If the clock hands are touching that may be the reason the clock stopped moving.
Sharp wall clock second hand too fast.
There s a possibility that this is an atomic quartz clock and auto reset it s time when it finally got an impulse from a remote transmission site.
Clocks with an interior or exterior pendulum have adjustment screws either on the pendulum or through a hole in the top of the clock.
It may even be set up wrong for your time zone and you never knew it.
I have a sharp atomic wall clock.
Has a brand new battery.
With the new time change the automatic time is not working.
Push the hour hand back and forth gently to release it.
Open the clock face and inspect the clock hands.
The battery may have had just enough power stored to accomplish the task.
In two minutes artist and clockmaker pamela corwin shows you how to address a wall clock with non moving hands.
Bend the hour or minute hand whichever is on top slightly toward you to create clearance.
The clock set itself to 12 00 and the second hand is not moving.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style.
It just needs a simple adjustment.
A clock that runs quickly still works fine.
The reset button is now stuck in the down position.
It may take up to two weeks to properly set a clock that runs fast.