All About Clocks

Can a battery-powered quartz clock really be vintage?

When people hear the phrase “vintage clock,” they often picture a key-wound mantel clock, a grandfather clock with weights and a pendulum, or an old wall clock with a mechanical movement. But what ...

9-Bell and 4-Bell Clocks: What Makes These Chiming Clocks So Special?

There is something completely different about a real chiming clock. Not a tiny electronic speaker. Not a battery-powered melody pretending to be bells. A true mechanical chiming clock has presence....

Where to Buy a Mantel Clock Online

A mantel clock is more than just a way to tell time. Whether displayed above a fireplace, on a bookshelf, or as the centerpiece of a living room, a quality mantel clock adds warmth, character, and ...

Best Corporate Gifts for Retirement, Years of Service & Executive Recognition

Finding the right corporate gift can be surprisingly difficult. A meaningful recognition gift should feel substantial enough to reflect the achievement while still being appropriate for the recipie...

Where to Buy Hermle Clocks Online from an Authorized Hermle Dealer

If you are searching for a new Hermle clock, one of the most important things to consider is where you buy it. Hermle clocks are known for their German clockmaking heritage, beautiful case designs,...

Weight-Driven vs. Spring-Driven Clocks: What’s the Difference?

Some of the most beautiful mechanical clocks are powered by either weights or springs. Both methods have been used for generations, and both can provide the charm, sound, and craftsmanship that mak...

Clock Chimes Explained: Westminster, Bim-Bam, Triple Chime, and More

Clock Chimes Explained: Westminster, Bim-Bam, Triple Chime, and More One of the most enjoyable parts of owning a traditional clock is the sound. A clock can be more than something you glance at for...

How to Identify a Howard Miller Clock: Model Numbers, Serial Numbers, Date Codes and Movements

Trying to identify a Howard Miller clock? Learn where to find the model number, how it differs from the serial and movement numbers, and which clues can help estimate the clock’s age.

A Cleaner, Easier Way to Shop Just a Clock Collector

A Cleaner, Easier Way to Shop Just a Clock Collector Welcome to the newly refreshed Just a Clock Collector website. I recently updated the design of the site with one simple goal in mind: to make i...

Hermle Movement Date Codes: How Old Is Your Clock?

Learn how to find and decode the date stamp on a Hermle mechanical clock movement. Our complete chart covers numerical and alphabetical Hermle date codes from 1976 through 2026.