Desk clock - Design Brass - 1990-2000 - sports sailfish design

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Zippo TIME TANK 1996 brass desk clock with quartz movement, back-light, United States origin, in good condition with small signs of ageing and in working order, measuring 57.2 mm high, 12.7 mm wide and 38.4 mm deep with a weight of 72 g and no winding key, displaying a sports sailfish design.

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Description from the seller

Thank you for your interest in this item.

This is a Zippo Pocket Clock W/ Back-Light Silver-Tone Outdoor Sports Sailfish Design XII 1996 Vintage American Collectible.

This item is pre-owned.
There are no accessories other than those shown in the photo.

- History -

Zippo is an iconic American brand from Bradford, Pennsylvania, widely collected for its distinctive lighter-style metal case designs.
This item is a Zippo Pocket Clock W/ Back-Light, combining a Zippo-style case with a small analog clock.
The front design features outdoor sports wording and a sailfish-style illustration, giving it a distinctive collectible appearance.
The bottom stamp includes the Roman numeral XII, which suggests a case production year of 1996.
Clock operation and back-light operation are not confirmed from images.

- SHIPPING -
Shipping methods vary depending on the country,
but we plan to use tracked Japan Post shipping (2-4 weeks).

This item will be shipped from Japan.
Please be advised that customs duties or import taxes may be charged depending on the destination.
We kindly ask for your understanding in this matter.

Notice for EU Buyers

From July 1, 2026, EU customs rules will change. Small parcels under €150 from outside the EU may be charged a €3 customs duty per HS code category.
If one shipment contains items with different HS codes, the fee may be added for each category.

Thank you for your interest in this item.

This is a Zippo Pocket Clock W/ Back-Light Silver-Tone Outdoor Sports Sailfish Design XII 1996 Vintage American Collectible.

This item is pre-owned.
There are no accessories other than those shown in the photo.

- History -

Zippo is an iconic American brand from Bradford, Pennsylvania, widely collected for its distinctive lighter-style metal case designs.
This item is a Zippo Pocket Clock W/ Back-Light, combining a Zippo-style case with a small analog clock.
The front design features outdoor sports wording and a sailfish-style illustration, giving it a distinctive collectible appearance.
The bottom stamp includes the Roman numeral XII, which suggests a case production year of 1996.
Clock operation and back-light operation are not confirmed from images.

- SHIPPING -
Shipping methods vary depending on the country,
but we plan to use tracked Japan Post shipping (2-4 weeks).

This item will be shipped from Japan.
Please be advised that customs duties or import taxes may be charged depending on the destination.
We kindly ask for your understanding in this matter.

Notice for EU Buyers

From July 1, 2026, EU customs rules will change. Small parcels under €150 from outside the EU may be charged a €3 customs duty per HS code category.
If one shipment contains items with different HS codes, the fee may be added for each category.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
sports sailfish design
Clock type
Desk clock
Model
TIME TANK 1996
Material
Brass
Clock mechanism
Quartz
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
Unknown
Style
Design
Country of origin
United States
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
57.2 mm
Width
12.7 mm
Depth
38.4 mm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Weight
72 g
Winding key
No
JapanVerified
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Objects sold
94.74%
Private

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