Germersheim: St. Jakobus clock shines after successful restoration!

Germersheim: St. Jakobus clock shines after successful restoration!

The church tower clock of St. Jakobus in Germersheim shines again in new splendor after a comprehensive restoration. This significant watch, which not only serves as a timer, but also as a symbol of the city, was successfully assembled on March 7, 2025. Mayor Marcus Schaile (CDU) was personally present to celebrate the moment of the assembly of the four dials.

The city of Germersheim had already commissioned a specialist company to renovate the dilapidated clock in 2022 after serious damage was found in 2021. During the inspection at the time, the hands were removed with a lift, since one of the pointers was rusty and a crash was a danger to passers -by. In order to make the clock functional again, the city needed new dials, but the delivery of which was due to delays.

complex renovation work

The restoration was completed in May 2023, but the completion lasted longer than originally planned. The required sheets for the dials could not be obtained for a long time. In the meantime, the scaffolding around the church tower was gradually dismantled so that the work on the building built in 1852 could progress.

Over two weeks ago, a freshly covered and restored cross was installed on the top of the church tower. The bell chair was also renewed, so that the entire appearance of the tower now corresponds to the monument protection regulations.

Mayor Schaile drove together with an employee of Perrot in an elevator for assembly of the hands. This impressive technical measure shows the care and creativity that have been incorporated into the restoration. The church tower clock of St. Jakobus is now completely renewed and ensures the right sense of time in the city again.

tradition and craft

The restoration work was carried out taking into account traditional construction and high -quality materials. Perrot, which was founded in 1939, specializes in the professional restoration of mechanical tower clocks. Their focus is on ensuring technical and optical preservation of tower clocks for future generations. Their scope of services not only includes repairs and maintenance, but also the production of dials and hands up to three meters in diameter.

Overall, the restored church tower clock is not only an aesthetic profit for Germersheim, it also ensures that this important piece of city history will accompany future generations. rheinpfalz.de reports that this renovation has been taken in the preservation of the cityscape. In addition, the restoration shows how important it is to work with specialist companies such as Pfalz-express.de

The church tower clock of St. Jakobus therefore not only symbolizes a sign of time, but also the commitment of the city administration and the citizens to maintain and maintain the legacy of their city.