Seth Thomas ships bell for Gordon from Vermont

[@reggievangleason9511]

It is so gratifying to see you set this clock up for another 100 years of service. Rescued from butchers, . . . and roofers! -Ron (in Iowa)

[@jamesmartin5370]

Amazing how simple these are yet they are capable of keeping incredible time.

[@Brooks_Adams]

I’ve done one of these movements before, it was not easy by any means. Props for bringing this one back to life

[@hillhill4974]

Thanks for another gem James.

[@kristyskirt9015]

So relaxing and such skilled workmanship. Very cool ship clock.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Amazes me how well these mechanicals keep time when set up correctly.

[@johncloar1692]

Thanks for the video Mr. Martin. It always a pleasure to watch you go through and repair a old time keeper.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks John....

[@kd5byb]

I so love the slow motion video. Amazing. I could watch it a million times and not be bored. Thank you!

[@jamesmartin5370]

I favor the slow motion as well..

[@joetallon4968]

There’s something so relaxing about a ticking clock!

[@jamesmartin5370]

I totally agree.

[@RussMcClay]

You're such a master, James. Also great video presentation. Thank you.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Many thanks...

[@billg125]

HELLO JAMES ... ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS!

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thank You..

[@samshfo]

Beautiful work as always. The slow motion shots are especially impressive. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thank You.....

[@ariedekker7350]

Of course I also saw this one in full. First thank you for making this report. On board a boat they don't have all the special tools that you have.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks , glad you enjoyed it Arie..

[@rweeks8879]

To the layman's eye no one could detect your repairs or new work. You are a master!

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks, I have always attempted to bring these back to as original condition as possible

[@اكرمالشمري-و3ب]

ساعه نادره تستحق الصيانه والمحافضه عليها..يومكم سعيد سيد جيمس..

[@jamesmartin5370]

شكرًا لك..

[@maestromecanico597]

Very nice. Not too bad after a hundred years.

[@jamesmartin5370]

And it was spot on for accuracy..

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Would have expected more bushings.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Clock was in good shape for its age, gold plating nearly 100% intact.

[@derekramos2818]

Watching from São Paulo...Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thank You, hope you enjoyed..

[@Cobesclocks]

Hello James I love your work I look up to you!

[@jamesmartin5370]

Many thanks..

[@brianwarburton4482]

Another excellent video. Thank you for your efforts.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thank You...

[@max.m.8873]

Great work 👍👏

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks Max....

[@jordanbusby6231]

Wonderful work

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks...

[@winstonchurchill3597]

I've always wanted a Seth Thomas to add to my collection - it will have to be a special one as I'm more of a Chelsea guy, but one Seth Thomas would be nice. Seems to me that Seth Thomas only went half hearted into the nautical clocks.

[@jamesmartin5370]

One day one will turn up that fits your needs..

[@TheTarrMan]

Awesome work!

[@jamesmartin5370]

Glad you enjoyed it.....

[@sooth15]

I tend to use a fine point marker to mark the worn sides, then the ink is wiped off with alcohol once done. I hate when people unnecessarily mark (scratch) the plates.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Yes, I use markers from time to time as well. Anything that is reversable is better than what we see on these.

[@blblizzard]

Do you have the complete video of your repairs? I would really like to see all your video before it's edited, I watch all your videos since 2018, again, thank you so much.

[@jamesmartin5370]

I just video short segments of each repair shown, don't have a continuous running video like some people I see doing them.

[@bharathba4762]

Hello Sir, Very Nice Seth Thomas Ship Bell Clock, which you have restored and bring it to proper working order. Sir is any chance of removing punching marks on plate. Sir I am having one of the 1900's SEIKOSHA Clock Movement, in which the plates are punched very roughly and at the escapment side plate is bend and the 2nd wheel which is attached with the main spring wheel is soldered, totally the movement is in very bad condition and it was handled very rough. Sir is any tips and suggestions to make the movement appears to be good and to bring it to proper working conditions. Thank You.

[@jamesmartin5370]

I have found no practical way to erase the punch marks, I have at times drilled them out and inserted brass plugs, then finished them flush with the plates, this can be done but can consume a lot of time.

[@bharathba4762]

@@jamesmartin5370 Thank You Sir for your kind and valuable reply. Yes sir it consuming much time and efforts. Thank You.

[@bharathba4762]

Hello Sir. Sir I am in dilemma in Choosing the clock Movement, When compared to Seikosha and Seth Thomas, which one will stands first in build quality and durability.

[@rf159a]

That was a lot of money for 1906!!

[@jamesmartin5370]

I agree....

[@davidwilliams1383]

Simply awe inspiring work James. Another demonstration of your vast knowledge and skills. Do you typically see that high of an amplitude? I guesstimated at around 450 degrees or so. ? Another beautiful clock saved from the ravages of time by the master. Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Thanks David, Amplitude of a balance wheel is the angle from the idle position of the balance wheel up to the maximum turning point. So taking your 450 degree total and divide by two, we come up with an amplitude of about 225 degrees. This is just right for this type of this movement, it was keeping exceptional time.

[@davidwilliams1383]

Good to know. I learned something new. It is a beautiful time piece. Glad it keeps such good time as well. Much thanks to you and your talent, of course. Be well.

[@halnwheels]

How does the customer access the winding arbors and hands? Does the bezel just pull off? How does this model handle the half hour?

[@jamesmartin5370]

Bezel is removed to access the winding arbors. This movements is not like other ship's bell clocks for the half hour strike, it doesn't have a mechanism to silence the last bell of the half-hour pair, it uses a pin wheel with long and short pins, working in conjunction with a conventional count wheel, to activate one or both hammers as required to sound the correct bells sequence. Video shows the pin wheel in action while I am testing the striking mechanism at 14:06.

[@halnwheels]

⁠​⁠@@jamesmartin5370Thanks JM. I’ve been watching many of your videos for a while now and I really appreciate your explanations. I especially appreciate your observations during your investigations.

[@stevewilliams2498]

Besides the risk of breakage what are the advantages of leaving the hammer wires all bent ? My OCD struggles and I find it hard not to straighten them. You took the time to distress the brass. I don't understand why you leave the wires alone.

[@زكيالحنين-و1ظ]

Hello, Professor, I have a table clock that at the beginning of its operation advances the time, and when the force of the spring reaches the middle, the time begins to delay. What is the reason? Thank you.

[@jamesmartin5370]

Could be several causes. Could be a mainspring issue, weak or dried lubrication on it. First start with cleaning and lubrication, checking for any wear in the pivots. If it still acts up, could be a weak mainspring.

[@زكيالحنين-و1ظ]

@@jamesmartin5370 Thank you ❤

[@ljmcdonnell3201]

I have recently purchased one of these clocks, one very similar to this one, except it is completely brass, no timber in sight, I am young, only 14 and im not sure if the clock is working right. It chimes multiple times on the half hour, I am assuming that it is not supposed to do that. Is there any way that you could let me know? Thanks

[@jamesmartin5370]

These are called a Ships Bell Clock, made to help sailors on board a ship to know the time of their watch/shift. For most ships bell clocks, A single bell denoted the end of the first half-hour watch, one bell is added each half-hour. Eight bells, signaled the end of each four-hour watch. Bell sequence you ask about is below: 8 bells: 12:00, 4:00, 8:00 1 bell: 12:30, 4:30, 8:30 2 bells: 1:00, 5:00, 9:00 3 bells: 1:30, 5:30, 9:30 4 bells: 2:00, 6:00, 10:00 5 bells: 2:30, 6:30, 10:30 6 bells: 3:00, 7:00, 11:00 7 bells: 3:30, 7:30, 11:30

[@ljmcdonnell3201]

@@jamesmartin5370 Thank you very much Mr Martin, this was a big help and the clock is working perfectly now, especially the chimes. I enjoy watching your videos, Thanks

[@jordanbusby6231]

Hi Mr martin how hard is the st 124 to repair

[@jamesmartin5370]

Definitely not a beginner clock, they can be rather unforgiving, intolerant of pivot /pivot hole wear.

[@jordanbusby6231]

@@jamesmartin5370 have you ever worked on the electric version?

[@Cobesclocks]

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