Today's most common timepiece is the quartz clock, the quartz crystal vibrates at a MHz rate, operated via a circuit, driven by a battery, or rather a mono-cell, since a real battery consists of a number of cells, i.e. 6 x 2-Volt cells... more..

How to care for your old / antique clock case

Antique and old wooden clock cases are not usually protected by a modern surface finish which one treats with a commercial furniture polish. For old clock casings you could use a high-quality teak oil or other penetrating furniture oils which bring life back to neglected wood. more..

How to handle your mechanical clock. Tips on moving it and setting the beat (tick-tock)

I deal here mainly with pendulum clocks, as this is the most common oscillator in larger wind-up clocks. Moving a pendulum clock around the house, ( preparations for transport, later ) In a mantel- or wall clock without weights you can just stop the pendulum by hand or by picking it up a mantel clock, tilt it a little backwards or towards you so that the pendulum does not start swinging whilst you are carrying the clock. more..