Museum piece
The glossy red cylindrical case rests on a slender chrome-plated pedestal with a circular base. A broad silver-coloured bezel surrounds the deep red dial. Applied hour markers and straight hands add metallic accents. The combination of bold colour, chrome and geometric shapes recalls the Space Age design of the 1970s.
Inside is a mechanical alarm clock movement. The inscription “Alarm 2 Jewels” on the dial indicates the alarm function and two jewel bearings. Controls for winding and setting the movement and openings for the alarm sound are located on the back. The clock was described as working and in very good condition.
Manufacturer
Saitama · Saitama Prefecture · Japan
The Japanese company Rhythm Watch Co., Ltd. was founded in 1950 and developed into an internationally recognized manufacturer of clocks and precision equipment. Its roots date back to 1946.
Alongside traditional wall clocks, table clocks and alarm clocks, Rhythm became particularly well known for its electronic musical and melody clocks. From the late 1980s onward, the company introduced elaborately designed clocks under the Small World brand, featuring melodies, moving figures and electronic sound systems.
Over the decades, the company expanded into electronic components and precision products. Since 2020, it has operated under the name Rhythm Co., Ltd.