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Bought a clock at goodwill and want to know how to make it work

• I purchase this clock for $15 and think it looks great. All i know is it has Elgin on the case, it takes a size C battery, it is about 2.5 ft tall pendulum wall clock and it says Tempus Fugit on the face. I have no idea what I have or how to make it run again. What do you advise?

• Answer:

  Monica, the phrase "Tempus Fugit" is found on many clocks, particularly in the arch portion of a clock where some have moving moon dials. The term is Latin for "Time Flies". If the back of the movement has switches and pushbuttons for programing, it would be difficult to determine how to program it, as there were so many different types made. Instructions are usually lost over the life of the clock. If you insert a battery in properly and it doesn't run, the best thing to do would be to replace the movement. Very seldom can one be repaired, especially for less than a replacement movement. If you want to replace it yourself, you have to make sure the movement will fit in the case and the hand shaft mounting bushing is the correct length to match the thickness of the dial. Google Klockit and you will find that they have an on-line catalog. You can look at the movements they have offered and see if one matches yours. The pendulum movement includes a pendulum and a pair of hands that you choose for sytyle and length. I hope this has helped.