Winding the Clock
Please note that your new Chelsea Clock time-
piece leaves our factory fully wound.
The left keyhole on the dial is for winding the
strike mechanism; the right is for the clock’s
mainspring. Fully wind both weekly at approximately the
same time, starting with the left keyhole.
Warning
: If the clock has run down completely, wind it first
before moving the hands. If the minute hand is locked, the
mechanism has jammed. To release: wind both sides, then
move the minute hand backwards one hour or more. Reset
the time, allowing full strikes at the hour and half-hour.
Regulating the Clock
Your clock is finely regulated before it leaves
our factory. However, environmental conditions
and other factors can affect its rate over time.
Adjusting the clock’s micrometer can help com-
pensate for minor time gains or loses
(wheel located on the left-hand side of the Ship’s Bell dial;
lever next to the “1” on the Shipstrike dial):
• Losing time? – Turn wheel/lever toward “F” (faster)
• Gaining time? – Turn wheel/lever toward “S” (slower)
Turning the wheel one notch in either direction changes the
rate approximately four seconds.
Tip:
Let the clock run for a full week, then adjust the regula
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tor as needed.
