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# What is a Mechanical Movement replacement note?

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### Mechanical movement replacement

Because this is the same clock movement only new, all the old components will fit the new unit just as they did on the old. Components such as the [dial](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-dials.html), [weights](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/mechanical-grandfather-clock-weights.html), [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-pendulums.html), [hands](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-hands.html), and [chime block](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/mechanical-clock-chimeblock-and-rods.html) will not need to be replaced to have a new movement.

### Sold as only the new movement

Offering a brand new clock movement alone and does not come with the other components. The [dial](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-dials.html), [weights](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/mechanical-grandfather-clock-weights.html), [pendulum](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-pendulums.html), [chime block](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/mechanical-clock-chimeblock-and-rods.html), [hands](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-hands.html), maybe available as a separate purchase. This high quality German movement comes oiled and includes its [leader](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-leader), [suspension spring](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-pendulum-suspension-spring) and [hand nut](https://www.clockworks.com/product/german-hand-nuts).

### Movement removal

Removal instructions to get the old unit out are contained in the installation instructions also. The movement swap is not difficult, changing a car tire is along the same level of intensity. After the [hands](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-hands.html) and the [dial](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-parts/clock-dials.html) are out of the way the [movement](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-movement.html) will be fully exposed. The [movement](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-movement.html) can come out by removing the [two screws](https://www.clockworks.com/product/clock-movement-seat-board-screws) that mount it from the underside.

### Movement installation

Installation is reverse of removal with some extra set up things to be done. Instructions will cover these few things to be done, and we are here if questions come up for the operation or installation. We are [full time clock makers](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-repair/mechanical-clock-movement-restoration.html) and retailers both, so if you need any assistance with install we can help.

### A new clock movement is best

Mechanical movement replacement is less costly than a restoration of an old unit. The clock will be problem free right away instead of months, last longer than a repair ever would. It is just the best choice all around for a trouble free mechanical clock. [Urgos](https://www.clockworks.com/clock-movement/urgos-clock-movement.html) had gone out of business a while back and the [Hermle](https://hermleclock.com/) purchased the company and is still making the same movements with the same machines.

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