This mid-century Phinney-Walker boudoir alarm clock captures the sparkle and charm of the 1950s vanity era. Made in Germany for Semca Clock Co., this petite gold-tone timepiece features a full jeweled ring of vibrant pink rhinestones and a classic twin-knob mechanical alarm movement. Its bright dial, green radium-style markers, and compact form were designed for travel cases, dressing tables, and small bedside spaces.
During the 1950s–60s, Phinney-Walker produced a line of fashionable boudoir and travel clocks that blended German engineering with American post-war glamour. These jeweled “vanity clocks” were marketed as decorative personal accessories—small luxuries meant to brighten a nightstand or suitcase long before quartz travel clocks became common. Surviving examples with their original box and guarantee slip, like this one, are increasingly scarce and highly collectible.
This clock remains in beautiful vintage condition, retaining all rhinestones and its original brilliance. Light patina and minor age marks are present as expected for a piece of this era. The movement winds, sets, and displays well. Box and guarantee sheet included, both showing typical mid-century wear consistent with age.
• Maker: Phinney-Walker / Semca Clock Co., Germany
• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Movement: Mechanical wind-up alarm
• Features: Pink rhinestone bezel, gold-tone case, luminous accents
• Includes: Original box + original guarantee slip
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.75" tall x 2.5" wide
A glamorous piece of mid-century personal style—equal parts timekeeper and vanity décor. Perfect for collectors of jeweled clocks, vintage travel pieces, and MCM feminine desk or bedside accents.
This mid-century Phinney-Walker boudoir alarm clock captures the sparkle and charm of the 1950s vanity era. Made in Germany for Semca Clock Co., this petite gold-tone timepiece features a full jeweled ring of vibrant pink rhinestones and a classic twin-knob mechanical alarm movement. Its bright dial, green radium-style markers, and compact form were designed for travel cases, dressing tables, and small bedside spaces.
During the 1950s–60s, Phinney-Walker produced a line of fashionable boudoir and travel clocks that blended German engineering with American post-war glamour. These jeweled “vanity clocks” were marketed as decorative personal accessories—small luxuries meant to brighten a nightstand or suitcase long before quartz travel clocks became common. Surviving examples with their original box and guarantee slip, like this one, are increasingly scarce and highly collectible.
This clock remains in beautiful vintage condition, retaining all rhinestones and its original brilliance. Light patina and minor age marks are present as expected for a piece of this era. The movement winds, sets, and displays well. Box and guarantee sheet included, both showing typical mid-century wear consistent with age.
• Maker: Phinney-Walker / Semca Clock Co., Germany
• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Movement: Mechanical wind-up alarm
• Features: Pink rhinestone bezel, gold-tone case, luminous accents
• Includes: Original box + original guarantee slip
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.75" tall x 2.5" wide
A glamorous piece of mid-century personal style—equal parts timekeeper and vanity décor. Perfect for collectors of jeweled clocks, vintage travel pieces, and MCM feminine desk or bedside accents.
