Hammond clocks are a valuable and ever-popular collectors item. Keeping your Hammond clock in tip-top shape, or repairing a non-working Hammond clock, can really increase and protect the value of your timepiece. Recently released from Clock Books, Hammond Synchronous Clocks Maintenance and Repair by Craig Shields has everything you need to know about these historic and beautiful clocks.

The book is heavily illustrated, with over 100 photos to illustrate the various clock parts and step-by-step instructions. Readers will learn about clock assembly, from the hands all the way down to the tiniest components. Although the book does not describe the mechanisms of the Hammond Bichronous clock, Open Rotor clocks and Sealed Rotor clocks are both covered, and information on how to identify these different clock styles is presented in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner. Information on how to rebuild the Gregory clock and the Postal Telegraph is included, as well.

Also handy in this book is the diagnostic section that allows readers to quickly discover exactly what is going wrong with their clocks. Once the problem is pinpointed, this book tells you just what to do to fix it, too, whether it's replacing a power cord, cleaning the moving parts, applying oil, or replacing a worn-out or missing component.

Even if you are just a collector of Hammond clocks but have no interest in repairing them yourself, you might still want to take a look at this book. Included are reproductions of many of the original patent drawings for Hammond clocks dating from 1920 to 1932, making it easy to identify and date your particular clock model.

Clock repair may very well be a dying art, but the Hammond clock is truly a timeless classic that will never go out of style. Keep yours in fine working order by picking up a copy of Hammond Synchronous Clocks Maintenance and Repair.