Alarm clock - mécanique vintage Diamond – Panorama du Bund à Shanghai - Metal, Chrome plated - 1970-1980

Vintage Diamond mechanical alarm clock – Panorama of the Bund in Shanghai – 1970s

Authentic desktop mechanical clock from the Chinese brand Diamond (钻石 / Zuanshi), manufactured in Shanghai in the 1970s.

This model is distinguished by its rectangular chromed metal case and its dial featuring a colorful panorama of the Bund in Shanghai, the famous promenade along the Huangpu River. The illustration highlights the city’s iconic historic architecture and lends this piece the decorative charm typical of Chinese vintage design.

Its understated aesthetic, paired with its chrome finish and illustrated dial, makes it an interesting object for collectors of antique clocks, vintage horology, and 20th-century design.

Specifications

* Brand: Diamond (钻石 / Zuanshi)
* Model: Desktop mechanical alarm clock, Shanghai panorama
* Era: 1970s
* Origin: China, Shanghai
* Movement: Manual winding mechanical, no battery
* Functions: Hours, minutes, central second hand, and mechanical alarm
* Materials: Chrome-plated metal, glass and black rigid plastic at the back
* Dimensions: 19.5 × 11 × 6.5 cm (width × height × depth)
* Weight: Approximately 420 g, excluding packaging

Condition and operation

The alarm clock is in very good overall condition for its age, with a few discreet signs of use consistent with its age.

The chrome case retains a nice shine, while the dial displays pleasant colors. The mechanism has been tested and the clock runs, including the mechanical chime. The rear controls allow winding and setting of the time and alarm.

Photographs are part of the description and help assess the item’s condition.