{"product_id":"young-town-12888-large-torque-silent-quartz-wall-clock-movement","title":"Young Town 12888 Large Torque Silent Quartz Clock Movement","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eYoung Town 12888 Large Torque Silent Quartz Wall Clock Movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your oversized DIY wall clock a new lease on life with the \u003cstrong\u003eYoung Town Quartz 12888 Large Torque Silent Clock Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered specifically for large-diameter clock faces and long clock hands, this high-torque quartz movement delivers whisper-quiet, tick-free timekeeping — perfect for bedrooms, offices, and living spaces where silence matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e12888SM0 heightened minute-needle column\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an extra 2 mm of separation between the hour and minute hands, solving the common problem of overlapping or touching hands on large wall clocks and heavily weighted DIY clock pins. The result is smooth, reliable rotation even when counter-weighted hands are installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilent sweep movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — jump-second mechanism for near-silent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh torque output\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives large, heavy clock hands with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeightened minute-needle column\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 mm extra clearance prevents hand contact on large faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI-shaped shaft hole\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits standard DIY clock face mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable ABS housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight and long-lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong battery life\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 1 year on a single AA (1.5V) 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   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;150 µA at DC 1.5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinute Needle Torque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;45 gf·cm at 1.5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Oscillator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.768 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1 Year (AA 1.5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-pointer, 12-hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-10°C to 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Mainland China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRepairing or replacing worn-out clock movements in large wall clocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDIY clock-making projects with oversized or decorative clock faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCraft and woodworking clock builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilent timekeeping in bedrooms, nurseries, libraries, and offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca 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12888 is designed for large DIY wall clocks and can drive long, heavy clock hands that standard low-torque movements cannot handle. The heightened minute-needle column adds 2 mm of extra clearance between hour and minute hands, making it ideal for oversized decorative or handcrafted clock faces where standard movements fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this quartz clock movement truly silent?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The 12888 uses a jump-second quartz mechanism that operates with near-silent movement — there is no loud ticking sound. This makes it an excellent choice for bedrooms, nurseries, home offices, or any space where quiet is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What battery does this clock movement use, and how long will it last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The movement is powered by a standard 1.5V AA battery (not included) and is rated for approximately one year of battery life under normal operating conditions. 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