Large Clocks

If you want to make or repair large clocks, then clockparts.com is the place to be.

We sell the best and most powerful high torque clock movements in the business. We have 2 shaft lengths of our American Made AA Battery powered high torque movement and 2 shaft lengths of our imported C battery High torque movement, as well as pendulum and continuous sweep models. The best selection anywhere. All of these models feature our exclusive Extended Minute Hand Shaft. This feature allows an increased space between the hour and minute hand, which is helpful when trying to properly align the 2 hands. We are making it easy!

Our high torque movements can run hands as large as 17-3/4”. This will allow you to repair or use with clocks up to 40” in diameter, depending on the layout of the numbers. If you are repairing a large clock, it is general best to order new hands with a high torque movement as the hole sizes in clock hands are not standardized. You can see the clock hand mounting hole sizes at:

http://www.clockparts.com/clock-parts/clock-hands-for-i-shaft-high-torque-movements/

If they match what you have, then you will be able to use your old clock hands. If using your old hands, please check to make sure that your minute hand (the longer one) is balanced. This is easily done by placing the mounting hole on your fingertip to see if the hand is balanced. If it lays there flat then it’s balanced, if it tilts or falls off, then it’s not balanced. Large minute hands can be balanced by using small amounts of latex caulk on the back.

If you would like to wall mount our high torque movements on the surface of a wall, we have surface mounting cups for both AA and C Cell powered high torque movements:

http://www.clockparts.com/clock-part/2-piece-mounting-cup/

http://www.clockparts.com/clock-part/2-piece-mounting-cup-for-c-cell-high-torque-movements/

We also have self-adhesive 4”stick on numbers, in both Roman and Arabic (regular) that are designed for a lot any smooth surface:

http://www.clockparts.com/clock-part/4-black-vinyl-numbers/

Another tip for numbers for large clocks are “house numbers” you can buy at major hardware stores.

Our high torque movements are not designed for exterior use. They may be used outdoors when not directly exposed to the elements (under a roof or awning) but will operate irregularly when temperatures reach 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Choosing a Chime Movement

Modern battery operated chime movements can be easily installed and give you years of trouble free, accurate service. While most of our chime movements sound the Westminster Chime (chime of Big Ben in London), combinations with Whittington,  Ave Maria or Bim-bam are also available. All of these chime movements have varying features such as the chime pattern and the length of the hand shaft.  For more information on checking the length of the hand shaft, Please see this article.

Clockparts.com demonstrates  its industry leadership skills by having the only website that allows you to actually hear the different chime movements. This is the new industry standard and unique to clockparts.com. All of our chime movements include a FREE choice of hour and minute hands, and come with a 3 year replacement warranty.

Please pay careful attention to the details listed with each movement. Some are only  available with one shaft length, but the length of a long hand shaft used may be shortened by something as simple as adding some washers from your local hardware store over the hand shaft before installation. Other chime movements have volume controls, night strike shut-offs, remote speakers and other features. Remote speakers give the best sound because you can do an effective speaker installation yourself by installing the speaker into the best position for your clock case.

Some of our chime movements are only available with a pendulum feature. If you like the features of a chime movement that has a pendulum, but you don’t need one, Just leave the pendulum swinging arm in its shipping position, and it will not affect anything except increasing battery life of the clock movement. Battery operated quartz pendulum Movements do not need a pendulum to keep accurate time.

See our Chiming Movements and Specialty Movements you see our wide selection for yourself. Let us know what we can do to make clock making easier for you.