TIKROUND Youngtown High Torque Long Shaft Clock Movement Mechanism with 12 Inch Long Spade Hands

The large clock that we have enjoyed for years quit working. It seemed like a waste to throw the clock out and buy a new one so I found this high torque mechanism to replace the worn out one. It had everything I needed with instructions. It was an easy fix and works great.

The short version: The spindle or shaft that carries the hands was entirely made of plastic, was the wrong shape for the hole in the minute hand, and had no threads to accommodate the nut that is supposed to hold the hands in place. It was entirely unusable. The long version: After discovering the very small and well obscured “Made in China” disclaimer, I knew in a heartbeat what the clock mechanism was good for. Now, before I get on with my story I’d like to note that there is a significant difference between Chinese made products and products “Made in China”. For example, I have several very high quality, functional and versatile flashlights made by a Chinese owned company, employing Chinese workers in a Chinese manufacturing facility in China. In other words, there is a Chinese entrepreneur that has skin in the game making sure his or her products are top shelf. That’s an example of Chinese made. The clock mechanism was “Made in China”. To get on with my story, I decided to give the clock mechanism one last chance to prove itself worth at least something, so I subjected it to the .45 ACP test as delivered by a 1911 Government, full frame semiautomatic. Not wanting to drive the 35 miles to the shooting range, I spent the time and effort to construct a small backstop of tamped earth and plywood that was about 18 inches thick, which I placed against the concrete foundation wall of my garage. To this I mounted the clock mechanism with museum wax. I did not try and affix the hands as I thought they could potentially become a high velocity hazard zipping through the air. Anyway, I paced off 21 feet, loaded a 185 grain jacketed hollow point into battery, took aim, and fired. The results were glorious. I found nothing of the clock mechanism except a few tiny shards of plastic. Not quite vaporized, but close. - And then reality set in as I realized I had just broken several town ordinances concerning discharging a firearm within city limits and projectiles and noise and Lord knows what else. I went back inside the house to await the inevitable patrol car pulling into my driveway. Five minutes elapsed. Then 10, 20, 45… After an hour and 15 minutes I realized no patrol car was coming. No one had reported a deranged lunatic shooting a gun in his back yard. Though happy to not have to explain my actions to a law enforcement officer and perhaps appear in the Police Reports section of the Thursday edition of the local newspaper, I am nonetheless considering moving to a safer neighborhood.

Perfect replacement. My wife has a huge windmill clock she loves, but it stopped working (it was actually still correct twice a day 😳🙄). She was talking about throwing it away and replacing it with another expensive one when I just happened to look on Amazon to see if they make replacement movements, and holy cow, do they ever. Fortunately I found one with the appropriate length arms (extra long), which were even more ornate and look nicer than the originals, and the rest is history. These things are inexpensive, simple to replace and quartz accurate.

Good product. Hands are a bit fragile and care needs to be taken. But the mechanism works and the price is right.

Fixed an old wall clock for my mom about 6 months ago. Was super easy to install and is working great!

Worked great. I fixed a large wall clock very quickly and easily.

It has been less than a year since I purchased this product and the mechanism has died. I put in newly purchased batteries and within 2 days, my clock had completely stopped running. The original clock mechanism worked for fifteen (15) years with exceptional accuracy.

After reviewing the myriad of replacements available and analyzing all the various dimensions I selected this clock to replace one that failed on a large wall clock. This clock had slightly shorter hands and slightly longer threads than what I needed, but it fits well and looks good with my clock face. Unfortunately, they provided the wrong size nut to secure the new mechanism to the face of the clock - the nut was too big and would not engage with the threads on the shaft. After locating the correct nut, the clock is now installed and working properly. Too soon to tell the accuracy of the clock, but if it works well I'll be happy. Just save the nut from your old clock as you may need it to install this one. This product is otherwise as advertised.