SMITHS Car Dashboard Clock, Hand-Wound Mechanical, 1910s-1920s
SMITHS Car Dashboard Clock, Hand-Wound Mechanical, 1910s-1920s
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This dashboard clock is from Smiths, a company known for its timepieces and instruments. Originally mounted on a car dashboard, this hand-wound clock was manufactured between the 1910s and 1920s. Being an extremely old watch, it exhibits some tarnish on the metal parts, peeling plating, and minor scratches on the glass. The dial has been polished and has some scuff marks, but overall there is no significant rust, and it is in good condition considering its age.
I've been running and adjusting it for about a week, and the time is currently accurate to within ±1 minute per day. However, as you use it, it may run too fast or slow, so please be patient and adjust it as you go. The mainspring will run for about 8 days when fully wound, but we recommend winding it every 5 to 7 days.
Although it doesn't have any particularly eye-catching decorations, it has a solid weight, and the texture of the metal gives it a very dignified impression. As cars evolved, production was discontinued, and there are very few manual winding dashboard clocks left in working condition, so if you've been looking for one, this is definitely one to get.
About operation method
The operation is very simple; just wind the mainspring to set the time. Although there is no mainspring visible, the front part where the crystal is attached is in fact the mainspring, which is wound by turning it clockwise. If the time starts to run too fast or too slow as you use the watch, try opening the slow-speed adjustment cover on the back and adjusting the lever (F: fast, S: slow).
By the way, the bottom of the watch is not flat, so you can't place it upright, so try placing it between two books or something similar. When taking photos, I placed an eraser on the opposite side of the watch to hold it in place.
About SMITHS
Smiths, which began as a jewelry shop in 1851, was ahead of its time and released an automobile speedometer in 1904. It later expanded its range to include instruments for aircraft, and continued to grow.
On the other hand, Smiths began manufacturing watches in 1884 and has been making solid timepieces, but they are inevitably overshadowed by the many watches made by Swiss manufacturers.It is a little-known fact that Sir Hillary was wearing a Smiths watch when he made the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.
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Case outer diameter: 9cm, depth: 5.4cm
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60 size
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Interior , clock
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I've been running and adjusting it for about a week, and the time is currently accurate to within ±1 minute per day. However, as you use it, it may run too fast or slow, so please be patient and adjust it as you go. The mainspring will run for about 8 days when fully wound, but we recommend winding it every 5 to 7 days.
Although it doesn't have any particularly eye-catching decorations, it has a solid weight, and the texture of the metal gives it a very dignified impression. As cars evolved, production was discontinued, and there are very few manual winding dashboard clocks left in working condition, so if you've been looking for one, this is definitely one to get.
About operation method
The operation is very simple; just wind the mainspring to set the time. Although there is no mainspring visible, the front part where the crystal is attached is in fact the mainspring, which is wound by turning it clockwise. If the time starts to run too fast or too slow as you use the watch, try opening the slow-speed adjustment cover on the back and adjusting the lever (F: fast, S: slow).
By the way, the bottom of the watch is not flat, so you can't place it upright, so try placing it between two books or something similar. When taking photos, I placed an eraser on the opposite side of the watch to hold it in place.
About SMITHS
Smiths, which began as a jewelry shop in 1851, was ahead of its time and released an automobile speedometer in 1904. It later expanded its range to include instruments for aircraft, and continued to grow.
On the other hand, Smiths began manufacturing watches in 1884 and has been making solid timepieces, but they are inevitably overshadowed by the many watches made by Swiss manufacturers.It is a little-known fact that Sir Hillary was wearing a Smiths watch when he made the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.
size
Case outer diameter: 9cm, depth: 5.4cm
Delivery
60 size
Related Categories
Interior , clock
