Clock BB

For Sale: Clock BB. $259

1981 Arrow Ball Clock. Completely Renewed. Rebuilt Motor. Polished. Video! All Cleaned and Ready to Use.

This is my listing: Clock "BB."

A Note: There is one gear inside the motor of all of these clocks that has disintegrated over time. The type of material it was made from in 1981 breaks down with age. It weakens and simply falls apart: Whether it was used or not. All of those original gears will fail when you plug the clock in, and the motor will not work.

So, even if you buy a brand new, never used, factory sealed clock: It will not work until you replace that bad gear. I know this from experience because I bought a factory sealed clock a while back and it happened to me (also).

I have replaced that faulty gear set with brand new gears; made from updated, modern materials. This clock works like new with those brand new gears.

A General Note about these clocks: Please know that these clocks were produced as inexpensive novelty clocks. They were not manufactured to be show quality collectibles. All of the dust covers have minor imperfections from the original molding process. And then you have to keep in mind that someone used these on-and-off for 35 or more years, taking the cover on-and-off to set the time, or move it; which adds scratches and scuffs to the dust cover. I typically spend 2 full hours just on the dust cover alone, hand polishing each one to remove as many of those scuffs as I can, and to make it brilliantly clear, and beautifully reflective.

I have many years of experience refurbishing these clocks and have witnessed a few quirks along-the-way (with a small amount of them). I have figured out why they do them, and I have also figured out things I can do so they don’t happen again. I incorporate all of those “lessons learned” procedures into every clock I refurbish so they won’t happen on this clock. You get all of my experience, as well as all of the extra steps I do, when you purchase one of my clocks.

I spend a surprising amount of time on every clock that I refurbish. I start by completely disassembling and inspecting each one. I do all I can to ensure the clock is in great condition, working well, and looks as great as possible. From start-to-finish; including excellent packaging, I typically spend a full 8 hours on each clock.

You can see videos of some of the more recent clocks I’ve refurbished on my YouTube channel.

Most people that sell things don’t want you to know about any flaws or imperfections. I do! I want you to know exactly what you are purchasing before you buy it. If there is anything about my clocks that I feel you would want to know about, or any significant scuffs or scratches in the dust cover (that are large enough to mention), I will tell you about them in this listing. I include high resolution photos and video. You can zoom-in and look at each section of the clock in great detail. If you don’t see any imperfections in the photos or video: You probably won’t see them as you enjoy your clock.

This is a Black version of the clock.

It includes its original Box. The date stamp on the bottom reads MAR 17, 1981. There are some small tears on the corners of the box cover.

It includes its original Instructions, dated MAR 17, 1981, its original small Pamphlet, and the clear bag that the dust cover originally came in.

It includes (some) of its original balls.

I included a full set of my Brand New Replacement Balls.

This clock is in excellent condition. As I worked on this clock, I could easily see that it was barely used. All of the black plastic looks as new as it did in 1981, and the motor showed very little signs of use.

I hand washed and dried the entire clock. I removed all the casting flash from the original molding process.

I re-did all the white numbers and letters using an original crayon. They are now their original bright white once again.

I cleaned and polished the dust cover. It is absolutely gorgeous! It is impressively clear and highly reflective! You will see in the video just how clear and reflective it is. There are no chips or cracks in it. There are a very, very few tiny imperfections in it – just like there are in most of these clocks. If you don’t see them in my photos or video – You won’t see them while you’re enjoying your clock.

Considering how short a period of time these clocks were made: There are quite a few variations of the Arrow Ball Clock. One of the things I like about this version is that the dust cover goes all the way to the ground (some others sit "on top" of the base). With the dust cover going all the way to the ground: It quiets down the noise made from the balls rolling and dropping more so than the other cover. It is a much, much quieter clock. And, if you place the clock on a surface such as a cloth dinner placemat, it will make it even quieter.

This version of the dust cover is also slightly wider, which means I find myself bumping it against the tower structure much less often when I put it on or take it off. That means I am much less likely to put any scuffs or scratches in the dust cover as I use it.

This dust cover also has an extra “lip” at the bottom. It is a nice detail that adds to the beauty of it, and the strength of it.

A Simple Note: This Arrow Ball Clock will run a lot quieter than any of the Time Machine Ball Clocks.

The electrical cord is in great condition. This clock was in a non-smoking home.

I will carefully package everything to protect the clock and the dust cover. I will include my personal Checklist & Tips for unpacking the clock, and "looking it over" to make sure everything is ready for you to plug it in and enjoy it.

If you live in a country that uses 50 Hz power, please contact me before you make a purchase.

There are no returns on this clock. Please see my explanation as to why on my Clocks For Sale page.

Shipping: Please send me your address for a quote on shipping. I can ship via FedEx, USPS, or UPS. If you have a preference, please let me know.

Thank you for looking.

Rick

The following video and pictures are of the actual clock you would be purchasing.

My Clock BB.

You can enlarge this to full screen by clicking the box on the bottom row, at the right.

You can Pause and Play this with the button at the lower left.

Some of the reflections might look like a line or a scratch. There is also some lint. Please look closely.

After you click on a photo: You can zoom-in to see it in very fine detail.