Wizard Clock - Before and After
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:30 pmebay item 181097439847 is a Dixon Special clock before restoration with a BIN price of $600.
Seller states it "just needs winding spring ...." to work; yeah......right.
It is also missing more parts than the seller points out in description.
I've had 2 of these.
I'm no clock guy, but apparently just a little corrosion (which would not be visible in photos) can screw up a clock movement big time.
You'd need a complete tear-down/rebuild requiring hard to find parts.
ebay item 230942870028 is same model clock after restoration with 0 bids starting at $2000.
My recommendation;
if you want one of these clocks, go for the working one.
It will probably be cheaper in the long run and without all the hassle.
Seller states it "just needs winding spring ...." to work; yeah......right.
It is also missing more parts than the seller points out in description.
I've had 2 of these.
I'm no clock guy, but apparently just a little corrosion (which would not be visible in photos) can screw up a clock movement big time.
You'd need a complete tear-down/rebuild requiring hard to find parts.
ebay item 230942870028 is same model clock after restoration with 0 bids starting at $2000.
My recommendation;
if you want one of these clocks, go for the working one.
It will probably be cheaper in the long run and without all the hassle.