![]() One of the first chess clocks manufactured in bakelite is this Chronotechna. ![]() Its price somewhat elevated in our opinion. It is a beautiful piece of collection, fully functional and does not envy the digital advance of chess clocks. Despite being a chess clock of the 70s, it is a piece of engineering without equal, it represents the mechanical technology applied to chess clocks, as a result: a light, exact, silent clock, which serves as a beautiful colophon to a glamorous history of analog chess clocks. Here we have a beautiful exponent of Swiss watchmaking ‘ HEUER Swiss Looping Stopwatch‘. In our opinion is a chess clock quite expensive for what you see in the photos, we would have liked the seller to offer some pictures of the inside to check the pendular movement. The seller assures that it is before 1900 but dating these types of chess clocks from a distance is complicated. It is a pendulum chess clock that seems to assemble Junghans alarm clocks although the logos of this brand do not appear on the dials, it is very possible that they will be German machinerys. This chess clock belongs to the Allan Troy collection. Just as the previous one may seem of a somewhat high price, but this is one of the chess clocks that anyone will not leave indifferent. The chess clock seems in its original state without having undergone any type of restoration with signs of wear and tear. The dials are spectacular, with a special luminosity that makes it characteristic and its dimensions are very small 14 cm x 7.5 cm x 5.6 cm and a weight of only 485 grs. To operate the clocks has a top rocker bar integrated perfectly into the casing and protected from accidental movements by attractive anchorages. It is a clock made in Germany by the prestigious watchmaker Junghans in the 1920s. Here we have a rough diamond, it is a ‘ Junghans pocket‘ chess clock. This chess clock for sale in our sincere opinion seems to have received some kind of restoration, because the wood of this model is not usually so dark, as far as the price is somewhat high although a piece of collection of these features does not appear for sale usually. He assembles HAC clocks (Hamburg American Clock Co.). This Tanner chess timer dates back to around the 1890s. The ‘Tanner’ chess clocks were used for most of the main chess tournaments at the beginning of the 20th century. This first clock is a Tanner, it is a chess clock produced by William E, Tanner, assembled by Redhill Surrey and made in Wurttemburg at the end of the 19th century. ![]() This page for obvious reasons related to the sales of these products will be updated frequently with new vintage chess clocks.īelow is a selection of vintage chess clocks for sale on eBay that we believe that due to its relevance and quality are pieces of investment, collection or enjoyment of all fans of the beautiful art of chess. We must point out what we understand by ‘best deals of antique & vintage chess clocks’, it is not to show chess clocks at cheap prices, but chess clocks that represent outstanding and indispensable pieces of chess collection.Īlong with the offers we will offer a description of the article in question, links to information sheets of different models present on our own website and a personal and subjective opinion of the status and price of the offer. Primarily used for Chess, the clock is also suitable for other games such as Go.On this page we will highlight the best offers of antique & vintage chess clocks in the auction website eBay, which is an indispensable channel for either buying old chess clocks or expanding the collection of chess themes. The GARDE Classic chess clock will reliably time the player's moves and ensure fair play throughout. The GARDE Classic Clock is engineered in Germany - featuring a precision German-made timepiece - and manufactured in China.ĭesigned for serious home play and tournament matches, the clock features a cedar wood case with brass fittings and a large 7cm clock-face. In 1993, the Ruhla GARDE chess clock was the last non-digital clock to be used in a World Championship, in a match between Garry Kasparov of Russia and Nigel Short of the UK. The GARDE Classic mechanical chess clock is the modern reproduction of perhaps the most famous analogue chess clock that was used in professional tournaments and world championships up until the introduction of digital timers. Language of Rules/Instructions: German, Spanish, French, English.A premium quality mechanical chess clock from renowned brand, GARDE.Engineered in Germany with a precision German-made timepiece within.With a cedar wood case and large 7cm clock face.Designed for Chess tournament play - can also be used for other games such as Go.GARDE classic analogue chess clock - engineered in Germany.
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