The 9 Best Sweep Second Quartz Movements (2023 reviews)

The latest tikround clock movement is an absolute beast in terms of its features, and rightfully takes the top spot with ease. This new unit has a smooth second hand movement, which means no more liud tock tock tock sound. It has an exterior case for an electric fluorescent light and a rotating image of a waterfall, with the battery operated quartz clock face in front. The outside (largest) threaded cylinder (silver metal) comes with a nut to attach the face of the clock to the mechanism. The clock movement does not come with the AA battery required for it to operate.

This movement should work for most of the clocks. It makes no noise and takes 1 AA battery. The clock runs true until the battery gets depleted. It is good for repairing, replacing or making a clock. The product is easy to install and is running fine.

Why We Like This:

Easy to install, perfect fit and silent smooth operation
Easy installation / replacement of original, failed movement
High value quartz clock mech replacement

Best For clockmaker: EMOON Sweep Second Quartz Movement

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Compared with other movement in this category, the emoon sweep second quartz movement has a convenient design. It features a high precision clock mechanism, which offers watchmaker's accuracy and dependability. It can be used on a large log slice clock base to replace an inoperative existing mechanism. The three sets of hands are a nice feature. The face is 3/8 inch thick, which is the same as the length of the clock shaft. The arms bend very easily, and with needing to firmly press them into place, the assembly takes some finesse.

It does do the job with a battery powered electric motor. It is super easy to install and the clock is back on the wall where it belongs. It is perfect for clock replacement, repairing all kinds of clocks, or making your own customized clock project.

Why We Like This:

Perfect choice for glass-faced cabinet clock
Works on large stand up grandfather clock
Easy to install, clear instructions and runs smooth and quiet
Accurate mechanism with 3 clock hand options

Best For fixing Old Clocks: Mudder Sweep Second Quartz Movement

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If you are looking for a suitable movement for your regular usage, you cannot go wrong with the mudder sweep second quartz movement. It is great for having choices and it keeps time perfectly. The long-axis clock mechanism is accurate and reliable, and there is no ticking sound when cleaning, keeping the environment quiet, so you can use it with confidence. It is suitable for 3 mm/ 0.12 inches thickness of clock panel. The hands look great and the mechanisms work nicely. It can be reused with these motors as well.

It is good for the outdoors, the housing around the mechanism is not really enclosed and is probably not going to be weather resistant. It is great for easy use and storage. The gear and battery assembly is also not weather-proof.

Why We Like This:

Great for crafting and handmade clocks
Easy to install and swift movement
High torque movements are for minute hands up to about 12" long

Best For small craft: Mudder Second Hand

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The mudder second hand should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It is a terrific clock motor, with a quiet sweep second hand good for a restoring old electric clock that motors can no longer be purchased but the clock still looks like it is plugged in. It is easy to install and refreshed the clock like new. It is "continuous sweep" with a smooth nonstop motion. It is perfect for restoring vintage atomic starburst clock. It has a brass cap, instead of the minute nut. It is perfect fit for the clock face and the time keeping is spot on. It is quiet with a smooth sweep second hand. The movement is very smooth and quiet.

Why We Like This:

Super easy to install and no more ticking
Love the silent movement and sweep second hand
Good investment for long term

Best With No annoying ticking sound: EMOON Clock Movement

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate movement. The emoon clock movement is exactly that - it's a simple movement that hits all the right notes. It's silent and keeps good time. It fits perfect and the arms are also a perfect fit. The push on arms are very easy to install. They come through with the non-alkaline carbon battery. There is no sound either so it runs smoothly and you dont have to hear ticking. It has an extra clock mechanism if needed. It can be used to drill the hole to make it larger. It is great for use in a bedroom or nursery where you want silence.

Why We Like This:

Come in assorted lengths and circumference
Easy to install and it's silent
Extra clock hands allow user to select face design
Worked fine for a home made clock

Best For outdoor Clock: Tikround Sweep Second Quartz Movement

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The tikround sweep second quartz movement's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This clock unit is inexpensive, works and looks great. It includes 1 metal hook, 2 pieces of minute hands, 2 pieces of hour hands, 2 second hand, 1 second cap and mounting hardware kits, easy for installation. The movement comes in a box with 2 sets of clock hands (hour, minute and second) as the company advertises. It is suitable for 1-3 mm ( 3/64 - 7/64 inch thickness clock panel. The instructions also instruct you on how to use the provided washers and wall hanger.

The different choices of hands to be used are excellent. It is between 32 and 65 and it is running faster. It is a battery powered CLOCK DRIVE.

Why We Like This:

Very loud when you are trying to go to sleep
Very simple to install and choice of color for hands
New and hot release

Best For Battery Clock: Doitool Sweep Second Quartz Movement

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention doitool sweep second quartz movement for daily purpose. The mue machine will keep you in good sleep from ticking. It offers great accuracy and dependability, equipped with sweeping motion. It can be installed in hub caps, picture frames, old pots and so many other items. The silence diy clock movement can move continuously, smoothly without ticking noise. This is easy to replace, you just have to get the right shaft length. It is installation instructions in photo 6, follow the steps and takes a few minutes to get a nice clock. It looks great and works beautifully.

Why We Like This:

Clock movement with smooth sweep motion
Keeps great time, easy to assemble
Great works for a battery clock

Best Simple style: HILLHOME Sweep Second Quartz Movement

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The hillhome sweep second quartz movement is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your regular usage. It features a high precision clock mechanism, which offers watchmaker's accuracy and dependability. It comes with an assortment of hands, and comes in a two pack. The shaft is about a quarter inch long so that doesn’t leave much room for your clock hands. It makes no noise and also comes with short hands.

The hands are nice and there's a nice assortment of them, and the mechanism makes no noise at all. These are silent too, which is a plus if you use it in a bedroom. It is made from CD's and only 2 sets of hands are large enough the others are even smaller.

Why We Like This:

Applicable to cross-stitch, three-dimensional embroidery, craft clock, frameless draw clock, etc
Great kits for a small clock
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For homemade Clock: Quartex Sweep Second Quartz Movement

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate movement. The quartex sweep second quartz movement is exactly that - it's a simple movement that hits all the right notes. This clock movement replaces the standard cheapie movement that is in many clocks these days. It can confirm the second hand on this ultra-quiet clock movement moves in a smooth, continuous motion. It measures 2 1/2 inches plus includes a heavy duty hanger that can be used with the movement and. It is perfectly in a wall clock. The original motors are quite loud. This fit perfectly, is easy to install, and is 100% silent. It is excellent value for money. It is easy to read instructions with clear illustrations.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to assemble and is quiet
One of the new comers and featured product