It is an old General Electric clock from the '50's, and refused to run when plugged into the wall, On the back of the case was a large crack, indicating it had been dropped. The clock if the photo below is a good example. If a case is cracked or broken, quite often a gear train has popped loose inside the clock. The first thing I do when I look at a clock is to look for evidence of damage to the case. This Instructable won't make you an expert in clock repair, nor will it cover the details of clock repair, but I will try to go over what I generally find wrong with these old clocks and how I get them running. And, if it can't be fixed, AND it is of a style that is interesting, it can always be converted to a quartz movement, but I only do that as a last resort. What I have learned over the years is an old clock can generally be fixed - often very easily. Why clocks? First, the mechanical nature of old clocks intrigues me - I mean they have gears, and sprockets, and springs, and levers - all sorts of neat stuff that, when working as designed, actually captures the passage of time! Second, except for rare expensive clocks, when an old clock quits working, most people assume it is done for. I love to frequent flea markets and the challenge of fixing that which others have thought unfixable.ĭuring my outings I'm always on the lookout for an old clock, particularly old alarm clocks and mantle clocks. Everything is sold as is, no returns.Those of you who follow my Instructables probably have noticed that I like to take something old and non-functional and save it from the scrap heap by giving it life once again. I'm sorry, but I can't live with a 30 day return policy. Most of my items are used and many are vintage. First Class is neither insurable or trackable.I will combine shipping on multiple items when physically possible.Refunds, Returns, Regrets: As eBay will no longer allow a 14 day return policy, I am no longer offering returns/refunds. Everything will ship USPS International Priority. Please e-mail me with any questions prior to bidding.Shipping Terms: Winning bidder agrees to Calculated S&H.I will ship Internationally All international transactions should be in PayPal.I do not ship USPS International First Class. Payment Terms: I will accept:* PayPal *I must hear from you within 3 days and payment in 10 days or I will relist the item. If you have any questions, please email me before you bid! All questions will be promptly answered to the best of my ability. All of my listings include pictures of the actual item being sold. Sometimes, I don't know enough about an item to know that pieces are missing, and the item does not include everything that you think it does. I will show a picture of everything included. If you do not see a part to an item pictured, such as a bowl, remote control, instruction manual, etc, then it is not included. The alarm and the light work.Please read the description carefully. Clinton's eBay SalesVINTAGE GENERAL ELECTRIC/GE 8127K LIGHTED DIAL FLIP ALARM CLOCKGreat Vintage General Electric Lighted Dial Flip Alarm Clock.Model 8127K120 Volts 60 Hz 2.5 WattsThis is in good condition both cosmetically and operationally.
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