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    Are the four faces of tower clocks usually operated by a mechanism that turns the hands on all four faces at once, and how long can these things usually run before they need winding up again?

    Question #50095. Asked by gmackematix. (Aug 07 04 8:06 AM)


    gmackematix

    		I think the answer to the first part of this was yes. In lookng this up I have found there is much pressure around the world to change the old gearing mechanisms for more modern electrical workings.
    Here is a fairly typical old tower clock:
    http://www.turretclocks.co.uk/colour.html

    Jan 09 05, 9:45 PM

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