Black Tapered High Torque Euroshaft Quartz Hands (445mm & 330mm)

High Torque Hands

Please read all of the information in the description below carefully to ensure the hands will be an appropriate fit prior to purchasing. Due to their size, these high torque hands are only suitable for use with our Euroshaft High Torque Movements, available to view HERE. They are not suitable for use with any Press Fit High Torque movements, or with standard Euroshaft or Press Fit movements.

These hands feature a tapered design, with a minute hand length of 445mm and an hour hand length of 330mm. The hand length is measured from the centre hole to the very end of the hand, not from end to end. These hands are designed for use with larger clocks that require a Euroshaft high torque movement.

Important note: These hands are designed to be used with clocks that have a large diameter. The shape and style helps to balance the hand during its rotation. We do not recommend trimming any length from these hands, as they will then require rebalancing for correct operation.

Hand Specifications:

1 x set hour & minute hand

Tapered design

Colour: Black

Minute Hand length from centre hole to end: 445mm

Hour Hand Length from centre hole to end: 330mm

Minute hand length total: 570mm

Hour Hand length total: 455mm

Material: Pressed aluminium

Compatible with our High Torque Euroshaft quartz movements only

We recommend changing your movement battery once a year using a high quality alkaline battery, such as Duracell or Panasonic.

Hand Hole Dimensions (Collet)

• Minute: 4x3mm
• Hour: Ø5.0mm

Important note: We cannot guarantee compatibility between your existing hands/movement, and our hands/movements. To avoid any issues, be sure to gather accurate hand hole measurements, and verify that they match the exact specifications outlined in this description. Please read the entire description thoroughly to ensure all measurements will work with these hands.

What Is The Difference Between Euroshaft Movements? (Standard, Takane & German UTS)

The main difference between a standard Euroshaft movement (which also includes Takane Euroshaft movements) and German made UTS movements are the dimensions of the minute shaft, which correlate to slightly different hand hole (collet) dimensions in the minute hand. This is applicable for both regular Euroshaft movements, and high torque Euroshaft movements. In German UTS Euroshaft movements, the minute hand dimensions are slightly smaller (3.5mm x 2.8mm), as opposed to a standard or Takane Euroshaft movement (4mm x 3mm). The hour hand dimensions are the same across the different Euroshaft movement types that we supply. 

How To Determine Which Hands You Need- Press Fit, Euroshaft or High Torque

In order to find replacement hands, you will first need to gather a few measurements and information from your current movement/or hands. You will need to determine:

1. What type of fit are your hands? (press fit, euro shaft or high torque)

Your current minute hand will be able to easily indicate what type of movement you have. Simply examine the hole in your minute hand. 

• If it is round or has a hexagonal looking eyelet, and if the hand pushes onto the shaft then your movement is a press fit movement
• If the hole has two straight sides and a rounded top and bottom, then your movement is a euro shaft movement
• If your minute hand is over 160mm in length then we strongly recommend that you use a high torque movement

Please note, your minute hand hole should be visible. If there is anything protruding from your original minute hand then you may have removed the minute shaft from the movement with the hand by accident. To separate this shaft from the minute hand you will need to unscrew the hand nut on the front of the hand.

2. Hand Hole Dimensions (Shaft Diameter Of Hands)

As the shaft diameter for all hands varies significantly, your replacement hands need to be compatible with either your original movement, or the replacement movement that you select. It is important that you measure the hand hole dimensions of your original hands to confirm whether it is a match. If these aren't available, you can measure the shaft dimensions of your original movement. In addition, the total length of the hands are measured from the centre of the hole to the tip, not from end to end.

3. Follow Our Guide

For more detailed information on how to get these measurements, we have created an easy to follow guide (with pictures) and an additional video link which you can view here: Step-By-Step DIY Clock Movement Replacement Guide

Please note, it is very important that you have gathered this information correctly prior to purchasing. 

Disclaimer: The information provided serves as a guide only and may not be specific or true for every type of clock. Clock Shop is not responsible for any alterations or damages which may be made from the information provided, and customer discretion is always advised.