World time clock - Imhof - brass, gilding, brass, metal, wood - 1970-1980 - Cercle Tournant
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Swiss-made Cercle Tournant world clock by Imhof, with a mechanical eight-day movement, no striking, crafted in brass with gilding, metal and wood, limited edition, in excellent condition, 29 cm high, 22 cm wide, 22 cm deep and weighing 4 kg.
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Geographical Society – Arthur Imhof S.A.
World time desk clock made of gilded brass, lacquered metal and wood, with an 8-day movement and keyless winding; designed as a globe with gold markings on a black background, resting in a square frame; equipped with a ring-shaped 24-hour dial of the "cercle tournant" type (rotating ring); on a wooden base.
limited edition
In excellent condition!!
The “Royal Geographical Society World Clock” is designed by the British watchmaker Richard Good, with the aim of being able to see the time at a glance in all parts of the world. The clock was issued by Franklin Mint Ltd., London; at that time, in 1980, the price was 1,995 guilders. It was produced by the Swiss manufacturer Arthur Imhof S.A. of La Chaux-de-Fonds.
· Winding the movement
The clock should be wound once every 7 days. You do this by turning the crown (knob) on the right clockwise until it can go no further.
· Setting the time
You do this by pulling out the crown (globe knob) and then moving it clockwise to the correct time near the sight (visor).
· Setting the world globe
Turn the globe by means of the brass plate until the correct time zone is above the sight (visor). Now the time in all parts of the world is visible
The clock will be sent with extra insurance and registered mail upon sale.
Geographical Society – Arthur Imhof S.A.
World time desk clock made of gilded brass, lacquered metal and wood, with an 8-day movement and keyless winding; designed as a globe with gold markings on a black background, resting in a square frame; equipped with a ring-shaped 24-hour dial of the "cercle tournant" type (rotating ring); on a wooden base.
limited edition
In excellent condition!!
The “Royal Geographical Society World Clock” is designed by the British watchmaker Richard Good, with the aim of being able to see the time at a glance in all parts of the world. The clock was issued by Franklin Mint Ltd., London; at that time, in 1980, the price was 1,995 guilders. It was produced by the Swiss manufacturer Arthur Imhof S.A. of La Chaux-de-Fonds.
· Winding the movement
The clock should be wound once every 7 days. You do this by turning the crown (knob) on the right clockwise until it can go no further.
· Setting the time
You do this by pulling out the crown (globe knob) and then moving it clockwise to the correct time near the sight (visor).
· Setting the world globe
Turn the globe by means of the brass plate until the correct time zone is above the sight (visor). Now the time in all parts of the world is visible
The clock will be sent with extra insurance and registered mail upon sale.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Imhof
Title additional information
Cercle Tournant
Clock type
World time clock
Model
Turning Circle
Material
brass, gilding, brass, metal, wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
29 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
4 kg
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