tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-130107742008-07-02T14:54:22.387-04:00dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-22269506489257384082008-07-02T14:48:00.002-04:002008-07-02T14:54:22.419-04:00

Even though this little quote has done so much to spread the misnomer that the Swiss invented the cuckoo clock, I still love the movie. The Prater hasn't changed all that much, except there's no way you can open the door when it's up high. I rode on it again a few months ago. For a pretty good history on the cuckoo clock take a look at the Wikipedia

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-67062074504111055002008-05-22T21:56:00.003-04:002008-05-22T22:00:20.843-04:00

Sternreiter alarm clocks have been featured on BoingBoing! If you don't have our immensely popular alarm clocks yet you need one. Whether you are a North Coast Imports dealer or a late sleeper - you need one of these clocks!

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-55748167265623034072008-03-16T16:19:00.006-04:002008-03-16T19:44:22.448-04:00

The James Burke television series of the '70s, Connections still remains immensely popular. He had a real knack for telling the history of change. In this episode Burke is talking about the history of the clock, and how it relates to the development of the computer as well as mechanized production and the development of the U.S. as an industrial power. He starts here by explaining early Arabic

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Dealers, watch the mail! Our Spring Flyer is on it's way to you and there are lots of great deals on our best-selling products. Don't miss it! Fans of NCI, get to your favorite Sternreiter or Romba dealer and find out all of the wonderful specials made available. Some of the specials are already all gone and closed out, so don't forget to act fast. Make sure there are some of these sweet

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A lot of confusion can crop up with hands that aren't cooperating. For example, sometimes it may look as if you clock has stopped but in reality the hands just aren't moving because they are too loose on the shaft. Sometimes one hand might be turning normaly, while the other stays still. Sometimes your clock might not be chiming or striking or calling when it's supposed to, but does it just

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Once again, North Coast Imports is proud to offer helpful hints for the proper care of your mechanical clock. We are the only clock distributor to offer such in-depth information (for free!) on the proper care and maintenance of your cherished timepiece. Be sure to watch this page for a growing list of instructions and articles on the care and use of your clock. Today we are excited to offer

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Many of you already know about the very popular clocks produced by Rombach und Haas to celebrate their 111th anniversary. There were only 111 of each of these made, and most of them are gone. North Coast Imports has secured a VERY limited number of the 12-111 and 44-111 models. If you were thinking about owning one of these fine and rare clocks, this could be your last chance. As you know, these

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-12194702599727215282007-12-12T23:30:00.000-05:002007-12-12T23:34:44.414-05:00

We have recently recieved a limited supply of the hugely popular 1316 and 1459. Visit your North Coast Imports dealer today to find out about these fine pieces! They are perfect for holiday gifts!

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For a year from September 2005, under the nose of the Panthéon's unsuspecting security officials, a group of intrepid "illegal restorers" set up a secret workshop and lounge in a cavity under the building's famous dome. Under the supervision of group member Jean-Baptiste Viot, a professional clockmaker, they pieced apart and repaired the antique clock that had been left to rust in the building

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-10419183721393111872007-11-15T11:23:00.001-05:002007-11-15T11:26:52.070-05:00

We are proud to announce a NEW WEBSITE at www.NorthCoastImports.com We think you'll find that it is easier to navigate, there is more information on our clocks, and it's just generally a prettier website in every way. Please feel free to browse, but remember: new clocks get added every week! We are in the process of adding videos and closeup pictures to every clock in our vast inventory.

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-2801199188701719532007-10-30T15:38:00.000-04:002007-11-13T14:10:26.212-05:00

We are proud to introduce a new musical cuckoo clock. This charming Chalet has fresh lines and colors. The chimneysweep hopps in and out of his chimney - startled by the cuckoo call. There is also a music box that plays, and the waterwheel turns. Fans of North Coast Imports already know about the charming version without music (the 1216) now we are pleased to announce that we can offer a

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-29494821181332552092007-10-30T14:09:00.000-04:002007-10-30T14:14:58.410-04:00

The clockmakers of Rombach und Haas celebrates its 111th anniversary this year in the best way they know how. They are making four limited-edition cuckoo clocks. These beautiful Black Forest clocks are a charming and beautiful way to celebrate the long and distinguished heritage of Romba clocks. There will be only 111 of each of the four models and each will be inscribed with a number of

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-49665339989878751142007-07-02T10:09:00.001-04:002007-07-02T10:26:34.778-04:00

North Coast Imports has lots of new things on the web. In addition to working on a new facelift for our website we are now have a page on Squidoo.com , Myspace and Flickr. Of course, if you haven't already seen our YouTube page you should do that soon. We are always adding new movies of all our clocks there. In case you don't get enough cuckoo in your life, we offer the following two ringtones

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Below you can watch a movie (visit our YouTube channel!) with a cuckoo music box functioning properly. Sometimes minor adjustments need to be made to the two arms connecting the clock mechanism to the music mechanism. As you watch the video, pay attention to the two black arms that reach in from the left side. One on top and one in the middle (touching the spinning fan-fly or governor). In the

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-7423888899961701602007-03-19T16:37:00.000-04:002007-03-19T16:41:00.636-04:00

North Coast Imports is proud to announce the new arrival of the "Feeding Deer" cuckoo clock by Rombach und Haas. This clock is based off of the very popular "Eleventy-First Anniversary Model," but with new and updated carvings. Click on the thumbnail to see a detailed description and pictures:

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-21578929347852928662007-03-17T11:54:00.000-04:002007-03-17T12:19:10.250-04:00

We at North Coast Imports are destined to make mistakes like anyone else. In our sales literature last year we announced the successful release of our NEW "Prosit" cuckoo clock by Rombach und Haas - model #1389. It has since been a major success with lots of happy customers. Unfortunately, we just found out this week that we got the size wrong in our sales literature. We had it listed as 18" tall

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-79776829951913028092007-03-15T14:13:00.000-04:002007-03-15T14:22:55.155-04:00

In order to educate more people about the wonder world of fine clocks we at GermanClocks.org have started the huge project of cataloging our finest on short clips at YouTube.com You can see dancers dance, cuckoos coo, dumpling eaters eat, and of course: plenty of clocks ticking at the northcoastimports channel. Just head over to www.YouTube.com and subscribe to the northcoastimports channel

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Here are a few words on unpacking your new Black Forest clock. The pictures below are of a Rombach und Haas "Dumpling Eater," but the instructions can also be applied to unpacking almost any Black Forest clock - including Cuckoo Clocks! North Coast Imports, Inc. is proud to use recycled and/or renewable materials in packaging. Enjoy the old-world charm as you unpack your new clock. These

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Please follow these instructions when unpacking and setting up your Americana anniversary clock: 1. Carefully remove the clock from it's box. Notice that, between the base and the revolving carousel there is a round brass spacer. This spacer is attached to the base with a threaded spindle. The purpose is to apply pressure to the bottom of the pendulum, keeping it from moving during shipping.

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-1151342151353608582006-06-26T13:11:00.000-04:002006-06-26T13:19:07.353-04:00

North Coast Imports is pleased to present Sternreiter's new line of mechanical alarm clocks. These charming pieces are inexpensive and sold either individually or by a box of 24. They come in five different colors, and are all metal!

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One thing German manufacturers needed to clarify when building clocks was which way the shut-off switches work. Many manufacturers have tried with different kinds of markings on stickers placed near the shut-off switches. But what if these stickers come off? Or, what if they come off and are put back on upside down? Here is an easy way to tell if your chime/cuckoo is turned off or on: The

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-1150385853793704432006-06-15T11:12:00.000-04:002007-03-05T14:02:06.784-05:00

Clock movements are really very simple, when you compare them to electronics. Brass clock movements are generally not influenced by all but the most extreme static electricity, temperature fluctuations, humidity changes, or magnetic fields. Once all of a clock movement's wheels have turned 1 revolution, there is no reason why they shouldn't keep making those revolutions for at least 2 years time

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-1145646594050237612006-04-21T14:50:00.000-04:002006-04-21T15:09:54.066-04:00

Some of the models provided by North Coast Imports are truly one-of-a-kind pieces. Timepieces like the WW 810 932 00 "Jean Kazes,"MM 800 702 00 "Planetarium," MM 800 703 00 "Orbitarium," MM 801 701 00 "Fusee Skeleton," and MM 800 704 00 "Congreve Rolling Ball" are costructed by artists according to their own creative drives. We at North Coast Imports are sometimes so impressed by the fine work

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Sometimes, after years of good use or a day of jostling during shipping, a cuckoo bird's tail can become lodged so that the bird stops calling. If this happens to your cuckoo clock, your bird may not be able to fit back inside its door once it is outside. Like most care for mechanical clocks, the adjustment is easy to make if you can see what you are doing. This article should provide you with

dolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451364526769649378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13010774.post-1141250908345046432006-03-01T16:54:00.000-05:002006-03-01T17:08:28.356-05:00

Pay special attention to this article if you have a feeding-bird cuckoo clock, especially the models 8207 and 8307. These fine clocks may require special attention for proper care and enjoyment. If your clock only sounds one note of the cuckoo call but otherwise runs perfectly, this article will be of great help to you. It is possible that, during shipping, the large, finely-carved, animated

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