Travel clock - Brass - 1970-1980 - Swiza

Overview

This is an attractive SWIZA 8 Swiss mechanical travel alarm clock, displaying a distinctly mid-century design. The square silver-toned brushed dial is complemented by slim gold-tone hour markers and hands, creating a clean and elegant appearance.

The clock is integrated into a brown folding travel case, allowing it to be securely closed for storage or opened for desk display. The rear features separate mechanical controls for time setting, alarm setting and operation, together with clearly marked SWISS MADE and PATENT PENDING inscriptions.

The overall presentation is remarkably well preserved, with the clock, dial and folding travel case forming a very appealing and complete vintage set.

The main highlight is the combination of the well-preserved SWIZA 8 clock, its complete folding travel case and its characteristic vintage mechanical control system.

Technical and condition details

Brand: SWIZA

Dial marking: SWIZA 8

Type: Mechanical travel alarm clock

Origin: Switzerland

Approximate period: Mid-20th century

Winding: Mechanical spring winding

Function: Time-setting, alarm-setting and related mechanical controls operate normally. The mainspring is currently fully wound, but the clock itself is not running

Dial layout: Central hour and minute hands with a slender seconds hand and minimalist baton hour markers

Dial: Brushed silver-tone square dial with gold-tone baton markers and hands, signed SWIZA 8 and SWISS MADE

Case style: Square gold-tone clock frame integrated into a brown folding travel case, designed for both protection and desk display

Rear controls: Mechanical control panel with separate settings for time, alarm and operation, marked PATENT PENDING and SWISS MADE

Size: Approx. 95.08 mm across the main clock body

Weight: Approx. 274.92 g

Accessories: Complete brown folding travel case integrated with the clock

Condition:

The clock is in very attractive vintage condition. The dial remains clean and well presented, while the gold-tone markers and hands retain a strong visual appearance. The case and mechanical controls show only light age-related wear.

The brown folding travel case remains structurally complete, with some normal surface marks, edge wear and signs of age.

It should be clearly noted that the mainspring is fully wound, but the clock is currently not running. The time-setting, alarm-setting and other mechanical control functions operate normally. Professional inspection or servicing may therefore be required.

Collector’s highlights
SWIZA 8 Swiss mechanical travel alarm clock with strong mid-century Swiss design character.
Complete folding travel case, adding both originality and strong display appeal.
Elegant brushed silver dial with gold-tone markers and hands.
Rear control panel marked PATENT PENDING and SWISS MADE, highlighting the mechanical and historical character of the piece.
Final note

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