I cannot figure out how to syncronize the time and chimes for a Seiko model AQF 153B with Westminster Whittington chimes.

https://www.theclockdepot.com/seiko_westminster_clock_instructions.html

Not sure if the link above will help.

I could not locate a manual.

Discussion on the internet that might be useful to you:

https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/seiko-quartz-chime-****-cannot-sync-the-chime.83820/




Seiko Westminster Whittington Chime movement owners instructions

It sounds like you may need to repair the movement.
http://usedclockparts.com/14-clocks/clock-videos/126-quartz-battery-operated-clock-movement-repair

I have seen a similar type of clock whos' owner wanted to silence the alarm and I found that there was a small switch (unmarked) which turend off the striking feature.

Perhaps yours is the same; look for a switch on the back or the bottom.

Pressing the red button advances the chime count by one. Continue to advanced the chime count until it matched the hour shown on the clock face.

The Westminster/ Whittington clock means that it has 2 or 3 settings.
1. Silent
2. Westminster Based on the music My redeemer liveth by Handel
3. Whittington
Set the clock onto the westminster setting, this is the easiest. At quarter past the hour it should sound 4 notes. The half past should be 8 notes. Quarter to the hour should be 12 notes and the hour should be 16 notes then the striking of the hour. For example on 8 'O clock you should hear 16 notes then the clock should chime 8 times. Sometimes if the hour is out just gently stop the pendulum, check what hour the clock is striking then without taking the hands off move only the hour hand to the hour. Do not do this with the minute hand.
I hope this helps you! If you are not sure please email me [email protected] I fix these clocks.

The next time it chimes multiple times turn the hour hand clockwise until it is pointing at the number of times it gonged. Next take off the dial nut off (make sure to put it in a plastic bag because they can be hard to replace) and turn the minute hand until it chimes signaling 15 minutes after. Now put the minute hand back on pointing to 3 o'clock and replace your dial nut and you are all set.
Fix Clock That Gongs Wrong

Does this help

http://www.theclockdepot.com/seiko_westminster_clock_instructions.html

I found my own solution through trial and error. I set the dials to 12 00 and then move the dials to show just over 5 minuites to 12 ( 1155) the alarm melody start and chimes for a number ( in may case it was one.) then i moved the dial back to 1200 and then reset it again to 1155 or just over. Each time the alarm chimes an increasing number
I had the clock chime settings on the back of the clock to the middle setting (chimes on 24 hours)
I carried out this until the chime was right for the time i was working ( in my case it was 1730) so when it reached 5 chines I then set proper time and left it. The next chime was correct

There is a small potentiometer that the volume know is on, probably replacing the pot will fix the problem. Radio Shack has these.

See this site

http://www.theclockdepot.com/seiko_westminster_clock_instructions.html