1960s Croc Embossed Travel Alarm Clock by Kienzle

$98.00
A crisp mid-century Kienzle wind-up travel alarm clock with a gold-tone rectangular face and a warm, croc-embossed folding case. It’s compact, display-ready, and gives off that “hotel-nightstand-in-1963” kind of charm.

This is a mechanical (manual wind) clock, no batteries. It ticks, the alarm works, and it keeps time. Testing shows it runs for about 24 hours per full wind, so it’s happiest when wound daily.

📚 Historical Context

Kienzle is one of Germany’s best-known clockmakers, and their post-war travel clocks became a staple of mid-century life. Designed to pack small, stand solidly open, and deliver reliable timekeeping with a proper mechanical alarm. This 7-jewel movement is part of that era’s push toward smoother, more refined portable mechanisms.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock ticks, keeps time, and alarm functions properly.
- Runs ~24 hours per wind (recommend winding once per day).
- Case shows surface wear and edge rubbing consistent with age/use.
- Interior fabric lining shows age-related spotting/discoloration (see photos).
- Dial is clean and legible; crystal presents well.

📏 Measurements

Height (closed): ~3.7 in (about 3 11/16")
Width (closed): ~3.25 in (about 3 1/4")
Depth (closed): ~1.25 in (approx.)
Open footprint (approx.): ~6.5 in wide

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A crisp mid-century Kienzle wind-up travel alarm clock with a gold-tone rectangular face and a warm, croc-embossed folding case. It’s compact, display-ready, and gives off that “hotel-nightstand-in-1963” kind of charm.

This is a mechanical (manual wind) clock, no batteries. It ticks, the alarm works, and it keeps time. Testing shows it runs for about 24 hours per full wind, so it’s happiest when wound daily.

📚 Historical Context

Kienzle is one of Germany’s best-known clockmakers, and their post-war travel clocks became a staple of mid-century life. Designed to pack small, stand solidly open, and deliver reliable timekeeping with a proper mechanical alarm. This 7-jewel movement is part of that era’s push toward smoother, more refined portable mechanisms.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock ticks, keeps time, and alarm functions properly.
- Runs ~24 hours per wind (recommend winding once per day).
- Case shows surface wear and edge rubbing consistent with age/use.
- Interior fabric lining shows age-related spotting/discoloration (see photos).
- Dial is clean and legible; crystal presents well.

📏 Measurements

Height (closed): ~3.7 in (about 3 11/16")
Width (closed): ~3.25 in (about 3 1/4")
Depth (closed): ~1.25 in (approx.)
Open footprint (approx.): ~6.5 in wide

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.