Whats the difference between cable driven and chain driven?
Both are used to regulate the weights and the time of the clock. Cable driven clocks are generally more expensive. They make winding the clock easier and smoother because you use a key that inserts in the face of the clock. Look closely at the pictures of the clocks. Cable-driven also means that the weights are suspended with cables and pulleys. The cables lifts the weights. Chain-driven means the weights are suspended by chains. They require you to pull down on the chain while lifting up the weight. Both mechanisms are effective in regulating the time, some people prefer the ease of use that cable-driven provides. This information is all provided in the clock instruction manual. You can look at the instruction manual at http://www.howardmiller.com/Manuals/Default.asp.
