These have an interesting movement in them. They are a part clock and part watch timepiece. The designers took clock parts and made them work with a high quality watch escapement. .
I'm hoping Sam has you fix it and that there will be another video. I have a Chelsea ship's bell with a thermometer/barometer so somewhat similar to Sam's. Not sure if mine has jewels. I'm afraid to tackle it because of the smallness of the movement, the three plates, the balance wheel escapement, the unusual strike side setup with the ship's bells. I've already learned some things from this video and hope there will be another video. Thank you for making these videos.
That's Great you have one as well. Hope you are able to get it up and running some day. Yes, because of the balance wheel escapement, most clock people won't work on these. I talked to Sam last night, he says to move forward and fix it, so hope to make another video on the fix.
I was surprised to see Made in Germany on the escapement, as I thought Chelsea movements were entirely made in the USA. At least at the time this Chelsea was made.
I agree, I am not an authority on when or who Chelsea purchased their escapements from so can't help. I do know at one time Chelsea was having Waltham fabricate their escapements for them and have heard the current Chelsea movements are all German made now.
Yes, No slot for removing. I have been involved with these Chelsea Movements for many years and have never seen one yet with slots in the barrel caps. I don't bang on them, all it takes is one quick snap type of a hit and they open. I have never looked into the reason other than maybe they were concerned about keeping potential dust out of them.
Been awhile since I watched your channel. It is good to be back. You never disappoint. Thank you.
So cool!!! It’s actually very interesting to see you open it and it’s really soothing to watch, I love it!
These have an interesting movement in them.
They are a part clock and part watch timepiece.
The designers took clock parts and made them work with a high quality watch escapement.
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Thank you Mr Martin
I'm hoping Sam has you fix it and that there will be another video. I have a Chelsea ship's bell with a thermometer/barometer so somewhat similar to Sam's. Not sure if mine has jewels. I'm afraid to tackle it because of the smallness of the movement, the three plates, the balance wheel escapement, the unusual strike side setup with the ship's bells. I've already learned some things from this video and hope there will be another video. Thank you for making these videos.
That's Great you have one as well. Hope you are able to get it up and running some day.
Yes, because of the balance wheel escapement, most clock people won't work on these.
I talked to Sam last night, he says to move forward and fix it, so hope to make another video on the fix.
Really like the close up view!
Thanks Ron,
Gives a different perspective of these small parts.
I was surprised to see Made in Germany on the escapement, as I thought Chelsea movements were entirely made in the USA. At least at the time this Chelsea was made.
I agree,
I am not an authority on when or who Chelsea purchased their escapements from so can't help.
I do know at one time Chelsea was having Waltham fabricate their escapements for them and have heard the current Chelsea movements are all German made now.
23:26 Did I see that the barrel has no slot for removing it? Was it designed to be banged open?
Yes,
No slot for removing.
I have been involved with these Chelsea Movements for many years and have never seen one yet with slots in the barrel caps.
I don't bang on them, all it takes is one quick snap type of a hit and they open.
I have never looked into the reason other than maybe they were concerned about keeping potential dust out of them.
Well done
An interesting item to work on.
Most of the parts on the movement are gold gilt.
I have a S. T. Camelback needs service can you do?
Yes, I can be contacted at jamesmart55@hotmail.com
I have several months of work right now but always taking new jobs.