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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 the first in a series of video episodes describing proper care. Here we are talking about the best way to keep your clock in beat. This episode focuses on the automatic beat adjustment found on most pendulum clocks except for many cuckoo clocks. Forget about how straight the clock looks on the wall. Use your ears. You should be listening for an even "TICK TOCK" ( listen ) sound. If you hear an uneven "tick TOCK" or "TOCK tick" ( listen ) sound, carefully tilt the clock one direction or the other. You can carefully move the pendulum leader (past its normal swing) to the...

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 are very collectable and sought after around the world.

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!

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 since the 1960s. Only when their clandestine revamp of the elaborate timepiece had been completed did they reveal themselves. Read More This story reminds the fans of North Coast Imports that lovers of clockwork can be found in every part of life. DID YOU KNOW about the rising popularity of a genre and community called Steampunk ? Do a search for this on the internet and you will find a horde of information, full of fans and connoisseurs of the unusual and mechanical. The clocks and automata are a perfect fit for the Steampunk crowd.

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.

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 larger version with music too! (see model number 1316 )

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 production. These clocks are still available, except for the one-day musical model (24-111). This clock is very similar to model numbers 1385 and 1389 , of which are in good supply.

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 FREE OF CHARGE. Just download the proper file into your phone and hear a North Coast Imports ring every time someone calls! Both of these files are taken from the Rombach und Haas Glass Bell Cuckoo model #3400 or #3402 found on page 22 of our orange Cuckoo Catalog #50. The "Glass Bell Cuckoo" is a pure recording of the clock striking and calling and the "Cuckoo Ring Tone" is conglomeration of sounds based on that cuckoo call (put together by myself). Glass Bell Cuckoo mp3 amr qcp mmf Cuckoo Ring Tone mp3 amr qcp mmf

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 first part of the video you see one cuckoo call and music right away. The second part shows how the music mechanism is first started by the cuckoo mechanism, held while the cuckoo calls, and then released to allow it to play. The thicker, black metal arm on top unlatches the music drum and the music mechanism so that the drum starts to turn. It is abruptly stopped however by the second, thinner wire that touches the brass fan-fly. This stopping wire remains in place until the cuckoo bird has finished its call. If this second wire didn't stop the fan-fly from spinning, the music would play ...

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:

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, which would have made it grossly disproportionate. The correct dimensions are about 10" across , 12" up and down (not including the pendulum and weights), and about 8" deep. Again, I apologize for the mistake. Let me assure you that there is no other "taller" clock out there with otherwise the same description. The 12" Prosit is the one-and-only Original Black Forest clock (certified by the VDS ) with this description. Click the picture below for the adjusted dimensions and updated description. By the way, don't forget that some details ...

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 Watch over the coming year as hundreds of videos will be added (one-by-one) which will explore the beautiful, charming, fantastic world of clocks and automata with intimate detail. Feel free to embed these videos in your own websites for flavor, or perhaps share the video of your newest clock to astound your friends.

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 cherished pieces are lovingly packed by the careful clock makers in the Black Forest in Germany. After carefully cutting the tape and opening the top of the box (find the top by paying attention to which way the lettering is facing on the ends of the box) lift the cardboard flap to reveal your exciting new timepiece. Using two hands, carefully lift the top of the clock out first and sliding the clock upward and out of the cardboard surrounding the bottom of the clock. The Dumpling Eater figure may have a plastic bag rubber-banded around. Carefully remove the rubber band and bag being carefu...