Objective – to keep these old Smiths mantel clocks looking just like they always have done. Whenever possible I re-work the case-back so they can be used to cover the replacement Quartz unit. The winder key (first clock) is the original but doesn’t do anything – it’s just there to keep the clock looking original from the front AND the back. The second clock was a mains powered clock – the rear Bakelite cover simply pushes over the 3D printed internal holder (white ring, 4th photo). The cost of these two conversions – (top) clockwork to quartz and (bottom) mains to quartz was just £57.50 each
Gallery – two Smiths Clocks
The top clock is an example of my Clockwork to Quartz clock Conversion service The clock below is an example of my Mains powered clock Converted to Quartz (AA battery) mechanism.
