Description
Description:
- Manufactured by: Shanghai Watch & Clock Factory
- Brand and model: Diamond (Zuanshi, 钻石牌) Folding Mechanical Travel Clock
- Production date: late 1960s
- Story and significance: Diamond (Zuanshi) was one of China’s most recognised state-owned clock brands and is regarded as an iconic manufacturer of mid-century Chinese mechanical clocks and travel clocks
Key features:
- Dial type: champagne sunburst dial with applied gilt Arabic numeral at 12, double baton marker at 6, gilt baton markers at 3 and 9 o’clock, and a printed minute track comprising black dot indices around the outer perimeter. Signature: applied Diamond (钻石) emblem beneath 12 o’clock and printed “7 JEWELS” designation above 6 o’clock
- Hands: original faceted dauphine-style hands with a central sweep seconds hand
- Movement: Chinese mechanical movement manufactured by Shanghai Watch & Clock Factory, 7 jewels
- Functions: time-only display with alarm function
- Winding: manual winding for both the timekeeping and alarm mechanisms
- Case: folding self-standing travel-clock case with hinged protective cover and gold-tone metal construction
- Dimensions: approximately 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm
- Cosmetic condition: 5/10. For rare Chinese travel clocks, a condition rating above 7/10 is regarded as exceptional by market standards. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Movement condition: movement was serviced and is in good working condition
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