Presidents Report Well another term has come to an end and I am pleased to advise the entire current committee has been reinstated for another 2 years As I complete my second full year as President I can now reflect and assess the past 2 years in entirety. Overall I am still very pleased as to how the society is tracking, but there is still much to do, not only to grow our membership base with new members, but importantly to stop the erosion of current / past members that are not renewing and more importantly to find out why! I, along with many others, was shocked to realise that our current financial membership numbers are now less than 90, yet we post out over 140 newsletters every quarter! The newsletter production & postage costs are one of the society’s biggest expenses and the committee will be looking closely at ways to reduce this cost over the coming months. There appears to be quite a few members who are not currently financial!. So, if you haven’t paid your membership dues recently and wish to remain a financial member of the AAHS please do so soon, as the society needs your support. Copies of the membership renewal forms were posted out recently.

The AAHS needs to increase its public profile and also raise awareness of the society in general, this will generate more interest in our society and importantly attract new members. During the past 12 months the society has been well represented at various major attractions like the “lost trades fair” in Country Victoria and the Canberra regional meeting “ in the bush” and most recently at the “Model engineers expo” on the 6th & 7th Oct 2018 in South Oakleigh

Opening our Mart to the public on Sat the 8th of December 2018 is primarily aimed at increasing interest and awareness of our society to the general public. We will also have a staffed information & membership booth and are looking for volunteers to help out on the day. Whilst these public appearances and technical demonstrations are great promotions for the club, we also need to equally focus on our “Antiquarian Horology” interests and keep true to our core values of preserving Antiquarian Horological related items & knowledge. On that note, a reminder that we are always seeking guest speakers and presenters for our monthly meetings

Note 1: If you haven’t received any email notifications or updates from myself in recent months, please see the separate article on “creating an email contact list” later in the newsletter.

Note 2: For those that wish to have a table at the December mart, please find enclosed a Mart table booking form, tables are selling fast and are on a first paid first served basis. Some members may wish to share a table, this needs to be organised between members. Please also find enclosed some promotional flyers, please pass these on to family or friends or drop of at a local antique shop or second hand dealer or Auction house to help raise awareness of the Mart.

Regards Mick Connolly President AAHS

A note from the editors…. Mick has squeezed us off the page. There have been a few articles that members have sent in, not all were used please don’t be discouraged. We did receive a couple that had already been used. Keep up the good work. Images and word documents are best, PDFs are a little harder to put in.

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The AAHS Restoration and Conservation Classes

Tutors Mr. Vivian C. Kenney (currently on sick leave) and Fergus Forsyth

Restoration Workshops held on the 4th Saturday of each month

• Saturday November 24th • Saturday December 22nd (Fergus unavailable) • Saturday January 26th

25 Central Road, Blackburn. (10-am to 4-30pm)

Every 2nd Saturday of each month General AAHS Workshop

(, Watches, Hobby Items, Fun Projects) Drop in – have a coffee and a chat with other members

Graeme Germaine – Ph: 03 53678513

25 Central Road, Blackburn 10.am to 4.30pm

• Saturday November 10th • Saturday December 8th • Saturday January 12th

Members can utilize this hall for many Saturday activities. E.g. hobby sports/fun- Birthday parties meetings with friends- teaching new interests etc. It is your space to use and if you book ahead we will happy to make it available provided care is taken to stick to the usual and clean-up of the hall after use.

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WHERE: Eley Park Community Centre located at 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South (Melways Red: 61 H5) WHEN: Saturday 8th December 2018. OPEN: ENTRY: Adults $5. Free Admission for Children under 12 and to AAHS Members. Early Admission for AAHS Members. Catering truck available to help sate appetites and thirsts.

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A reminder For the end of year mart. there are still a few tables left for hire forms included with this issue of the newsletter. If anyone is interested then please let mick know as soon as possible.

ONLY CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS CAN ENTER FROM 9 AM. GENERAL ADMISSION IS FROM 10 AM

VENDOR Table set up from 7.30 am

We often get asked when we attend some of the expo’s and fairs where people can get watches fixed. If there are any financial members who are in Victoria and are happy to do repairs on watches, we are trying to set up a database of repairers who are willing to take on work around the state. If you are interested please let Mick know your details and we will try to pass on your details to any interested people who may ask for repairers in their area.

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Volunteers - thank you I would like to personally thank all the volunteers who recently attended the model engineers expo over the October 6th & 7th weekend to represent the AAHS. I was very humbled to have so many talented members represent our society. We have received fantastic feedback thus far and the AAHS has already been invited back next year with a promise to double our display site size plus add an additional outside area for live demonstrations of gear cutting, turning, etc. This is a great result for the society and provides much needed public exposure! We were also approached by the editor of “Australian Model Engineer” magazine to run a few articles on our clubs “ making” activities, another great promotional result for our society!

Graeme Carr won the trophy for the best display at the Expo (well done Graeme!!) no surprises to anyone who has seen Graeme’s work first hand! Trevor Herbstreit & Will Matthysen both displayed amazing examples of their craft and certainly hit the criteria of “let’s make it” Thank you both very much for representing the society!

I would like to express a huge thank you to all the volunteers who devoted their weekend to represent the society at this event: Fergus Forsyth, Bill DeKaste, Trevor Herbstreit, David Rivers, Graeme Carr, Greg Aldridge, Will Matthysen, Mick Connolly, and all the other Club Members who turned up to show your support!

Regards Mick Connolly

AAHS E-mail contact list As mentioned briefly in the Presidents report, the AAHS committee would like to establish an email address book, or contact list to facilitate a faster and more direct communication channel with our Members if or when a special need arises. If you have no objections, please send me an email titled “AAHS contact details” containing your name and phone number and send it to [email protected] your email address will then be automatically generated in the “from” section of the email This email list, once composed will be used solely for the societies internal communications and to facilitate timely notifications of Meeting changes, upcoming sales, obituary’s, auction notices, lost & found, etc. NOTE: Only senior committee members would be allowed access and only for internal club communications. So far I have approx. one quarter of members email addresses. So there’s still a way to go! Regards Mick Connolly

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BONHAMS – WATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES 11TH SEPTEMBER 2018 STARTED 13:00 BST LONDON KNIGHTSBRIDGE https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24629/?category=results#/aa0=7&MR0_length=36& w0=grid&aj0=lot_number_asc&MR0_currency_screen=AUD&m0=0

LOT 10 Septimus Miles, Ludgate Street, London. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch with Masonic dial- Circa 1810 Movement: Patent gilt full plate fusee verge, florally engraved balance bridge, diamond end stone, blued steel regulation, No.4203 Dial: White, stylised Masonic hour markers, black outer minute track, gilt spade hands Case: Polished consular, No.3341 The Case is stamped HL and the movement signed. Size: 51mm Sold for £ 937 (AU$ 1,718) inc. premium

LOT 2 Thomas Fitter, London. A gold key wind repeating pair case pocket watch with repousse decoration Circa 1720 Movement: Gilt full plate fusee verge, pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond end stone, silver regulation, polished hammers, No.2001 Dial: Later white, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, gilt spade hands Case: Pierced and engraved inner, inner bell (AF), associated repousse outer depicting a classical scene with Apollo playing a lyre surrounded by animals The Movement & capare both signed. Size: 47mm Sold for £ 3,125 (AU$ 5,727) inc. premium DID YOU KNOW? This watch is from the collection of Claude Basil Fry (1868-1942). Claude was the great-grandson of Joseph Fry (1728-1787), founder of Fry's Chocolate and Fry's Typefounding, both in Bristol. Claude's grandfather Joseph Storrs Fry and father Richard were also both partners in the chocolate-making company J S Fry & Sons Ltd before Claude went on to become a Director of the company himself. Fry's produced the first chocolate Easter egg in 1873.

LOT 18 Breguet & Fils. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch Circa 1850 Movement: Cylinder, 3-arm balance Dial: Guilloche engraved silvered, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track, gilt Breguet hands Case: Engine turned hinged, foliate engraved bezels, No.3322 Signed: Cuvette Size: 38mm Accompaniments: Chain & Key Sold for £ 687 (AU$ 1,259) inc. premium

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LOT 28 An 18K gold keyless wind minute repeating triple full hunter pocket watch with moon phase London Hallmark for 1868 Movement: Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, column wheel chronograph, steel chronograph works, two polished hammers striking on two gongs, fly ball governor Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute and 0-300 tracks, subsidiary dials at 3, 6, 9 and 12 for day, date, month, seconds and moon phase, blued steel spade hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Polished round hinged, monogram to back, repeat slide in the band at 6, chronograph button at 12, No.903138 The Cuvette is stamped HP. Size: 57mm Sold for £ 5,000 (AU$ 9,163) inc. premium

LOT 32 Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch with enamel decoration Circa 1910 Movement: 18-jewel Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi- metallic balance, No.3391090 Dial: Silvered, applied Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, gilt hands Case: Polished round, snap on back, blue enamel decoration to bezels and bow, No.247348 Signed: Case, dial & movement, movement co-signed Merimont Watch Co Size: 44mm Sold for £ 2,000 (AU$ 3,665) inc. premium

LOT44 Th. Picard Fils, La Chaux de Fonds. A gold plated manual wind single button chronograph wristwatch Circa 1945 Movement: Jewelled manual wind, column wheel chronograph Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, black outer 1/5 second divisions, outer red telemetre scale, inner red scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for 30 minute recording and seconds, blued steel spade hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Polished round, hinged snap on back, single button chronograph at 2, t-bar lugs, No.5834. Strap/Bracelet: Tan leather Buckle/Clasp: Steel buckle Signed: Dial Size: 38mm Sold for £ 375 (AU$ 687) inc. premium

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LOT 47 Chronographe Suisse. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch - Circa 1950 Movement: Jewelled manual wind Dial: Black, rose Arabic numerals, outer rose 1/5 second divisions and telemetre scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for 30 minute recording and seconds, gilt pointed baton hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Polished round, snap on back, crown flanked by twin buttons, No.801362 Strap/Bracelet: Black leather Buckle/Clasp: Plated buckle Signed: Dial. Size: 36mm Sold for £ 687 (AU$ 1,259) inc. premium

LOT 60 Omega. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch. Circa 1963 Model: Seamaster. Reference: 165009 SC-62 Movement: 24- jewel Cal.552 automatic, No.20645296. The Dial: Silvered, black accented gilt baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions, gilt lance hands with black inserts, centre seconds. Case: Polished round, screw down back. Strap: Brown crocodile leather. Buckle/Clasp: Signed plated buckle. Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 34mm Sold for £ 937 (AU$ 1,718) inc. premium

LOT 69 Omega. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch. Circa 1962 Model: Speedmaster. Reference: 105.002-62 Movement: 17-jewel Cal.321 manual wind, No.19832713. Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, later painted pointed baton hands, centre chronograph hand. Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, inner cap, signed crown flanked by twin pushers, fixed bezel with calibrated black insert. Strap: Black leather Buckle: Steel buckle. Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 40mm Sold for £ 6,250 (AU$ 11,454) inc. premium

DID YOU KNOW?  This is a rare example of an ST 105.002 which actually corresponds to the CK 2998 in all but reference. It seems this is a transitional piece while Omega changed its coding system and it is estimated that under 3000 were made. The second generation Speedmaster was released in 1959 and was the first of the Omega Speedmasters to be worn in space during the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission. It was however privately worn as NASA had not tested the watches for inclusion as the official NASA issued watch. During this mission it was worn by Wally Schirra and has now been reproduced as one of the all- time classic Omega watches. For further discussion see Moonwatch Only by G Rossier and A Marquie page 264.

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LOT 85 Henry Moser & Cie. A nickel manual wind single button chronograph wristwatch. Circa 1915. Movement: Jewelled manual wind, column wheel chronograph, No.110088. Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, black outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 for seconds and 30 minute recording, pierced blued steel hands, centre chronograph hand Case: Polished round, hinged snap on back, t-bar lugs, start/stop set within crown at 12, No.1169047. Strap: Black Lizard leather. Buckle: Steel buckle. Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 39mm Sold for £ 875 (AU$ 1,603) inc. premium

LOT 177 Fabergé. A fine and rare limited edition platinum and titanium manual wind tourbillon wristwatch. Circa 2015 Model: Visionnaire I Flying Tourbillon, Limited Edition No.02/15 Movement: 29-jewel Cal.TOF14 manual wind, skeletonised flying one minute tourbillon with polished cage, nickel silver bridges and main plate, 72-hour power reserve. Dial: Engraved, brushed and polished part skeletonised silvered segmented, luminous white outer baton hour markers, outer minute divisions, and aperture at 9 displaying tourbillon cage, tapering pointed baton hands with luminous inserts. Case: PVD treated brushed and polished round, exhibition back secured by 6 screws with power reserve. Strap: Black Fabergé alligator leather. Buckle/Clasp: Signed white gold and titanium deployment clasp. Signed: Case & dial. Size: 45mm. Accompaniments: Fabergé box, outer card, matching pair of Fabergé 18K white gold and diamond cufflinks (numbered 1528/2), Certificate of authenticity, travel case, User guide Sold for £ 34,375 (AU$ 62,998) inc. premium

DID YOU KNOW?  Fabergé unveiled the Visionaire 1 Flying Tourbillon, its first complicated watch, at Baselworld in 2015. The design of the Visionnaire 1 is noticeably inspired by the houses' world renowned mysterious eggs and the work of lauded jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé. The Fabergé Visionnaire 1 was available as a limited edition of 30 pieces, 15 in a platinum and blue-treated titanium case and 15 in a red-gold and black-treated titanium case.

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LOT 182 Longines. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch. Circa 1992. Model: Christobal. Movement: 21-jewel Cal.2892-2 automatic. Dial: White, red Roman numerals, inner blue traditional compass points, central bi-directional compass disc, blued steel hands. Case: Polished round, snap on back, hinged bezel, No.5253 0559. Strap: Brown Longines lizard leather. Buckle: Steel buckle. Signed: Case, dial & movement. Size: 39mm Sold for £ 750 (AU$ 1,374) inc. premium

DID YOU KNOW?  The Christobal was launched in 1992 to commemorate the anniversary of the Discovery of America in 1492.

LOT 222 Chopard. An 18K white gold automatic calendar wristwatch with moon phase Model: Lunar Twin. Reference: 161934-1001 Date: Sold 14th September 2013. Movement: 33-jewel Cal.LUC 96.21-L automatic, 22K gold micro rotor, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, No.141911. Dial: Sunburst silvered, applied polished Roman numerals, moon phase at 1, subsidiary seconds at 6, date aperture at 4, polished tapered baton hands. Case: Brushed and polished round, exhibition back secured by 6 screws, quick set button in band at 9, No.1764850 Strap: Black Chopard alligator leather. Buckle: Signed 18K white gold buckle. Signed: Case, dial & movement. Size: 40mm. Accompaniments: Chopard box, outer card, Certificate of Origin, Instruction booklet Sold for £ 5,625 (AU$ 10,308) inc. premium

LOT224 Speake-Marin. A limited edition titanium automatic 'Rum 1780' wristwatch. Model: Rum 1780. Reference: SMTIV0188, Limited Edition One of 49. Date: Circa 2016. Movement: 28-jewel Vaucher Cal.3002 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions. Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute and 1/5th second divisions, 1780 Harewood Rum capsule at 11, sea compass style minute and hour hand. Case: Brushed and polished round 'Piccadilly type', exhibition back secured by 8 screws, aquamarine cabochon set crown, engraved 'Stand Fast The Holy Ghost'. Strap: Red stitched black Speake-Marin alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed steel buckle and folding clasp Signed: Case & dial Size: 42mm. Accompaniments: Speake-Marin wooden box, outer card, Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, information booklet Sold for £ 6,875 (AU$ 12,599) inc. premium

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DID YOU KNOW?  Rum Watch is a special watch combining the world of Swiss precision with the spirit of Caribbean seas and seafaring adventures. It is the world's second watch equipped with an alcohol capsule and the first one with rum inside. It is not your usual alcoholic beverage, but the 1780 Harewood Rum, the oldest rum in the world. Rum Watch is a real windfall for the enthusiasts of both unique mechanical watches and rare exclusive alcohols. 1780 Harewood Rum was distilled almost 250 years ago in Barbados. Its name came from the Harewood estate in central England, where the bottle of this unique spirit was found in 2011. Shortly after it had been found, the 1780 Harewood Rum bottle was moved to the Wealth Solutions' collection. This spirit also entered Guinness World Records as the oldest rum in the world. Now, this alcoholic beverage is launched in the market in a new form, encapsulated in a Gold Rum Watch

LOT227 Omega. A Limited Edition stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch. Circa 2005 Model: Speedmaster Professional 1965-2005 First Space Walk 40th anniversary. Reference: 35658000, No.1578/2005. Movement: 18-jewel Cal.1861 manual wind. Dial: Blue, luminous tipped polished baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph hand. Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, twin pushers, No.77156121. Strap/Bracelet: Fitted brushed 1998/849 Omega link. Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp. Signed: Case, dial & movement. Size: 42mm Accompaniments: Omega box, outer card, International Warranty, Pictograms cards, Certificate of Authenticity, Operating Instructions. Sold for £ 6,000 (AU$ 10,996) inc. premium

OMEGA AND THE CO-AXIAL ESCAPEMENT Co-Axial technology Invented and SPEEDMASTER ‘57 developed by the Omega’s new member of the English watchmaker Speedmaster family, saluting its George Daniels in the ancestor with subtle aesthetic 1970s. The name co- nods to the very first axial escapement Speedmaster in 1957. That comes from ‘two combined with OMEGA’s Co- arranged on a shaft Axial technology. gear wheels’. The aim of the technology is to combine the advantages of anchor escapement (safe self- start, vibration proof and no danger of double triggering) with those of a chronometer escapement (low- friction drive and largely independent of lubrication). Sold to OMEGA Page 11 of 36

An exploded view of a typical Hamilton movement.

Sent in by Charles Switzer

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Young and Old, Model Engineers “Lets’ Make It Exhibition” The Model and Experimental Engineers show. We had a good turnout of members, who brought along a selection of their work to display at the show. Graeme Carrs’ Congreve clock which won the best in show. We also had a display of clock making tools on show to compliment the finished clocks.

Figure 1. Congreve Clock, By Graeme Carr

Left to right, Trevors' Steam boiler clock & his mystery clock. One of Will Matthysons wooden clocks. Graemes Congreve clock & skeleton clock

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Top left: Trevor Herbstreits’ Scimitar clock Middle Right: Trevor explaining the secrets of his mystery clock to an interested visitor. Below right: Steampunk, Boiler clock. Below: The mystery of the rolling ball, a close up of Trevor’s excellent work. Centre: Wills wooden clock that he brought along for the show, another of his master pieces.

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Tower clock meetings continue in a dark and mysterious timeless place full of time secrets…(Micks Shed). Not so dark and mysterious but there was a bit of mood lighting for the shots above

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In the light, the clock parts are measured and pieced together. Tower clocks coming into existence before the horologists’ eyes… Mick counting his blessings.

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Retirement sale Ferntree Gully watch & clock

All stock must sell by 24th December 2018 36 years in business and it’s time for a well earnt rest! All items must go, display cases, counters, tools, clocks, watches, spare parts & much much more. Come in for a browse and a chat! Regards Phil Gore Ferntree Gully watch & clock 117-119 Station Street Ferntree Gully 03 9758 7740 0419373491 See web page for shop hours http://www.ftgwatch.com.au/

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DAVID (VLADIMIR) CUBRANIC Born 29 -12-1942 Born into eternal life 19-10-2018

Adored and loved husband of Rita and loving and admired father of Mark, Carmel, Judy, Ray and Paul. Much loved father-in-law to Matey, Janie, Bertie and Karen. Cherished Grandfather of James, Chelsea, Sean, Ebony, Nicholas and Miranda.

We love you Old Chook and hope you are enjoying winding up the clocks in Heaven. Service held in Mount Eliza Wednesday 31st October 2018.

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CONSTANT TORQUE SPRINGS: ……‘Nature’s Free Lunch’….

Helical, Reverse Curved, and Constant Force Springs compared

Force

• The purpose of the reversed curve is to increase the amount of energy that can

Deflection be stored in a spring. • • Hooks’ss Law : Extension is proportional to Force The lower curve represents a shorter stronger spring within its elastic limit • The load of a Constant Force Spring does not • The upper curve represents a longer follow Hooke’s Law weaker spring with more preload. • Shaded area represents the additional energy stored. • Note the more constant gradient for the upper curve. From: Horological Journal October 2017, Watch Mainsprings, by David Boettcher.

Efficiency of the Helical spring

(The Science of Clocks and Watches by A L Rawlings, Pages 288-295 )

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SPRING MOTOR U.S. PATENT 1936. • Spring is formed as a tightly coiled spring on storage drum on left. • The loose end of the spring is wound anti- clockwise around the power output drum on the right, producing a clockwise torque force. • No sliding friction between the spring coils, hence no oil required. • Designed torque is maintained throughout the life of the spring, e.g. 5000 cycles and 20,000 cycles. • Fatigue life is not time dependant, but dependant on the number of cycles. • Three to four times the number of winding turns compared to the conventional spring, e.g. 27 to 20 turns. • Power output variation of about 10% from first to last wind. • Springs made from stainless steel and designed to operate between -50 and +200 deg. C.

• The spring material is manufactured to the same radius of curvature throughout its length. • As the outer end is reverse wound around the power output drum, the spring will attempt to regain its normal shape, producing a constant torque force. • The force is produced by the section of the spring spanning the two drums, i.e. Zone ‘x’ above. • From an article by D.E. W.

GRAPH: from article by D.E.W.Aldous, HJ August 1959

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Constant Force Springs used in clocks Example of a constant force spring used in clockwork.: • Post –war Garant clock movement manufactured in Western Germany. • Clock is of one month duration. • Time keeping was to within 2 minutes a week. • The clock is fitted with stop levers on both drums. • Haller 400 day clocks also produced post-war. Non- traditional click and ratchet system subject to failure. • Both storage drum and power output drum and made from moulded plastic. • Unfortunately, the plastic storage and winding drums would deteriorate with time, releasing the mainspring with inevitable results. • Taken from an article by T.R.Robinson FBHI, in the HJ TheJuly, Haller 1962. ‘Time Bomb’ Anniversary Clock. Article by Mervyn Passmore. http://www.anniversaryclocks.org/aci/haller-gtb.pdf and thanks to Rex Swensen for forwarding the link.

8 Day contemporary reconstruction of Harrison’s ‘H 4’ by Anthony Randall • Motive power is provided by two Tensator springs in tandem instead of fusee and mainspring • Horological Journal. January 2002. (images to the left - 7. The train, and 8. The tensator)

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The Spiroflex range of Constant Force springs – 27 Working Turns • Constant force spring by Spiroflex. Fatigue life of 5000 cycles = 100 years for 8 day clock. Grade 301 stainless steel.

• Power output from .04 Kg. Cm to 103 Kg.cm in increments of between 50 to 100%. • Vary the power supplied to the wheel train by changing the leaf count of the centre wheel pinion until the required torque to drive the wheel train is achieved. • Since the spring power is directly proportional to the height of the spring, reducing the spring height by removing material symmetrically from both sides, will proportionally reduce the spring power.

The Spiroflex Range of Constant Force Springs - 20 Working Turns • Constant Force springs by Spiroflex. Fatigue life 20.000 cycles. 20 working turns. • Made from similar spring material as 5000 cycle springs, but spring formed to a larger radius. • This reduces material stress hence the increased fatigue life, but reduces the power output and duration.

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AHS Annual General Meeting

Date: 18th September 2018 1 Welcome and Apologies The President (Mick Connolly opened the meeting at 8.15pm and asked if there were any visitors and any apologies Apologies: Dean Turner, John Barrel, Clive Endicott, Michael Lipengold, Ray Baker, Harry Koblitz Visitors: No visitors 2 Overview of the past year Mick Connolly gave an overview of the club’s activities,  Blackburn workshops held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month are still being run but numbers have dwindled due participants attending the Tower Clock Project  The Tower Clock Project is well underway under the supervision of Graeme Carr and the project committee  The AAHS is being getting good public exposure, as we have been well represented once again at the Lost Trade Fair, also a number of members represented the club at the Regional and future representation at the Model Engineering fair in early October, and this year for the first time the opening of the Xmas Mart to the public  Declining membership is of a concern; however by keeping exposing our club as in dot point above we could turn this around.  Web site is just about up and running with the input Ujen Germaine, Seamus McCorry and Patrick Poppins

The President (Mick Connolly) thanked the Committee for their support for the past 2 years, also a special thanks to Charles Switzer and David Rivers for their support at the workshops 3 Chairperson The President introduced Tim Wilmot (a past President) to chair the meeting 4 Minutes of 2017 AGM Tim asked if all members had received the minutes of the 2017 AGM which were printed in the September 2017 Club newsletter, if not there are copies available if needed. Moved: to accept the minutes of the last meeting as a true record: Gary Crowley Seconded: Colin Mierisch Motion passed

5 Treasurer’s Report Graeme Germaine presented the Treasurer’s Report: see next page Note: It is not a requirement, due to the nature of our Club to get our financial books externally audited but it is a requirement that the financials are checked by a member, and reviewed at tonight’s AGM During the presentation of the Treasurer’s report the treasurer highlighted that on the Agenda distributed for 2018 AGM it was stated that there would not be a move to increase, however due to the decline in membership and the fact that the club operated at a loss this financial year, the Treasure recommended that we need to pass a motion to increase the Membership fee. John Baker gave an overview of the report tabled and highlighted the financial loss for the year was due to loss in membership and a payment towards the Christmas Mart 2018 into next year financial year.

Moved: to accept the Treasurer’s report: Jim Reaper Seconded: Robert Wing

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6 Annual subscription fees Following on from the Treasurer comments with reference to increasing Membership fee effective 2019-2020 A motion was put forward to increase the fees by $5.00, Amendment to this motion was made to increase the fees by $10.00: J McDonald Seconded: Vivian Kenny Amendment put to a show of hands For: 18 Against: 10 Motion carried Jeanette Kenny put forward a proposal to make the Joining fee $30..00 for family and single membership and $15.00 for concession Motion to accept the proposal: Jeanette Kenny Seconded Jon McDonald Proposal put to a show of hands For: 27 Majority - acceptance of new joining fee Amended fee Schedule Joining Fee Annual Fee Single $30.00 $90.00 Family $30.00 $95.00 Concession $15.00 $45.00 Note: Concession is defined as being under the age of 18, or currently a student, or being currently employed as an apprentice in a trade.

7 Election of Office Bearers

The chairman declared all Committee positions vacant and a new Committee is to be elected in accordance with our constitution “two year terms of office bearers”. There were no nominations other than the existing passed committee, therefore the committee was re-elected as follows President: Mick Connolly Vice-President: Fergus Forsyth Secretary: Dean Turner Treasurer: Graeme Germaine Four Ordinary Committee Members: Greg Aldridge, Gary Crowley, Bill DeKaste, Barry Foreman 8 Presentation and Recognition Awards  Clive Endicott “Best Clubman Award” this award was introduced last year and David Rivers was the worthy recipient , this year it is to be awarded to Graeme Carr, and the AAHS thanks him for his contribution to the club and input into the “Tower Clock Project 2017”  Jan Carr was presented with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation for putting up with Graeme not being around due to AAHS commitments  Special thanks to Amanda Connolly for putting up with the workshops being held twice a month at their home.  Thanks to Pat Larkins, Gladys Foreman and Amy Aldridge for they assistance throughout the year

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9 General Business  A motion was proposed for the AAHS to fund the restoration of “Joseph Windmills clock movement and case”. This clock is part of the National Gallery of Victoria collection”. A budget of $3000 is recommended for the work. Tim Wilmott discussed this motion in great detail and spoke for this motion as this would give the AAHS recognition and exposure. The motion was moved by: Tim Wilmott Seconded: Colin Mierisch, John Baker Motion accepted  Our Monthly Newsletter is becoming extremely expensive and as previously mentioned a considerable savings could be achieved by sending our Newsletter via email, with the added benefit of coloured photos and those who still insist on a hardcopy, it can be printed and sent accordingly.  It would be of great benefit to all members, if the President has your email address so that members are keep up to date with the clubs activities and fully informed.  Finally the Committee is calling for volunteers to assist in the end of the year Xmas Mart as it will be open to the Public, which is a first for our club, and the more volunteers we can get the smoother it will run and hopefully we can repeat this event in years to come.

The AGM finished at 9.55pm and the President welcomed everyone to stay and have supper.

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THE CHRISTMAS

AND

HOLIDAY SEASON!! ARE NOT FAR AWAY

WHILE YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING GIFTS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY,

DON’T FORGET

TO TREAT YOURSELF

PAY THOSE AHHS FEES.

ONCE THOSE FEES ARE PAID YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SIT BACK AN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER. YOU CAN CONTINUE ENJOYING THE NEWSLETTERS AND COME AND LEARN ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THE HOROLOGICAL WORLD.

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Regarding Motion letter presented in the last newsletter

See last issue

A motion was proposed for the AAHS to fund the restoration of “Joseph Windmills clock movement and case”. This clock is part of the National Gallery of Victoria collection”. A budget of $3000 is recommended for the work. Tim Wilmott discussed this motion in great detail and spoke for this motion as this would give the AAHS recognition and exposure. The motion was moved by: Tim Wilmott Seconded: Colin Mierisch, John Baker Motion accepted

There will now need to be a presentation put forward to the National Gallery regarding this idea.

There is nothing set at this point, we will keep the members informed as things progress. I have attached a photo of the clock, there was speculation around the condition of the case. It looks like the case is in reasonable condition from this photo.

There would be a large amount of research to ascertain what the weights and the (which are missing) would have looked like so that the clock could still look ethically correct. Being a museum piece it would have to be correct.

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From the bench Correct alinement of your balance spring

The image shows an over coil Balance spring viewed from the front of the balance cock.

The image shows the correct position of the spring and collet. The collet should be directly over the pivot hole with the spring flat.

If your spring is tilting as shown on the left then you will need to reach in carefully with your fine nosed tweezers (No.5) and place them near to the stud that holds the spring to the balance cock. With the tweezers leaning slightly to the left you should be able to close them gently and it will twist the spring slightly in the direction you require. Do this bit by bit until the correct alignment is achieved.

The opposite applies if the spring is twisted in the other direction

Needle or oiler

In this scenario a needle or oiler are inserted as shown. The ultimate goal is as before to get the balance spring flat, parallel with the surface of the balance cock. To achieve this the needle is gently pushed down to correct the error

In this image the needle/oiler is placed under the balance and an upward pressure is applied

In the last two cases it must be noted that the pressure is being applied onto the side of the spring if too much pressure is applied you will damage the spring. Great care should be exercised in these situations If the spring is dished when the balance is fitted and the balance cock is back in place it is a simple matter of positioning the balance collet up or down on the balance staff.

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LIBRARY – OCTOBER 2018 Pat Larkin Library lists additional books catalogued and now available for borrowing:

EUROPEAN CLOCKS by J. Paul Getty Museum List No. 374 Well illustrated volume detailing Wall, Mantle, Pedestal and a Musical Clock. Features excellent commentaries and diagrams on movements. A chapter introduces various biographies of English, French and Swiss clockmakers.

Donated by Jim Reaper. Thank you, Jim,

* OYSTER PERPETUAL by Rolex List No. 373 Volume features mainly colour plates of various chronometers with general details on each. Includes information on Perpetual Movement, Materials used, Elegant and functional clasps for each model, and the Triplock winding crown to protect the movement from water.

*

WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2012 by Peter Braun List No, 354 WRISTWATCH ANNUAL 2013 by Peter Braun List No. 355 These two Catalogues of Producers, Prices, Models & Specifications are quite detailed and handy references for the library. They are now available for borrowing.

* Two editions of OMEGA LIFETIME: List No. 371 THE MECHANICAL EDITION

Includes: Interviews with Bruce Sterling on the Engine of Charles Babbage, And Buzz Aldrin on The Moon and Me Horology Wonders Under the Loupe – 4 centuries of watchmaking A Watch from a Galaxy far, far away. (The fable of Omega’s Star Wars Chronographs) The Chronography of Hope (The Clock of the Long Now) Moving History (Talking revolution with George Daniels)

List No. 372 THE TRAVEL ISSUE Includes: Interview with Eugene Cernan - Last Man on the Moon, “Art Deco Diver” Delving into Maritime History with Style, “50 Years – Precisely!” Speedmaster - A Lifetime of Braving the Extreme, and Watch News * For those who didn’t get a chance to attend the auction of member, Ken Hose’s collection of Clocks, Mechanical Music and Automata last June, Library now has a copy of the auction catalogue and is available for borrowing.

THE HOSE COLLECTION Leonard Joel Auctions. List No. 375 Come along and have a browse in your library which is a great resource, and feel free to request or recommend any book.

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AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER MEETINGS Chapter 72 – Sydney Meetings are held in the Wentworthville Uniting Church Hall, near corner of Station and McKern Streets, Wentworthville, 1.00pm – 5.00pm on 1st Sunday of the even months. Contact: President: Peter Simonis at [email protected] or 0416 018320 Website: www.aussieclocks.com.au

Electrical Horology Group

Contact: Graham Mitchell at [email protected] or on (02) 9416 2766 Special Interest Watch Group

Meetings will be held on various dates throughout the year. Contact: Colin Thompson at [email protected] or (02) 98717263 Chapter 168 - Torsion Clocks

Sydney meetings Location has changed Contact: Doug Minty (02) 9631 4720 Mob: 0412 100390 Queensland Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Incorporated Queensland General meetings held at Clubhouse, Rocklea Show Ground. UBD - Map 199 (I-6), 1430 Ipswich Road, Rocklea. Use gate, corner Ipswich Service Road & Goburra Street Postal address is PO Box 153, Rocklea Markets, QLD 4106

Contact: President: Allan Roberts at [email protected] or 07 32777858 Chapter 182 – Canberra

Roger Little MACGREGOR ACT 2615 (02) 6254 9243 [email protected] All members of the AAHS are welcome at any other Chapters Meetings

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