✦ Made to Order Seth Thomas Mantel Clock – New German Movement – 3-Rod Bim-Bam Chime ✦
This beautiful Seth Thomas mantel clock is offered as a made-to-order, professionally finished timepiece, combining an immaculate original case with a brand-new German mechanical movement installed specifically for the buyer.
This is a beautiful vintage Seth Thomas mantel clock featuring a genuine German Franz Hermle mechanical movement with classic European Bim-Bam strike and Moon Phase.
Because the movement is brand new, not refurbished or repaired, the clock now runs with the accuracy, reliability, and smoothness of a factory-fresh timepiece. No wear, no previous owners, and no service history—just a clean, precise, dependable mechanism ready for decades of use.
Housed in an elegant arched wooden case with decorative finials and classic Roman numeral dial, this piece offers timeless presence and vintage character, perfect for a mantel, shelf, office, or library display.
🔧 Clock Details:
• Brand: Seth Thomas (Talley Industries era)
• Movement: Original Franz Hermle – Made in Germany
• Strike: Traditional Bim Bam chime (hour & half hour)
• Power: Fully mechanical – key wind
• Condition: Brand New Hermle Movement
• Runs quietly and keeps excellent time
• Moon Phase arch dial with ornate brass face
• Case: Solid wood with original hardware
🕰 Service & Function
The clock has just had a Brand New HERMLE Movement 130-020 Installed.
⚠️ Condition Notes
Minor cosmetic wear consistent with age, including some edge wear along the base and light patina to metal accents. These do not detract from performance or overall beauty and add authentic vintage character.
A new 130-020 movement alone typically costs over $300, making this a fantastic value for collectors who want the warmth of a vintage mantel clock without the worry of an aging mechanism.
