Wall clock - Krups electronic - Design Plastic - 1970-1980 - Wall clock

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Wall clock by Krups Electronic, German Space Age design from the 1970s, with a blue electric dial, electro‑mechanical transistor movement powered by a 1.5V battery, no chime, dimensions 20 x 20 x 5 cm, in very good condition and fully functional.

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Wall clock Space Age "Krups Electronic" – Electric Blue – Germany, October 1973

Splendid and rare vintage Krups Electronic wall clock, an icon of German design in full Space Age / Pop Art style.
This model stands out for its magnetically electric blue dial with large white and gray graphic indicators at the cardinal points, protected by the era's characteristic bubble transparent glass.
The back of the clock preserves the original factory label intact and features the rare production stamp imprinted "10 73", which attests to its exact manufacture in October 1973.
Manufacturer: Krups (Solingen, West Germany)
Era: 1970s (October 1973)
Style: Space Age, Retro, Panton Era
Material: Rigid stamped plastic and plexiglass
Mechanism: Original electromechanical transistor-based (runs on a common 1.5V Type C lantern battery, not included)
Condition: The clock is in very good condition, magnificently preserved.
Shows minimal and utterly negligible signs of wear consistent with age and use (slight micro-scratches on the plexiglass visible only in reflection).
The case has no cracks, breaks, or missing parts. Battery compartment contacts are clean
.Operation: Fully functioning. The movement keeps time accurately and the manual adjustment wheel turns smoothly.

Wall clock Space Age "Krups Electronic" – Electric Blue – Germany, October 1973

Splendid and rare vintage Krups Electronic wall clock, an icon of German design in full Space Age / Pop Art style.
This model stands out for its magnetically electric blue dial with large white and gray graphic indicators at the cardinal points, protected by the era's characteristic bubble transparent glass.
The back of the clock preserves the original factory label intact and features the rare production stamp imprinted "10 73", which attests to its exact manufacture in October 1973.
Manufacturer: Krups (Solingen, West Germany)
Era: 1970s (October 1973)
Style: Space Age, Retro, Panton Era
Material: Rigid stamped plastic and plexiglass
Mechanism: Original electromechanical transistor-based (runs on a common 1.5V Type C lantern battery, not included)
Condition: The clock is in very good condition, magnificently preserved.
Shows minimal and utterly negligible signs of wear consistent with age and use (slight micro-scratches on the plexiglass visible only in reflection).
The case has no cracks, breaks, or missing parts. Battery compartment contacts are clean
.Operation: Fully functioning. The movement keeps time accurately and the manual adjustment wheel turns smoothly.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Krups electronic
Title additional information
Wall clock
Number of objects
1
Material
Plastic
Clock mechanism
Electric battery
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Krups electronic
Style
Design
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
0 g
Winding key
No
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