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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Carved battery-powered cuckoo clock with cuckoo bird and five carved leaves, with music (White) 35 cm by Engstler
Brand: Engstler
Model ID: engstler-532/23-QM-large
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 December 07 and December 11 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.
£180.99
This beautiful battery-powered carved cuckoo clock is crafted by the 'Engstler' cuckoo clock company who is a renowned Black Forest cuckoo clockmaker in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. This clock plays 12 melodies (see details below), one for each hour, beginning when the cuckoo bird has finished chiming the number of hours.
Design
Made from wood sourced locally from the Black Forest in Germany and carved by hand by a master carver, this traditional carved cuckoo clock is perfect for adding some rustic charm to any living room, hallway or study, and would look at home in any room or space with natural wood features or spaces with a rustic or 'down-to-earth' decor. This cherished cuckoo clock would also make for a unique and unforgettable gift for yourself or a loved one. Its hourly cuckoo chime is a friendly reminder of the beauty in the natural world; of clear sparkling brooks; of pine-covered mountains.
This clock features:
- Battery-powered (typically last one year before needing a change).
- A moving cuckoo bird which moves out from behind its door and chimes with a 'cuckoo' sound on the hour. Each cuckoo call is followed by a soft echo as if to mimic the sound coming from a deep forest valley.
- The natural sound of a softly flowing river during the cuckoo call.
- A moving pendulum that sways side-to-side with the seconds.
- An automatic night-time shut off with a built-in light sensor which automatically switches off the sound when the lights go out. The sound can also be switched off manually with a switch.
- 12 melodies (see below), one played for each hour after the cuckoo chime (unless the sound is switched off manually or via the light sensor).
This clock plays 12 melodies (one for each hour):
- Cuckoo Waltz (Kuckuckwalzer)
- Bavarian Waltz (Bayrischer Ländler)
- Mill in the Black Forest (Mühle im Schwarzwald)
- Wood chipper (Holzhacker)
- The Happy Wanderer (Fröhlicher Wanderer)
- Drink little brother Drink (Trink Brüderlein Trink)
- There is a Hofbräuhaus in Munich (In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus)
- For Elise (Für Elise)
- Lorelei
- Home Sweet Home
- Clementine
- Hello love (Salut d’amour)
Battery-powered
This cuckoo clock does not need to be manually wound because it is battery powered. Upon each hour the little cuckoo bird peeps out from its door and sings in the hour with a 'cuckoo' call corresponding with the time. This cuckoo clock also features an automatic night-time shut-off which works via a light sensor and shuts off the sound of the cuckoo chime and the music when the room is dark.
Materials
This clock is constructed with a wooden dial, wooden hands, wooden pendulum, though the cuckoo bird, with its moving parts, is made of plastic. The clock's weights are made of molded plastic that is painted to look like cast iron. The dimensions listed below refer only to the clock without pendulum and weights however, as its weights are purely decorative, they do not add much extra height.
Authenticity & Warranty
All Engstler cuckoo clocks are crafted in the Black Forest region, Germany with locally sourced materials from the Black Forest. All the hand-crafted elements are made following the centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship in the region. All mechanical elements of each clock are thoroughly tested before they leave the workshop.
We have a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee on all of our cuckoo clocks and each Engstler cuckoo clock comes with a 2-year store warranty.
Product Details:
| Material: |
Wood
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| Colour: | White |
| Movement Type: | Quartz battery |
| Powered source: |
Two baby-C batteries (often referred to as 'LR14' batteries)
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| Music: | 12 melodies (music can be switched off manually) |
| Size (height): |
35 cm (18 ¾ inches)
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| Chime: | Cuckoo call every hour (when the light sensor detects light, but can also be switched off manually) |
| Light sensor: | Automatic |
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Country of manufacture: | Germany (Villingen-Schwenningen in Baden-Württemberg) |
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 December 07 and December 11 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.
