One-of-a-kind Wood Gear Clocks

What Makes Our Wood Gear Clocks Superior?

Run Time:    The average run-time of our clocks is 4 days, (96 hours), between winding.

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Accuracy:   Our clocks are far more than attractive. They are fully functional. They are accurate to within seconds per month.

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Pallet Tip Design:    As illustrated to the right, our escapement mechanisms are designed with longevity in mind. While other wooden clock makers use a one piece 'escapement anchor,' we use a lead screw design. This enables worn 'escapement pallet tips' to be adjusted, rather than re-manufactured.

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Winding Mechanism:    We've incorporated a "Huygens' Loop" mechanism into most of our clocks. This design maintains power during winding. It allows the weight to be hoisted in seconds. It also eliminates the need for a separate winding handle.

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Use of bearings:    At Changing Times Clocks, we use ball bearings on the end of our arbors. This practice enables us to gain longer run times, and adds to the longevity of the clock-works mechanism. Many other wooden gear clock makers use either bushings, or graphite lubrication on the arbors. 

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Use of Stainless Steel Rods:    As illustrated to the right, our wooden gear arbors are reinforced with stainless steel rods. This allows for a smaller, more elegant arbor (shaft), that resists warping.

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Aesthetic Appeal     is very important to us. We strive to keep our clocks well proportioned. We conceal screws, and other necessary structural supports whenever possible.

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Warranty:    While decades of use are expected; our clocks are warranted to the original consumer or recipient to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 Year.