lately. We have been so busy. Laura, I know you love clocks so I will try to get new videos up soon.

[@homeboundmama9968]

Wow that's awesome

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you.

[@jsl151850b]

*ATTENTION!! To prevent damage don't set it ahead 1 hour.* *Unplug it for 11 hours.*

[@betsyspurr5512]

That is such a cool clock!! Ahead of its time! It would look good 100 yrs from now too!

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks for watching

[@yukokaystevenson4438]

Love your mid-century corner. And the clock, she's a beaut! Great video.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks. Me too.

[@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182]

Wow LOVE THAT CLOCK

[@the_clock_guy]

Me too.

[@vickiecorun9292]

That is a beautiful clock.

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you.

[@robertmills3682]

I have one in my living room. I kept looking up at it while watching your video. They are really neat. Thanks for sharing.

[@the_clock_guy]

They are. Thanks.

[@manualgeorge4349]

Wonderful thanks for the video 🕰 🎋

[@the_clock_guy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cookiesmom2079]

What a beautiful clock! Must be a joy to have 🥰

[@margaretwilliams3137]

Beautiful clock 👍

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks.

[@virginiasummer2619]

I have this clock too- it’s a nice clock. My husband got it for us as a wedding gift - we paid very little for it at the time. I don’t think it works now but I’m glad to see how to set it properly

[@the_clock_guy]

The electric motors heat the gears and grease on these clocks. After years of service they just stop running. Older ones are notorious for seized motors. The motors are still available through third party suppliers. They cost around $45, and are pretty easy to replace. My email is: [e-mail]

[@cookiesmom2079]

When you were talking about data and punch cards and 70’s blast from the past, it made me remember using a Gestetner to make copies in high school (another 70’s memory).

[@the_clock_guy]

That's funny.

[@mikibihon8826]

do you mean a mimeograph copy?

[@karendegeyter2937]

This is amazing I had never seen a clock like this before. Thanks for sharing with us. I appreciate all the info .

[@the_clock_guy]

Thanks for watching.

[@tweetphoto1]

Wow! Thanks for the lesson in setting the time. I just found one in the wild at a swap meet today and it works! :) Having the original box is insane! That has to be super rare, it looks like NOS.

[@the_clock_guy]

That is awesome!

[@manuelakippes806]

Duane the clock guy is back 👍 Thanks so much for this presentation of such an amazing timeless clock. 🌹🤗💖😘

[@mikibihon8826]

I have that clock, my wife bought it at a yard sale 30 years ago for $1. I found out the gear of the clock motor was worn-out. The motor comes with the gear which cost $45. I hope I can find a cheaper clock motor. The gear is available for $9, but you need a special tool to remove and install it.

[@kamspork8408]

Just purchased 2 jefferson mystery clocks in prestine working condition. 1 golden hour, 1 golden helm both for $200 Canadian(Victoria B.C.) $156. 58 USD. SWEEEEEEET deal!!!!

[@the_clock_guy]

Very nice!

[@kahalak8171]

That is a beautiful clock and I appreciate your info on how to set the time. I just found you on KZbin and have subscribed, your instructions are very clear and it was a pleasure to watch this video. I will look for one of these clocks this morning.

[@rakamas]

That's really nice 👍😄❤️

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@knoxtique]

Nice 👍

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you for watching.

[@tinabowdrn174]

It's a really beautiful clock, and I like your MCM corner. Also, you've become so much more comfortable in front of the camera. You're doing a great job! 👍

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I am going to watch it again to see what I did right.

[@tinabowdrn174]

@@the_clock_guy you just seem more at ease, like you are in the dumpster diving videos. Your early videos, you seemed a little nervous. But this one, you're much more relaxed, and your enthusiasm and love for this clock shines through! You did a great job!!

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

GORGEOUS CLOCK! How did you come by it? And YES about the moon landing. I was 13. It was beyond wonder.

[@the_clock_guy]

A friend who sells antiques at our local "Antiques Emporium" has tried to sell this clock for years. He wanted a lot for it and it wasn't even running. These Jefferson's are notorious for burning out their motors. (Very expensive to get fixed!) I fix many of the clocks at the emporium for people at no charge. (I just love to do it, and most clocks aren't really worth the true cost of repairs by professional clock shops.) You buy a clock for $100, but it costs $400 to $700 to repair, or $200 just to clean it?! Most people say, no way and the clock just sits on the mantel looking great but not working. I hate that scenario. That is what got me into clock repair in the first place. I just can't stand to see these mechanical marvels sitting around doing nothing! They deserve better. Their histories and legacies deserve better. I have an inner need to keep these family heirlooms making more memories for their owners. Clocks are not static things we hang on our walls to look pretty. They are family friends that watch everything. They see our children being born, and watch them grow up. They watch family celebrations, and Saturday morning cartoons. They are sometimes the only sound in the home when an older family member takes their last breath. I remember my father's last breath. It was Nov. 14, 1979. I just turned 19 and my father had an inoperable brain tumor. My whole family was in the livingroom, by the fireplace, holding my father's hands. The room was silent, or so it seemed, as we heard his last breath. Then, a beautiful, soft ticking sound came into focus. It was my family's grandfather clock methodically ticking away, as it had done for over 30 years. I looked up and the clock told me it was 4:20PM. I still think of that scene 44 years later. It makes me cry and smile at the same time. That clock has seen a lot of memories, as do other families' clocks. Their ticking and chiming become background noise that we learn to shut out as our lives get busy. Days and weeks go by when we don't hear our methodical friend even though it chimes every 15 minutes! When I began clock repair, I vowed to never charge for my repairs. I only charge my cost for parts, and only if I need to buy something. I can not put in to words the inner joy that comes with what I do. Returning a family's repaired clock is like returning family memories to the person trusted to keep those memories alive. It is one of the most satisfying feelings in my life. And that is how I come by most of my clocks. Grateful people give clocks to me as a thank you for my service to them. Thanks for asking.

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

@@the_clock_guy Wow. So BOTH of you have souls of angels inside you. XOXOOXOXXO to both you and "Frugal Mommie".

[@slaterlover]

You’re so knowledgeable about clocks. My Aunt has a grandfather clock I believe is either from the late 70s or early 80s that I’m trying to sell but I don’t know enough information about it. Is there any way to contact you through email, and you could take a look at photos to tell me what you know about it. I would appreciate it, Thank you.

[@the_clock_guy]

[e-mail]

[@600miles]

4:31 my parts clock is cracked, it's actually glass but still operates.

[@mikibihon8826]

Luck you you can replace the glass at a cost of $7, plus S/H, thru the internet. The glass is glued to the minute hand, which have a toothed ring directly in contact with the clock motor.

[@campbub]

how do the square ones rotate?

[@SEAhawks077]

I have one of these that needs some restoration. Do you offer this?

[@the_clock_guy]

I don't touch the surface and paint wear. I do put new motors in them though. They are known for the motors seizing up after many years. It would cost you around $50 plus the shipping costs. [e-mail]

[@dr.trixiecp5651]

Ooooooooo fancy clock!

[@the_clock_guy]

Thank you.

[@jordanbusby6231]

What do you know about the Seth Thomas legacy series of clocks?

[@the_clock_guy]

A lot. They are similar the the Howard Miller Bracket clocks. Hamilton also made the same style.

[@jordanbusby6231]

Hi, Mr Duane what do you think of new haven clocks?

[@the_clock_guy]

I love New Haven clocks. Are you looking to buy one?

[@jordanbusby6231]

@@the_clock_guy no not right now, have you heard of the ingraham alamo clock (

[@janetburke2739]

That kind of clock has always fascinated me. BTW, is that record player a hi-fi or a real stereo?

[@the_clock_guy]

That beauty is a Delmonico Korting from the late 1950s. It has a Telefunken turntable. It is from Germany and has a shortwave and medium wave radio with all of the European cities labeled on it. It puts out 60 watts (which is a lot for those days). I had to do some repairs to get it working, and it works great now. I love playing Sinatra and Mitch Miller Christmas records on it. I could do a video on it if you would like. Let me know.

[@janetburke2739]

What a treasure! I'd love to see a video about it! I'm old enough to remember seeing cabinets of a similar type in my friends' homes when I was (an envious) teenager. Oh, I concur with your choices of Sinatra and Mitch Miller records. Back in the day, one of my (non-rock) favorites was the original soundtrack record from West Side Story.

[@donnabusic9785]

Out of curiosity I looked the original price up....19.95. Today it could sell for 250 or higher to the right buyer in mint condition. I missed the first steps on the moon I was still in the womb. Lol BTW your clock is in much better l shape than many I ran across in My quick search.

[@the_clock_guy]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@PschyoSupposeiam]

I figured out and repaired one as a young boy and my Mom threw it out later over radium scare stories along with uranium glass .

[@trishallain6503]

I wish you repaired antique pocket watches. I bought my youngest son, Alexander a 100+ year old gold filled, 17 jeweled pocket watch, but it doesn't work. Unfortunately the jewelers I called, either didn't want to touch it, or they had to send it out of state. You I would trust not to steal it, and swap for a lesser valued watch. 😞

[@the_clock_guy]

I would never steal or swap anything a person entrusted to me. If you send it to me, I will look at it and let you know what it might need. Most just need a good cleaning. I would not charge for the repair or cleaning. You would just need to pay for shipping. Send some pictures. I would love to see it. [e-mail]

[@terryjohnston2231]

Mine runs fast, can you adjust it?

[@the_clock_guy]

How fast is it? The easiest way I have found to slow down an old electric clock is to plug it into an extension cord. The faster it is, the longer the cord needs to be. The resistance in the cord adds a tiny bit to the power consumption, which may slow down the motor ever-so-slightly. (I'm not saying it's the best way, but if it is off a few seconds, I have found this helps sometimes.)

[@legroll]

Generally, when the GH is running fast, the glass has come loose from the geared ring, causing the glass to actually run at a slightly faster pace than the ring itself.

[@suzanneeckstein13]

Do you work on vintage Rolex watches

[@the_clock_guy]

No, I do not. I love vintage watches. I barely have time to work on clocks, much less expanding in to watches.

[@amputeeauntie]

Do you sell clocks?

[@the_clock_guy]

Yes I do.

[@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182]

Nice stero FRUGGLE daddy

[@the_clock_guy]

That beauty is a Delmonico Korting from the late 1950s. It has a Telefunken turntable. It is from Germany and has a shortwave and medium wave radio with all of the European cities labeled on it. It puts out 60 watts (which is a lot for those days). I had to do some repairs to get it working, and it works great now. I love playing Sinatra and Mitch Miller Christmas records on it. I could do a video on it if you would like. Let me know.