Carriage clock - Vintage Brass - 1980-1990





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Brass carriage clock from Switzerland dating to 1980–1990, with a quartz movement, alarm striking, vintage style, measuring about 14 cm high, 10 cm wide and 5 cm deep, weighing 500 g, in good used condition and in working order.
Description from the seller
It is a mid-20th-century carriage-style clock, made in Switzerland and conceived as an alarm clock, combining the formal tradition of antique portable clocks with the modern precision of a quartz mechanism. The piece retains the classic carriage silhouette: rectangular body, clean lines, and a top handle that evokes those models designed for travel, though here reinterpreted as a purely decorative element.
The gilt bronze of the structure gives a warm and elegant character, with that restrained shine that ages well and lends the piece the air of a cared-for, solid object with presence. Smooth surfaces coexist with small edge details that reinforce the traditional aesthetic without falling into excessive ornamentation.
The clear dial, with crisp Arabic numerals and black hands, offers precise and straightforward reading. The Swiss-brand inscription and the reference to quartz place the clock at that moment when domestic watchmaking adopted modern technology without renouncing classical aesthetics. The fine second hand adds dynamism and recalls the clock’s functional vocation as an alarm clock.
Overall, it is a piece that blends nostalgia, classic design, and technical reliability, perfect for interiors seeking a vintage accent with authenticity. Its discreet yet distinguished presence makes it a fully usable decorative object.
Shipped with certification and good packaging.
Seller's Story
It is a mid-20th-century carriage-style clock, made in Switzerland and conceived as an alarm clock, combining the formal tradition of antique portable clocks with the modern precision of a quartz mechanism. The piece retains the classic carriage silhouette: rectangular body, clean lines, and a top handle that evokes those models designed for travel, though here reinterpreted as a purely decorative element.
The gilt bronze of the structure gives a warm and elegant character, with that restrained shine that ages well and lends the piece the air of a cared-for, solid object with presence. Smooth surfaces coexist with small edge details that reinforce the traditional aesthetic without falling into excessive ornamentation.
The clear dial, with crisp Arabic numerals and black hands, offers precise and straightforward reading. The Swiss-brand inscription and the reference to quartz place the clock at that moment when domestic watchmaking adopted modern technology without renouncing classical aesthetics. The fine second hand adds dynamism and recalls the clock’s functional vocation as an alarm clock.
Overall, it is a piece that blends nostalgia, classic design, and technical reliability, perfect for interiors seeking a vintage accent with authenticity. Its discreet yet distinguished presence makes it a fully usable decorative object.
Shipped with certification and good packaging.

