Years ago i was big into clocks and watches , I use to pass by the running ones and just pick up the non runners..

Old pocket watches was my favorite, I still have maybe 20 or so at one point was up to 50 .

 

Clocks who knows I still have some packed up from the move. not pictured that I know of a large Chelsea ships  clock from 1910 , a shelf clock from 1780 with wood gears, and a Russian ships chronometer. 

 

The gingerbread clock on the desk dated 1910, I just picked up for 80 bucks they wanted 175 for it  gave it a cleaning and oiling and its been running all night, today i will put it back together.

 

Thinking of taking a break from collecting guns and get back into this. It was very relaxing and no one wanted to ban them

 

The roll top I pulled out of a old print shop 20 years ago and re finished it.  

 

 

 

Way cool...  I like. 

That is cool.. 

Beautiful craftsmanship is always a joy to behold.

a boring rainy day I figured i would share 

I want an old school wall hanging clock like that. Not to sure if the wife would go for it though lol

I want an old school wall hanging clock like that. Not to sure if the wife would go for it though lol

Mines not into it also , I have been banished to the basement  

Clocks are a cool thing to collect, my grandmother had a few cookoos from Germany and Switzerland. When she moved last September I was hoping to get them, but my aunt who takes everything snatched them up too.

 

This also reminds me of this...

 

http://youtu.be/8bnjAC9jzUo

That's really cool. You should check out the meadowlands flea market in Saturday mornings. I see quite a few old pocket watches and clocks. Not to mention hundreds of used police glock holsters.

funny theres a chinese nurse in one of the buildings I work in,  and she walked into the room and said the same thing  " my cock no work" 

That's really cool. You should check out the meadowlands flea market in Saturday mornings. I see quite a few old pocket watches and clocks. Not to mention hundreds of used police glock holsters.

I always thought there was only toys and tube socks there 

Very cool, Ted.  Thanks for sharing the pics.

I'm thinking of a new hobby myself.....salt water aquarium.

 

Less rules, no bans and relaxing.

 

But on the other hand, just as expensive.

I have a customer who used to repair and rebuild all kinds of clocks.  He has a room in his basement that scares the hell out of me.  There are clocks and clock pieces absolutly everywhere.  Its like the twilight zone or something.  I dont know what it is about that many clocks and pieces that creeps me out.  Kinda weird isnt it?!

Ken

I have a customer who used to repair and rebuild all kinds of clocks.  He has a room in his basement that scares the hell out of me.  There are clocks and clock pieces absolutly everywhere.  Its like the twilight zone or something.  I dont know what it is about that many clocks and pieces that creeps me out.  Kinda weird isnt it?!

Ken

if it was a doll repair shop ,, now that would be weird

I have a customer who used to repair and rebuild all kinds of clocks.  He has a room in his basement that scares the hell out of me.  There are clocks and clock pieces absolutly everywhere.  Its like the twilight zone or something.  I dont know what it is about that many clocks and pieces that creeps me out.  Kinda weird isnt it?!

Ken

LOL.  Might have something to do with time standing still.

if it was a doll repair shop ,, now that would be weird

I got a chill at the thought of that

I always thought there was only toys and tube socks there

 

That's one side of it, the far side is estate and garage sale, antiques, etc. I occasionally find reloading supplies or ammo. I pick up straight edge razors, antique cameras, old Star Wars toys, records, tools, projectors, 8mm films...all kinds of crap.

I got a chill at the thought of that

Me too.  A doll repair shop would be even weirder.  I would love to post a pic of the clock repairshop basement but I would never do that to one of my customers.  Y'all will just have to take my word for it that its is freaking weird!

Ken

Ted, I didn't know you repair dolls? I will call you tomorrow about that

Ted, I didn't know you repair dolls? I will call you tomorrow about that

 

no i dont but i have a old tire patch kit for yours  

 

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no i dont but i have a old tire patch kit for yours  

 

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Hahaha, good come back. I can't top that

Are u Coo Coo..no pun intended

Are u Coo Coo..no pun intended

Ted is awesome!

Ted is awesome!

now thats funny 

I'm chuckling since my other hobby is watches. I've recently sold off a couple to fund my new interest in firearms. So I'm going in reverse.

 

I think it's the same interest in mechanics and tradition that pull me to both "hobbies".

 

Enjoy! I'm looking for a vintage pocket watch conversion for my collection

 

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Your house must get LOUD at the top of the hour

I think that you are an incredibly irresponsible individual.

 

There is no reason anybody needs to own so many clocks.  To top it off, you have these clocks hanging precariously on the wall where they could fall and injure a child.

 

I will be in touch with Assemblyman Greenwald tomorrow...

 

But seriously, it's nice to see some of the stuff that other people do besides guns.