Why do you hear a "tic toc" sound from a clock with a mechanical movement?
Why do you hear a "tic toc" sound from a clock with a mechanical movement?
All clocks with mechanical movements will have an audible "tic toc" sound due to the movement of the gears in the clock. The volume of this "tic toc" sound cannot be changed or adjusted to be louder or softer.
If your mechanical clock operated fine for several years but now is slow or stopping, it is likely that your clock movement needs maintenance. Cleaning and oiling are not covered under warranty. An Authorized Service Center should be contacted. ...
The squeak is likely from the wood knob on the winding crank. This is not uncommon and does not indicate anything is wrong with the movement or crank. The movements themselves will not squeak when they are wound. If you turn the crank by hand ...
Ensure that all of the packing material has been removed. If the clock is a pendulum type, ensure that the spring clip or rubber band has been removed from the back of the movement. Try re-starting your clock. For pendulum clocks, it is important to ...