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From: Greg Rudzinski
Date: 2015 May 3, 12:11 -0700
Bruce,
The 8 day aircraft clocks are no longer low budget. An example in good working order is in the $200 range now. I bought mine in good condition on Ebay for $75 about 5 years ago. Those that are not running are now going for $50. Not sure what an overhaul costs. Mine has a rate of -5 seconds per day which varies with temperature and position. Works best bolted to the bulkhead and wound full every morning. Ebay does show a few types of mechanical alarm clocks in the $50 range. I'm tempted to take a chance on one since I do not have a mechanical alarm clock. I know that they tick loudly which might be annoying.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221756299900?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Greg Rudzinski
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2015 May 3, 00:44 -0400I might be interested in this “low budget” 8 day aircraft dash clock. Buy one on ebay? What is typical cost? I’d be somewhat reluctant to buy a timepiece on line.By the way , my 10-15 year old Timex Triathlon watch buttons stopped working, losing about 11 seconds per 30 days. Bought a new Timex Ironman for $35 USD. Watch has gained about 1 sec in 20 days. Good enough.
Bruce
