Their name may be on it as the designer of the clock and the case, but it will not be a Seth Thomas movement that runs the clock. The modern Seth Thomas clocks are made by manufacturers other than Seth Thomas. Usually other companies will make a similar product and sell them for less money, however there will be plastic parts in it. Receive a new German movement and not one made by someone else. It is exactly the same and not a knock off replacement. The only difference is that it will be brand new. When deciding to purchase a new Seth Thomas movement, remember that Clockworks offers the same movement as the current. Of course, we are always here to help with the installation. This means the clock will be up and running within a week instead of months. The new movement (if available) will cost less than a cleaning and overhaul of the old unit. So the turnover time to get the clock running is minimal. These are 25 year movements and Seth Thomas was gone over 40 years ago.Ī new Seth Thomas Movement can ship the same day as ordered. Conclusion for German Seth-Thomas Clock MovementsĪ new movement is better than even the best repair. We will verify the information so ensure the correct conversion. Before ordering, email the Seth Thomas number to us. Things such as CM lengths and hand shaft lengths, for example. It is best to double check the rest of the attributes for accuracy.
#Thomas petit glass series
This will help determine the series of the movement. Unfortunately, this chart is often wrong. The above instructions work as a guide only for Seth-Thomas Clock Movements. Reference this number when selecting the options for the movement. This will direct to where the movement is on the Clockworks website.
Find the ST number in the list and write down the conversion number. If it starts with the letter A, such as A401-003 then it is a ST number and has to get the new conversion number. The first step to replace a Seth Thomas clock movement is to get the numbers off of the back plate. The Seth Thomas name was put on the Hermle movements and then married to the clock case. So it is really a Hermle in disguise and put on the market by Seth Thomas. Currently, Hermle of Germany makes these with the ST number system and ST name. So, the old unit now has a conversion numbers in order to get a new movement. Finding a new movement starts with the identification numbers off the back plate. German Seth-Thomas clock movements are still available. To order a new movement, match up the numbers on the Seth Thomas page. It is not possible to restore a clock movement so it is better than new. The clock will be running right away instead of months later. To get a new movement means the cost is a fraction of the price of an overhaul. This also means have a good chance of getting a new movement from Clockworks. In short, the date of the movement is between 19, and it was made in Germany. This design on the Seth Thomas movement indicates some interesting things. The picture displays the small bumps, or pits, in the movement plates. Modern Seth Thomas Movement Identification It also means that it is not available new, and made before 1950. They may also have a few numbers on it such as 89 or 124. Additionally, the movement will say made in USA. It will have ST with a circle around it for a logo. The antique Seth Thomas clock movements never had this design pattern on them. The easiest way is if there are no pits in the movement plates. There are a few ways to tell if the ST is an antique. Clockworks offers these types of movements. Hermle clock movements are German made and of the highest quality. The use of German units such as Hermle, as well as movements that operate by battery, also began post WW2 by Seth Thomas. The Antique Seth Thomas were in production during and long before WW2. The outcome of these takeovers are three types of Seth Thomas clock movements. In the endįor the most part, the name Seth Thomas did not stay with one company very long after the war.
Instead the use of Hermle clock movements began. After the war era, they did not make anymore clock movements. Of course, the craftsmanship was astounding. They were known for making their own movements and clock cases. ST clock movements have specific markings that identify them. Seth Thomas movement identification is a fairly easy process.
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