Jawaco Clock?

reverbtime · Dec 15, 2024

Saw this mechanical clock (with an alarm) at the flea market for $20 USD (have not bought it yet).

The brand is Jawaco and the seller said it's German. Anybody know this brand or reputation? The dial looks very clean.

Canuck · Dec 15, 2024

Unless you are prepared to do a lot of work on it yourself, I suggest you’d be buying a bucket of grief! Two jewels! That means at least 13 metal bearings (without jewels) the majority of which are likely quite worn. If I’m right, and you won’t do the work yourself, you’ll have to find someone capable of doing the work that will accept the challenge (highly unlikely), and you’ll be prepared to pay the bill. Steer clear!

reverbtime · Dec 15, 2024

Canuck
Unless you are prepared to do a lot of work on it yourself, I suggest you’d be buying a bucket of grief! Two jewels! That means at least 13 metal bearings (without jewels) the majority of which are likely quite worn. If I’m right, and you won’t do the work yourself, you’ll have to find someone capable of doing the work that will accept the challenge (highly unlikely), and you’ll be prepared to pay the bill. Steer clear!

Thanks. I hadn't read in detail the dial. I assumed it said "21 Jewels", but it says "2 Jewels" 😳. I think I will pass indeed.

lejaune · Dec 15, 2024

I don't know anything about this clock, but my understanding is that you don't really need jewels in most clocks.

Canuck · Dec 15, 2024

You are correct that you don’t need jewels in most clocks. Jewelled bearings aid in assuring the clock will run for many years. However, when the metal bearings in a clock that has no jewels are worn out (in a few short years), you can trash the clock. The subject clock in this thread which has only two jewels has a short life expectancy if it runs a lot over the years.

Jawaco Clock?

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