What is the difference in Grandfather Clocks models?
Posted on July 29, 2010 | By clockde | Leave a response
Grandfather Clock Models and Choices
Your new floor clock will create a new look to your home as well as the warm, subtle tone of the chimes.
When your friends and family leave your home…they will always remember your floor clock.
Grandfather Clock or Floor Clock?
What is the difference between a grandfather clock and a floor clock? Just after the year 2000, some manufacturers started using the term “floor clocks” as an updated synonym for a grandfather clock. They thought that using the term “floor clocks” would give these clocks a new appeal to a younger purchaser. Some of the newer modern designs had a new look very different from the traditional grandfather clock. There is no distinct difference in the terms and most still use the term “grandfather clock” to describe a clock that stands from the floor. Synonyms include longcase clock, floor clock, grandfather clock and a grandmother clock for a smaller version that is not as tall.
Feature Sets
Chain Driven Westminster Chime Clocks
These selections use 3 chains located behind the door that are pulled down once a week to raise the weights that power the clock as they drop down during the week. The Westminster chimes will play a few notes on each quarter hour and then play the 16 note melody on the hour, then count the hour. There is a lever on the dial to manually turn off the chimes at will.
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Cable Driven Westminster Chime Clocks
These selections use a key to turn 3 arbors located in the dial that are wound once a week to raise the weights that power the clock as they drop down during the week. The Westminster chimes will play a few notes on each quarter hour and then play the 16 note melody on the hour, then count the hour. There is a lever on the dial to manually turn off the chimes at will. Your hands never touch the brass on this design.
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Cable Driven Westminster Chime Clocks w/nighttime chime shutoff option
These selections use a key to turn 3 arbors located in the dial that are wound once a week to raise the weights that power the clock as they drop down during the week. The Westminster chimes will play a few notes on each quarter hour and then play the 16 note melody on the hour, then count the hour. There is a lever on the dial to manually turn off the chimes at will. Your hands never touch the brass on this design. There is an additional lever on the left of the dial to select an option for the chime to play continuously or to cease between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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Cable Driven Triple Chime Clocks w/nighttime chime shutoff option
These selections use a key to turn 3 arbors located in the dial that are wound once a week to raise the weights that power the clock as they drop down during the week. The chimes will play a few notes on each quarter hour and then play the full chime melody on the hour, then count the hour. There is a lever on the dial to manually turn off the chimes at will or to choose between Westminster, Whittington or St. Michaels Chime melodies. Your hands never touch the brass on this design. There is an additional lever on the left of the dial to select an option for the chime to play continuously or to cease between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. You may also use an option for the clock only to count the hour without any hourly or quarter hour melody.
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Cable Driven Concerto Triple Chime Clocks w/nighttime chime shutoff option
These selections use a key to turn 3 arbors located in the dial that are wound once a week to raise the weights that power the clock as they drop down during the week. The chimes will play one note on the first quarter hour and one each quarter hour. The movement will then play the full chime melody on the hour and count the hour. There is a lever on the dial to manually turn off the chimes at will or to choose between Westminster, Ode to Joy or Ave Maria Chime melodies. Your hands never touch the brass on this design. There is an additional lever on the left of the dial to select an option for the chime to play continuously or to cease between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. You may also use an option for the clock only to count the hour without any hourly or quarter hour melody.
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Quartz Floor Clocks (battery operated clocks)
Quartz floor clocks use batteries to power the time, chimes and the swinging pendulum. There is no winding and the clocks are very accurate. Most are dual chime offering a choice of Westminster or Ave Maria melodies. There is also a volume control to adjust the volume to the size of the room, chime silence and hourly only chimes. Batteries will easily last a year at a time and easy to replace. Some Quartz clocks will have the three weights to resemble a mechanical movement, but these do not move and are added to enhance the style of the clock. Some models of quartz floor clocks are non-chiming. In most cases, these clocks are less than half of the price a mechanical movement clock.
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Moon Dials
Most keywound grandfather clocks will offer a functional, astrologically correct moon dial. When the image of the moon reaches the 15th day of 29 1/2 day lunar cycle it will appear at the top of the dial. This dial rotates slowly clockwise over 29 1/2 days. When the image of the moon disappears, it is new moon.
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Buying Grandfather Clocks Online
The Clock Depot is a real clock shop with a staff that only specializes in clocks with probably the largest online presence in the country. More grandfather clocks for sale in North Carolina than anywhere else. If you call us at 1-866-402-8714 between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, we will be glad to answer any questions for you. No voice mail or call centers. You work directly with the owners. We assure you satisfaction. Our store is open 6 days a week where we have over 40 floor clocks and over 1500 wall, mantel and table clocks in stock. We will be glad to open any clock not on display for your inspection.
1) We are a real clock shop with an outlet store in Durham, NC, not a home-based business, a phone bank of operators, an internet marketing firm or a furniture store.
We are a family business with 3 generations in the same location.
2) We are an Authorized Howard Miller dealer so your warranty is valid.
3) We prepay all of our clocks in bulk to assure a better selection and our selections ship more quickly for you. We are a debt-free company. If some other company is on credit hold with their manufacturer, no clock will ship to you. All of our purchases are done in advance so they ship immediately.
4) If you have a question between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST, call us and you will get a real person who is experienced to answer any question you have pertaining to grandfather clocks.
5) Our Prices are the lowest allowed online by Howard Miller… anywhere for factory perfect clocks.
6) We do not sell “B” stock, repackaged factory returns or factory seconds.
7) We extend your warranty at no additional cost to cover any adjustments that might not cause your clock to function properly. These adjustments are not covered under the Howard Miller warranty. The clocks we deliver are pre-regulated better than factory clocks.
7) **NO RESTOCKING FEES** Most companies charge as much as 15% for restocking in the event of a return as they usually have no showroom to return the clock. In the event of a return, just call us within 7 days of receipt and we only ask the customer to accept the real, actual cost of all shipping.
9) We have a video available for setup and how to unpack your clock or you may choose to view the online video at anytime online here.
10) If you need additional help for setup, just call us toll free and we can walk you through the steps. It is easy to set up the clock the first time.
11) Your privacy is important and we do not market or sell any information about our customers.
12) If any of our customers should lose a clock key, manual or accessory to a grandfather clock, we will provide a replacement at no charge. We have the manuals for the floor clocks available to download. You can download the manual by clicking here. You may print it immediately. You might say “we wrote the book”.
13) If you are unsure about a finish or style for your home, we will email you a high resolution image of the grandfather clocks you are considering where you may see the detail of the cabinet and finish.
14) If you encounter a problem with an adjustment on a clock where it may not be chiming properly or any normal adjustment, we will have a technician repair it at no cost within 30 days of setup if a technician is available within an hour driving distance. We have hundreds of technicians available across the country available and certified by Howard Miller. If you would like to see if one is available in your area, call us and we can tell you in minutes. Many of these adjustments are not covered under warranty, but we will take care of you.
15) If you live in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and the Washington, DC area we may be able to deliver and set up your clock at no additional cost.
Please call us at Toll Free at 866-402-8714 and we can explain the arrangements and what areas are covered.
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