hands description
These hands are sold as a pair. So, measure only the minute hand from the center of the mounting hole to the end. This popular hand style offers a large variety of lengths. Please check the drop-down list for hand options.
In addition, the hour hand mounts using a round hole. However, the minute hand features an oblong hole. These Spade quartz clock hands fit any movement that Clockworks offers, operating with a battery.
Battery Quartz Clock Hands - Quartz clock hands in black and gold. Please choose the length by the minute hand only. - Clockworks
These are sold as a pair with both hour and minute hands. Of course, styles vary depending on length.
Quartz Clock Hands
These are quartz Clock Hands that will fit any battery movement we offer. There are two types of quartz hands in the world. One is the China standard and one is the American standard. The China way of using the hands is with round holes in both the hour and minute hands.Comparatively, the American style has an oblong mounting hole in the minute hand and a round hole for the hour hand that fits what is known as an "I" shaft. All of the hands that we offer fit "I" shaft movements only. In other words all of them will fit the quartz movements that we sell.
Quartz clock hand compatibility
When replacing a quartz clock movement, the old hands may fit the new movement just fine. However, if there is an oblong hole in the minute hand, chances are good that it will fit.The hour hand will fit the new quartz movement either way. To clarify, it is the minute hand (the longer of the two hands) that is a concern. In any event, if in doubt, it is best to order new hands for the new movement upon checking out. This way it will be all set and you will have everything you need for a smooth movement swap out.
Measuring and Ordering New Hands
Quartz clock hands come together as a set, but you only measure the minute hand when replacing them. Measure it, the long hand, from the mounting hole to the tip. The shorter hand, the hour hand, comes with the minute hand and is proportionally smaller.For larger dials that are more than 10 inches wide, see our High Torque movement and Hands section. As for Second hands, they will fit the high torque clock movements, however they do not come in long lengths like the minute hands do.
Mounting Quartz Clock Hands
Mounting quartz clock hands is easy. First put on the hour hand, with it’s round hole. As a friction fit, just push it on. The minute hand, with its oblong mounting hole, and goes on next.Fit it onto the “I” on the top of the shaft. To tighten the hands use the nut with a hole if using a second hand. However, use the cap nut if not using a second hand.
We were gifted a large wall clock (assuming purchased at a big box store) and the minute hand measures 12.5″ (as directed from the tip of the clock to the whole where the clock fits onto the spindle). I can find the right size for the battery operated mechanism but I can’t seem to find any replacement hands measuring anything more than 8″. Any help is appreciated.
Super torque is best
https://www.clockworks.com/product/c-cell-super-torque-clock-movement
Long hands for it
https://www.clockworks.com/super-torque-clock-hands.html
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Will the Spade Quartz clock hands fit a Seth Thomas Medbury Westminster Chime clock
What are the numbers off of the back plate of the clock movement itself? If it is hard to get to, usually you can stick a cell phone up behind the movement and get a picture of the numbers. Or through the side access panel if there is one.
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Can you get a Black 9.5 spade, minute hand set for your quartz battery movement.
thank you Mike
Sorry do not have that exact size in spade.
Hi,
What are the numbers off of the back plate of the clock movement itself? If it is hard to get to, usually you can stick a cell phone up behind the movement and get a picture of the numbers. Or through the side access panel if there is one.
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Do you offer any white clock replacement hands. Looking for 2″ minute and 3 3/8″ hour. I look forward to hearing back
Do not have white, however they do paint well
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Thank you!
No problem at all
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
which clock mechanisms fit these hands? Do you sell silent motors mechanisms for these hands?
Hi,
All the quartz clock movement hands will fit any of the quartz clock movements we offer. The time only units are continuous sweep, thus more quiet than a step motion
https://www.clockworks.com/product/quartz-battery-clock-movement
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
Hi, I’m looking at the spade clock hands When you say they are sold in pairs, that means this is for a minute and hour hand. How do I get a second hand?
Hi,
Yes comes as a set hour and minute hands. Second hands sold separate, please search quartz second hand in the search bar within Clockworks
James Stoudenmire
30yr Clockmaker
Author of Clockworks.com
I am planning to make a clock out a large piece of leftover tile to match my fireplace. The tile is 5 cm, or 1/4 inch thick and 11 1/2 wide so I am thinking clock hands measuring 4 3/4 inches would be good. What clock movement would you recommend I get?
From the clock face, the shaft is 3/8″. The diameter of the clock measurement from the clock face (9 to 3) is 5 1/2″. My minute hand is 2 1/4″. The hour hand is round and the minute hand is rectangular. Diameter of the rectangular hole on minute hand is 1/8″. Would the Spade Quartz clock hands #H2 2 1/2″ length work?
Yes, and you can snip down if need and use black marker on the tip
What is the size of the oblong mounting hole?
4/32? =1/8?… Is that right?
Yes.
5/32 x 4/32
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length of hands for 7 7/8 dial face
Alittle less than half that. So maybe 3 3/4 inch or 3 1/2, around there.
Length of hands for 7 7/8 face dial
Measure from the center hole to the numbers.
3 3/4