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Why Everyone Needs a Grandfather Clock


Now you know why I love Grandfather clocks so much, and of course I have one in my home. Why are they so popular? The nostalgic and unforgettable chime of a grandfather clock is a sound that brings back good memories. They mark the passage of a slow summer day

Mechanical Grandfather Clocks – To Wind or to Allow to Wind Down


The vast majority of high-end mechanical grandfather clocks, whether they have cable driven movements or the chain driven movement type, have 8 day movements. This means the movements, when fully wound, will run for eight days. This is true for Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Hermle Floor Clocks, the Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Collection, Bulova [...]