This vintage Staiger quartz desk clock blends West German clockmaking with the sparkle of cut-glass décor. The clock is set into a solid, weighty crystal block featuring a diamond-cut pattern that catches light beautifully from every angle. A gold-toned bezel frames a classic Roman-numeral dial marked “WEST GERMANY,” placing its production before the 1990 German reunification — a detail collectors and design lovers pay attention to.
The crystal housing is marked FRANCE on the back insert, a common pairing from the era when French glassmakers supplied high-quality cases and West German factories supplied reliable quartz movements. Together they create a piece that feels both refined and substantial.
The Staiger movement runs and keeps time, and the quartz mechanism starts right up — no winding or fuss. Perfect for desks, bookshelves, side tables, or anywhere you want a little sparkle with a functional vintage touch. There are no inscriptions or personal engravings; the back is clean and undecorated, ready to fit seamlessly into any space.
Approximate size (from photos with rulers):
~3.5 inches square and ~2 inches deep, with the satisfying heft of solid crystal.
A charming crossover between décor and horology — the kind of little timepiece that feels at home in a Parisian apartment, a mid-century office, or your Timekeeper’s Attic shelf.
This vintage Staiger quartz desk clock blends West German clockmaking with the sparkle of cut-glass décor. The clock is set into a solid, weighty crystal block featuring a diamond-cut pattern that catches light beautifully from every angle. A gold-toned bezel frames a classic Roman-numeral dial marked “WEST GERMANY,” placing its production before the 1990 German reunification — a detail collectors and design lovers pay attention to.
The crystal housing is marked FRANCE on the back insert, a common pairing from the era when French glassmakers supplied high-quality cases and West German factories supplied reliable quartz movements. Together they create a piece that feels both refined and substantial.
The Staiger movement runs and keeps time, and the quartz mechanism starts right up — no winding or fuss. Perfect for desks, bookshelves, side tables, or anywhere you want a little sparkle with a functional vintage touch. There are no inscriptions or personal engravings; the back is clean and undecorated, ready to fit seamlessly into any space.
Approximate size (from photos with rulers):
~3.5 inches square and ~2 inches deep, with the satisfying heft of solid crystal.
A charming crossover between décor and horology — the kind of little timepiece that feels at home in a Parisian apartment, a mid-century office, or your Timekeeper’s Attic shelf.
