If you are not familiar with quartz mechanisms
Beware !! .. Do not rely solely on the manufacturer's name.
Please read carefully the movement description
and/or my guide at the bottom of this listing
Since all manufacturers have made various models and variations,
matching the factory name alone will not guarantee that your hands will fit.
It is always recommended to measure the hands' spindles to identify the correct movement
~~ You need a good vernier or a micrometer to measure the spindles properly ~~
.... and if you are still unsure what type of movement you need,
you are welcome to send me your mechanism and hands and I will select the correct one for you.
There is a small charge for this service
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Quartz movements with threaded minute shaft.
"I" shaft hand's spindle
Professional quality, CE & RoHS certificate.
UK SELLER
Please check these dimensions to see if your hands will fit:
Hour-hand fitting: Ø 5mm
Minute-hand fitting: threaded rectangular-oval shape, 2.8 x 4mm, thread M4
List of factories that commonly use these hands (and other hands):
Youngtown, Toshigi Tokei (Japan), Quartex (USA), Takane (USA),
12888, Kienzle,
SKP, SKC,ISI (USA), Shengbang, Town, Niles (Japan) etc.
Always check the shafts' design and measurements ... to be sure that your hands will fit
Max dial thickness suitability for:
SHORT, 13mm shaft = Max Dial 2.5-3mm
MEDIUM-SHORT, 15mm shaft = Max Dial 4.5-5mm
MEDIUM, 17mm shaft = Max Dial 6.5-7mm
LONG, 20mm shaft = Max dial 10mm
VERY LONG, 23mm shaft = Max dial 13mm
EXTRA LONG, 28mm shaft = Max dial 18mm
LONGEST, 31mm shaft = Max dial 21mm
movement-fixing nut, rubber washer, metal washer and an open or closed minute-hand nut.
if you also order the hanger, please keep in mind that the hanger will reduce the shaft-length by 1mm
These movements are intended as replacements and you will be able to re-use your own.
New hands suitable for this mechanism are sold separately.
In some instances your seconds-hand may not fit or it is damaged ... usually those with a plastic "pipe",
If you would like a free seconds-hand or cap, please attach a message with your order.
If you need to buy new hands for this mechanism, please follow this link ... Hands for Chinese "I" shaft clocks
(To combine the postage for movements and hands: please add items to your basket and request an invoice/bill)
1)Large clocks with long hands (over 150mm) will require a High-Torque mechanism.
Often, with very long hands, you will need the extended-shaft model (highly recommended with long hands),
so that there is better clearance between the hands ... see the relative pictures
If you have an extended-shaft model, please use the brass thread section to select the correct shaft length
2) If your movement has a round central nut (instead of exagonal), please re-use the original one... it will fit.
This type of nut alters the effective length of the shaft ... see the relative picture
3) If you struggle to determine the shaft length, use the brass threaded section for comparison
4)Factory-fitted hands can be very tight, due to production tolerances
In this case, it is advisable to file the hands' holes slightly larger to avoid damages when you refit them
5) For a longer life of the movement, it is best to use a rechargeable battery.
If you are still unsure what type of movement you need, please get in touch before you buy.
Only Royal Mail and Ebay benefits from returns and exchanges ... You and I loose money and time
Please read the Return & Exchange policy at the bottom of the listing
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How to select the correct movement:
As a general rule, there are 3 common types of movements: European/German-style, Japanese-style and Chinese-style.
What mainly defines their difference/style is the hands-spindles' dimensions and shape ...
and that is, irrespective of the name on the movement and country of origin !!
Since all manufacturers make variations, matching the name alone will not guarantee that you have chosen the right one.
So, in the main, you select the correct replacement by comparing the spindles ... not just the name on it
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1) Standard European models: The usual names are UTS, Hechinger, Hermle, Junghans, EL etc
These models secure the mechanism by means of a flanged nut with exterior thread, which screws into the clock body
Hands' fittings: Hour-hand Ø4.95mm ~ Min-hand is held in place by a nut onto an oblong brass threaded shaft, 2.8x 3.5mm
.... link to the listing
European Variants ... both hands on these models are push-fitted
1a) Round-Shaft: spindles' dimensions: Hour-shaft Ø4.95mm - Minute-shaft Ø3.5mm ... see this listing
1b) Micro-Shaft: spindles' dimensions: Hour Ø3.50 - Minute Ø2mm - Seconds Ø0.5mm ... see this listing
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The Chinese and Japanese models are easily identifiable, as they have a length of brass-thread fixed to the clock body and a nut that screws on it.
These two look exactly the same to each other, the only difference is the dimension of the hands' spindles
2) Japanese: hour-shaft Ø 5.5mm, minute-shaft Ø 3.6mm, with push-fit hands ... link to the listing
3) Chinese: hour-shaft Ø 5mm, minute-shaft Ø 3.10mm, with push-fit hands ..... link to the listing
3a) Chinese variant, "I" shaft: this model has the minute-hand secured by a nut onto an aluminium or brass oblong threaded shaft ...
similar fitting to the European ... but they cannot be confused, because the chinese one has the characteristic brass thread attached to the clock body.
Hand-fitting dimensions: Hour shaft Ø 5mm - Min shaft 2.8 x 4mm with M4 thread ... this listing is for this mechanism
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Of course, there are always exception to these rules, as all manufacturers make different models and unusual variations
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RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY
2) It is the buyer's responsibility to insure that the return arrives to me and that it is in good condition when it arrives.
If the item does not arrive or it arrives damaged, I cannot issue arefund...sorry
3) If the buyer chooses incorrectly or changes his mind,I will be glad to exchange it or give a refund,
but the buyer will have to pay for the postal expenses
4) I will accept returns or exchanges an item only once as there are associated costs that are a total loss to me
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