Smiths M3 clock

[StewartPorter]

Hi all, a mate is looking for a tank clock for a '38 sq4. Could anyone advise whether this would fit? Obviously its upside down for his purposes
And....yes, I have told him to join the club urgently!!
Cheers
Stewart

[ray.tolman]

Hi Stewart,
That is the correct clock (2 inch). Pretty rare piece.
As far as I remember, the face can be rotated 180 degrees and then all will be fine.
Two small screws visible on face. Be careful and use a good fitting screwdriver.
Soft brass screws and the paint marks up very easily.
It may pay to have a clock repair shop do the rotation.
Ray

[StewartPorter]

Thanks a lot, Ray. Yeah, the plan was to swivel the face on it. He'll be delighted
Cheers
Stewart

[ray.tolman]

Hi again Stewart.
The Club makes an excellent reproduction of the Cricklewood 8 Day clock.
You will have to check and see if still available.
Save the rare original and use the repro. Engine vibration is not a friend to delicate clock movements.
DraganFly used to carry the same clock. (now on back order)

Ray

[john.whiting]

Bit OT,but I see the old Smiths WD pocket watches are worth a fortune.......or quite a bit.