Museum piece

Diehl Electro Wall Clock

Date
1960s
Period
A lighter touch: the 1950s and 1960s
Clock type
Wall clock
Movement
Electromechanical movement with motor winding by Diehl
Chime
No striking mechanism
Dimensions
20 cm × 20 cm × 7 cm
Weight
650 g
Where it is now At home with us
Country Germany

Design

The compact, dark brown wooden case is trapezoidal: it measures 20 cm across at the top and narrows to 18 cm at the bottom. The finely sunburst-brushed silver-coloured dial defines the front. Slender black hands and clear index marks give the dial a restrained, easy-to-read look. A narrow gold-coloured ring frames the glass; the name “Diehl electro” appears below the hands’ pivot.

Technology

Inside is an electromechanical movement with motor winding by Diehl. The motor winds the mechanical movement.

Story

The clock is part of our collection and hangs in our workshop.