Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is the difference between 1-day movement and 8-day movement?
Most mechanical cuckoo clocks are either 1-day or 8-day movement. This means they don't run on batteries (quartz movement) but instead need to be manually 'wound' by hand. A 1-day movement clock needs to be wound a minimum of once every day while an 8-day movement clock needs to be wound a minimum of once every eight days to keep time.
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How do I 'wind' my mechanical cuckoo clock?
Each mechanical cuckoo clock needs to be manually 'wound' by hand. This is done by gently pulling on the chains at the bottom of the clock towards the floor until the weight on the opposite end is raised to it's utmost position. Gravity does the rest and as the weights slowly lower again they pull the chain through the clock-work and power the mechanism. Remember to pull gently on the chains and it also helps to lightly support the weights as you raise it up with the chain. All of this might sound complex but it's really very simple and the routine is really quite endearing.
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When should I 'wind' my mechanical cuckoo clock?
A mechanical clock (either of 1-day or 8-day movement types) can be wound at any time of the day as many times as you want. Be sure to lightly pull the weight chains to raise the weights in accordance to the instruction manual.
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What does 'night-time shutoff' or 'light sensor' mean?
Most cuckoo clocks (either mechanical or battery powered) come with 'night-time shutoff' in either a manual or 'light sensor' variety. This just means that both varieties enable you to control when the clock makes sounds.
Mechanical cuckoo clocks have a manual 'night-time shutoff' which are usually a lever with 2 positions - sound on or sound off.
Battery powered cuckoo clocks usually come with an automatic 'night-time shutoff' otherwise known as a light sensor which detects light levels and disables sound when the lights are off or it is very dark. While some include volume levels as well as sound on/off positions, some models also include an option to stop the sound between the hours of 9:00pm and 8:00am.
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Chalet 8-day Gutshof cuckoo clock with music 58cm by August Schwer
Brand: August Schwer
Model ID: august-5.8875.01.P
ISBN/UPC/GTIN: 4039212887501
Estimated Delivery Time: This clock will be sent directly to your delivery address from the clockmakers workshop in Germany. Subject to availability, build completion time, and border customs times, the delivery day is approximately between November 24 and November 28 for all UK and mainland Europe customers.
IMPORT COSTS: Cuckoo Collections is proud to announce that we will pay for ALL customs charges or Import VAT costs for our UK customers. We don't want our UK customers being surprised by any additional charges (that are due to the Brexit). Therefore, if you are notified of any customs charges then please let us know. We will organise to have these paid or the amounts refunded back to you.
£1,693.00 £1,968.95
The pinnacle of all things wondrous and striking about a cuckoo clock can be found in this work of art from August Schwer.
This very large traditional musical chalet-style cuckoo clock presents every detail which is iconic in a Black Forest Farm house. The clock house itself represents the specific building techniques of the Black Forest with it's typical shingle roof and partial open stonework building at it's base.
Black Forest farm steads are often isolated buildings, dotted over hilly countryside. Once such feature of these large farmhouses are the bell tower and fire bell on the roof which is used the case of an emergency to summon help from the surrounding countryside or to ring in events in the day.
The central element of the decoration is the oompah band to the right of the clock. All four of the musicians move as soon as the clock strikes and the music starts to play. Each of them turns right and left with the music.Another moving element of the clock is the farmer's wife in Black Forest (Gutach Valley) costume, ringing the bell. She lifts her right arm and pulls on the rope. At the same time, the bell in the bell tower swings and chimes.
All figurines and decorative elements are made of wood and are hand-painted. The dancing figurines are high quality children figurines, each one a different figurine. All parts made of wood, wooden dial, hands, cuckoo, pendulum.
This cuckoo clock is fitted with the of highest of quality Swiss music boxes (Reuge) which plays two melodies: Edelweiss and Happy Wanderer.
Product Details:
| Material: | Wood |
| Colour: | Walnut |
| Movement Type: | 8-day Movement |
| Clock mechanism | High quality 'Regula' movement |
| Size (height): | 58 cm |
| Size (width): | 47 cm |
| Size (depth): | 27 cm |
| Chime: | Every hour |
| Nighttime shut-off | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| VdS Certified | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Made by August Schwer in Schoenwald, Black Forest, Germany |
Black Forest Clock Association's 'Certificate of Authenticity'
All of our mechanical Black Forest cuckoo clocks come complete with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' which verifies that the clock was made in the Black Forest Region, Germany and that all of it's parts, including it's internal clock mechanism, have been made with the highest of standard of manufacture. This certificate was created by the Black Forest Clock Association as a certification process designed to protect the Black Forest tradition and to represent it's quality around the world. This is the promise that Cuckoo Collections passes on from our manufacturers to you, the customer.
Estimated Delivery Time: This clock will be sent directly to your delivery address from the clockmakers workshop in Germany. Subject to availability, build completion time, and border customs times, the delivery day is approximately between November 24 and November 28 for all UK and mainland Europe customers.
IMPORT COSTS: Cuckoo Collections is proud to announce that we will pay for ALL customs charges or Import VAT costs for our UK customers. We don't want our UK customers being surprised by any additional charges (that are due to the Brexit). Therefore, if you are notified of any customs charges then please let us know. We will organise to have these paid or the amounts refunded back to you.
Worried about your order arriving on time? Nine out of ten of our orders arrive within the estimated delivery time or even earlier. However sometimes there can be factors (such as availability and delivery location) that can affect the delivery time and lengthen it by a few days or even a week or two for some more complex models. In such cases we will keep you informed of the delay and work with the the manufacturer and courier throughout the process to make it as simple as possible for you to rest assured knowing your clock is on track to you. Many of our clocks are held in stock with our suppliers but, depending on the model/brand, some are built-to-order by one of our many manufacturers in Italy, Germany, Japan or Switzerland. We appreciate your patience in such cases and we will inform you of the tracking details as soon as your order is shipped from the manufacturer or supplier.
At any time, if you have questions or concerns about the delivery time of your order (maybe because it's for a birthday, wedding or Christmas present) then let us know and we will do our best to fast-track the order with our manufacturers. Contact us here.
