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Clockwinder

BOSTON – MARCH 21: The original three missing hands of the clock were fabricated by noted clockmaker Paul S. Calantropo, not pictured, who also did the clock’s restoration. Here, the original winder is inserted to wind the clock. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Before electric clock-winders were invested there was an entire profession based on the maintenance and care of keeping time. These individuals would wind each clock to ensure they continued to tick and tock for varying lengths of time. Electronic clock-winders eventually proved to require less maintenance and needed fewer repairs. Clock repair technicians still exist today but they mostly wind clocks that are kept as collector’s items.