Table clock - Twemco - Plastic, Steel - 1970-1980
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This working Twemco BQ-38 calendar table clock, made of plastic and steel, dates from 1970–1980 and features a retro design with a quartz analogue clock and mechanical flip calendar.
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A particularly beautiful and characterful TWEMCO Quartz calendar clock, model BQ-38, made in a stylish white case with black calendar panels and a classic analog dial.
This striking calendar clock combines a timeless retro design with the distinctive technology of an automatic mechanical flip calendar system. A wonderful example of functional design, where form, technology and ease of use come together.
TWEMCO is known for its characteristic flip clocks and calendar timepieces. The Hong Kong brand has earned a special place among enthusiasts of industrial design, vintage office accessories and retro interiors with its recognizable designs.
Design and styling
The clock features a long, rectangular white plastic casing with nicely rounded corners. The minimalist design is defined by the combination of a bright white case, deeply black calendar panels and large white numerals and letters.
On the left side there is a classic analog quartz clock with black hour and minute hands and a contrasting red second hand.
To the right there are three separate calendar panels displaying the following:
* Day of the week: shown with three-letter Dutch abbreviations.
* Date: large, clearly legible digits.
* Month: shown with three-letter abbreviations.
The calendar panels operate according to the distinctive flip principle, with the individual cards mechanically flipping over.
The whole is protected by a transparent plastic front, which enhances the clock’s characteristic appearance.
The combination of the analog dial and the mechanical calendar gives this TWEMCO a distinctive look reminiscent of classic station clocks, office interiors and industrial timekeeping.
Technology and functionality
The TWEMCO BQ-38 is equipped with a quartz-driven movement in combination with an automatic calendar mechanism.
The design unites two different technologies: the precise time display of a quartz clock and the distinctive visual operation of a mechanical flip calendar.
The calendar shows the day of the week, date and month on separate cover panels. The clock has adjustment options on the back for setting the time and calendar.
According to the original factory label the clock runs on a single 1.5V C (R14) battery.
At the rear there are also mounting points for wall mounting, making the clock especially suitable as an eye-catching wall clock in a living room, office, workspace or retail interior.
Original edition
An interesting detail of this piece is the Dutch-language calendar display.
The calendar panels show Dutch abbreviations such as ZAT for Saturday and OCT for October.
The original instruction sticker on the back is also in Dutch and contains information about setting the time, day, date and month.
Among other information you can find on this sticker are
A particularly beautiful and characterful TWEMCO Quartz calendar clock, model BQ-38, made in a stylish white case with black calendar panels and a classic analog dial.
This striking calendar clock combines a timeless retro design with the distinctive technology of an automatic mechanical flip calendar system. A wonderful example of functional design, where form, technology and ease of use come together.
TWEMCO is known for its characteristic flip clocks and calendar timepieces. The Hong Kong brand has earned a special place among enthusiasts of industrial design, vintage office accessories and retro interiors with its recognizable designs.
Design and styling
The clock features a long, rectangular white plastic casing with nicely rounded corners. The minimalist design is defined by the combination of a bright white case, deeply black calendar panels and large white numerals and letters.
On the left side there is a classic analog quartz clock with black hour and minute hands and a contrasting red second hand.
To the right there are three separate calendar panels displaying the following:
* Day of the week: shown with three-letter Dutch abbreviations.
* Date: large, clearly legible digits.
* Month: shown with three-letter abbreviations.
The calendar panels operate according to the distinctive flip principle, with the individual cards mechanically flipping over.
The whole is protected by a transparent plastic front, which enhances the clock’s characteristic appearance.
The combination of the analog dial and the mechanical calendar gives this TWEMCO a distinctive look reminiscent of classic station clocks, office interiors and industrial timekeeping.
Technology and functionality
The TWEMCO BQ-38 is equipped with a quartz-driven movement in combination with an automatic calendar mechanism.
The design unites two different technologies: the precise time display of a quartz clock and the distinctive visual operation of a mechanical flip calendar.
The calendar shows the day of the week, date and month on separate cover panels. The clock has adjustment options on the back for setting the time and calendar.
According to the original factory label the clock runs on a single 1.5V C (R14) battery.
At the rear there are also mounting points for wall mounting, making the clock especially suitable as an eye-catching wall clock in a living room, office, workspace or retail interior.
Original edition
An interesting detail of this piece is the Dutch-language calendar display.
The calendar panels show Dutch abbreviations such as ZAT for Saturday and OCT for October.
The original instruction sticker on the back is also in Dutch and contains information about setting the time, day, date and month.
Among other information you can find on this sticker are
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Twemco
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Table clock
Model
BQ-38 Calendar Clock
Material
Plastic, Steel
Clock mechanism
Impulse battery
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Hong Kong
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
12 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
1 kg
Winding key
No
