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Schatz 1000 Day Clock Repair

Schatz made 1000 day clocks in the 1950’s. There were two basic case styles: round with glass or plastic dome, and rectangular with brass cover. A 1000 day clock can be identified by the “54” in a circle on the back of the movement. Some examples are shown below.

Average repair prices for Schatz 1000 day clocks: $150 - $190 to overhaul movement. Two year warranty. $60 to replace and adjust suspension spring. $35 shipping & insurance (continental US). $120 to polish and lacquer a plain polished round base and the leveling feet. (Polishing is available only as part of an overhaul - it is not available as a separate service.) Turnaround time: I can repair your Schatz 1000 day clock within 4 weeks. If you want to have one repaired, you may send it in now, following my packing instructions below. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. After receiving your clock, I will examine it and I will examine it let you know if the repair cost will exceed the estimate given above. . If you decide to have the clock returned unrepaired, the charge will be $55 for the estimate and return shipping.

Note: If the clock has been repaired by someone else and it still doesn't work, I will be happy to repair it, but the repair bill may be significantly higher than stated above. I recently received a clock that had unsightly blobs of solder and bent wheel teeth, requiring replacement of two major parts.

Note on base polishing: Sometimes a 1000 day clock base will develop "stress cracks" caused by the working of the metal when the base was made. If there are only several small cracks, the base may be able to be polished successfully, but if there are many cracks, polishing is not recommended, as the base could literally fall apart.

Packing and Shipping Your 1000 Day Clock for Repair:

Key: I will not need your key - please check the key and make sure it fits snugly. If it fits loosely, it should be replaced. Please enclose a note saying if you need a new key. The key will be $8.00.

Dome: I will not need the clocks's dome or cover.

Pendulum: Lock the pendulum into the clock. Secure the locking arm with tape in the locked position (tape on the underside of the base to avoid damaging the finish). Slide the locking guard down so the two points keep the pendulum from rotating, and tighten the thumb screw. If the pendulum is out of the clock, wrap it in bubble wrap and put it in the bottom of the box.

Wrapping: Wrap paper towel or tissue paper around the base to protect the finish. Wrap the clock in three to four layers of bubble wrap.

Packing: Use styrofoam packing peanuts for padding around the wrapped clock. Pack firmly so the clock won't move around. Make especially sure there is good padding around the top of the clock to avoid damage. Don't use styrofoam sheets, as it disintegrates. There should be at least 2 inches of padding around the wrapped clock on all sides.

Please include a note with your 1000 day clock with your name, address, e-mail address and phone number. Please state if you would like the base polished. I'll email, call or write you to acknowledge the receipt of your clock when it arrives. If the repair will cost more than the above prices, I'll notify you.

Payment: No payment is due until the clock is repaired. You may pay by check, online, or call in a credit card number.

Note on Unpacking and starting the clock

Be very careful when unpacking the clock and removing the bubble wrap.

After following the instructions for unlocking the pendulum, and leveling the clock, start the pendulum as follows:

Rotate the pendulum gently one-half (1/2) turn only and release it. The clock will then start running.

The thin wire (suspension spring) that that the pendulum hangs from IS VERY DELICATE and must not be bent or twisted in any way. Damage of the suspension wire by the customer is NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.

Why 1000 Day Clocks Run So Long

The Schatz 1000 day clock is based on Schatz’s miniature 400 day clock movement (see Why 400 Day Clocks Run So Long ). A larger mainspring, with about 2.5 times the amount of energy storage, is used, but the gears and escapement are the same. The pendulum makes 10 rotations per minute.

How To Tell When A One Thousand Day Clock Was Made

One thousand day clocks (and many others by Schatz) have a date stamped on the back of the movement. There will be digits for the month and the year. For example, 12 57 means December 1957.

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