[Tigers] Smiths Clocks

[Joe Brown]

Now I just need to find a clock.

On Mon, Jun 12, 2023, 2:28 PM Jim D'Amelio via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I had two Smiths clocks that of course didn't work.  Searching the web for
> a repair service I came across an 11 year old thread on the SAOCA forum.
> It mentioned a Mike Eck that repaired them.  Even being such an old thread,
> I figured I'd contact him.  He is a Jaguar collector and still provides the
> repair service.  I received both clocks back and they tick like they should
> as soon as power is applied.   Here is the email I received from him.
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> It sounds like you are into Sunbeams.  As for my service, I disassemble
> the clock, ultrasonically clean it and properly lubricate it.  Then I
> install my proprietary crystal-controlled microprocessor board that
> influences the original mechanism to keep accurate time.  Your clock looks,
> sounds and is set the way it originally was.  It will also work with either
> battery polarity and start itself when power is applied.  If necessary, I
> can also do minor cosmetic improvements like painting hands or buffing the
> plastic lens while it is apart.  The cost is $100 each, which includes
> return postage.  Package your clocks securely so they don't get damaged in
> transit, and send them with a check to 418 Whig Lane, Glassboro, NJ 08028.
>
>
> My Jag collection is the result of buying cars and never selling them.  I
> got the first one over 50 years ago.
>
> Mike Eck
> '51 XK120, '55 XK140SE, '60 MK IX, '61 MK2 M/OD, '72 E-Type
> www.jaguarclock.com
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy
>
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