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How To Buy A Great Grandfather Clock.
When you are looking for a modern grandfather clock it is best to consider what this grandfather clock will be used for. Are you buying it to accent or enhance your fine dcor? Are you longing for the sound and ambiance that comes with a grandfather clock? Or are you looking for a precision old-world timepiece? How you answer these questions will help you determine which manufacturer to buy from and the style or class of grandfather clock to buy.
In the current marketplace of grandfather clocks, there is an endless array of types and styles to choose from to fit you distinctive dcor. In one online store, more than thirty clock styles were available from multiple manufacturers.
Do not get frustrated if you cannot find a grandfather clock online. When looking for a clock that is very unique, you may have to have it built by a local artisan of wood furniture. Some of the greatest grandfather clocks were built just this way. To provide good service and precision I would recommend a movement by Kieninger for your first clock.
The majority of grandfather clocks today are made by Bulova, Sligh, German Hermle, Ridgeway, Kieninger and Howard Miller. Howard Miller is the most predominant and is considered the "GM" of grandfather clocks.
When looking at grandfather clocks it is best to shop at a store dedicated to clocks and not a local furniture store. There, you can work with someone who is knowledgeable in precision timepieces and will be able to provide service after the sale.
As the buyer, you must examine the clock that you are going to buy in the store for the highest quality, fit and finish just like any fine piece of furniture. Do not compromise cost for quality. Buy the grandfather clock with the highest quality you can afford.
The three remaining manufacturers of precision clock movements are Kieninger, Hermle, and Urgos. If this is your first precision timepiece, I would stick with Kieninger. It is the most trouble free and will maintain its accuracy over time.
Finally, ensure that the grandfather clock that you select in the store is the one that is delivered to your home. Do not allow them to ship you another grandfather clock even if it is the same model and style. You need to look at it closely before it is delivered when problems and repairs or replacements can be done at the store and not in your home.
To sum it up, select the style you will be most happy with (the look, wood and wood color), select a precision movement; select a clock store that will provide service. Plan to have the grandfather clock movement re-oiled every five years, and have it disassembled and cleaned every ten years, this will keep it running smoothly for a lifetime.
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