This is one of four clocks I purchased in May this year. It's an odd little beast being both "cheap" and charming at the same time.
As a modern clock, I actually like the overall look of this one, especially as it came to me complete and in pristine condition - but it is a shame the manufacturer included the obviously-plastic crown which makes it look like a quartz model. Had that been brass, or even left off altogether, the clock would make quite a different first impression, I believe.
It's plate 1469E in the book and features a built-in winder. It ran with no set-up or adjustment so I have not yet attempted to service it.
The book dates the plate to 1957, but I'd be surprised if this one is older than the 1980s, if not 19990s - or 2015!!!
Does anyone know when the last models were made and how much they sold for new?
At first sight, I rated this one pretty highly based on condition and novelty value (it's not German and I didn't have one like it) but was lucky to get it for a price I was willing to pay, which was around half what I told the seller I thought it was worth.
As a modern clock, I actually like the overall look of this one, especially as it came to me complete and in pristine condition - but it is a shame the manufacturer included the obviously-plastic crown which makes it look like a quartz model. Had that been brass, or even left off altogether, the clock would make quite a different first impression, I believe.
It's plate 1469E in the book and features a built-in winder. It ran with no set-up or adjustment so I have not yet attempted to service it.
The book dates the plate to 1957, but I'd be surprised if this one is older than the 1980s, if not 19990s - or 2015!!!
At first sight, I rated this one pretty highly based on condition and novelty value (it's not German and I didn't have one like it) but was lucky to get it for a price I was willing to pay, which was around half what I told the seller I thought it was worth.


