Clock Insert For 2-3/8-Hole #F3B
Clock insert #F3B is a round friction fit clock that is 2 5/8 (67mm) wide. It fits snug in a 2 3/8 (60mm) hole, with an overall depth of 1 1/16 (27mm). Takes one AAA battery, not included.
- White Dial Arabic or Roman
- Takes one AAA Battery (not included)
- 3 year guarantee
- Clock Insert For 2-3/8-Hole #F3B
| Minimum units | Price/unit |
| 1 | $14 |
| 5 | $13 |
| 12 | $12 |
| 50 | $11 |
Friction Fit Clock Inserts
Friction fit clock inserts fit into an existing hole. In other words, drill a hole into any object and just push the clock insert into it. The insert alone will be too loose of a fit so there is a rubber ring on the back side to fill the gap.
Sometimes the rings will break or get lost and a simple solution is a rubber band. Slide a rubber band on the backside of the insert and we are good to go! It ends up being a nice fit with some tolerance in the hole diameter requirement.
Colors and Styles
Clockworks provides options for the dial (face) colors and also numeral styles in Arabic or Roman for the friction fit clock insert. For those who do not remember, the Roman numerals are where 12 will be show as XII or Arabic as 12.
The new way to express the number 4 in Roman numerals is no longer IV but rather IIII. This is quite disconcerting to some people who grew up with using Roman numerals.
Please note, the hand color on these units may vary from black to gold depending on the dial color and insert item number.
Clock insert construction
Generally speaking, the smaller friction fit clock insert have a more durable construction. Clock inserts with a diameter of 2" or less have a stainless steel back and metal alloy bezel. These small inserts also have a glass lens instead of plastic.
In addition, the larger inserts are all made with plastic components. The plastic can scratch. Be careful when cleaning the face of the clock. If it does get a scratch, get a new insert. Replacement lenses for friction fit clock insert are not available .
In fact, sometimes when the bezel is taken off, it will not go back on. Some styles do have bezels that screw on and off but for the most part, consider the insert broken if the bezel comes off.
Hello James, I have a Gager GU-168. the case is 2-1/8″ od. It friction fit in a 2-3/8″ hole with a rubber ring much like that shown on the F3B. My inset does not have an integral metallic finish bezel. Instead, the grey plastic case surrounding the lens is 2-3/8″ od with notches at 12, 4, & 8 o-clock. These notches receive a plastic 2-1/4″ id / 2-13/16″ od bezel that has been painted antique gold and matches the clock body it is mounted in.
Please advise.
Thanks & Blessings,
Joe
1. see pic
2. no
3. comes in gold tone
4. Not removable
5. no
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a Crystal Legend clock with Gager GU-138 on the back of the clock insert. Will this product (#F3B) fit the clock? The measurements are just a little different. Thank you.
Not sure from here, would need to measure the old and match it up to what we have to offer
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Hello, most clock repair here do not have. My husband measured and thinks this particular insert will be fine. I will order. Again, thank you. Debbie Delwiche
As stated, what listed is off by a small amount. I will check locally and if I need, will reach back to you. Thank you very much. Debbie Delwiche
Hello, we received new insert and fits perfectly. Only change we could wish for is black hands like on the old insert instead of the gold color to see time better from a distance. Thank you.
That size has the gold hands sorry to say. We can get it back for a full refund if you like. This is the way they were shipped to us for some reason, as it turns out
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I have a Wedgewood Blue Jasperware mantel clock that needs a new domed clock insert. The currect clock insert looks to be 2 3/8″ and the 3/4′ deep.
Sorry do not have that one
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Have a glass clock exterior w broken Hechinger insert. (Mounting hole = 2 5/8 inches / Face is 3 3/8 inches (including bezel, which sits in a recessed ring in the glass rectangle) Can you help me?
Sorry have nothing for that one
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Thank you for the perfect fit up!