Unsung Hero
Although not a watch but on the general subject of horology I thought it was time to big up the humble bedside clock and alarm.
This little fella has been with me 25+ years and never put a foot wrong. Its looking good at the moment after a liberal application of furniture polish. It needs a battery about every other leap year and it has the accuracy that would make a Grand Seiko quartz & Longines VHP owner weep with envy. You set the time as per usual but with the second hand, a new way of being spot on is to pop in the battery just as the pips go (on radio 4 UK).
It ticks very loud, that I have got use to. The lume is still going strong and it even has a light ! Most importantly the alarm is not too loud and not too quiet. Its the goldilocks of alarms ! It has survived many a spillage and although not waterproof I would say it is, down to the depth of about 2mm.
A mans bedside table says a lot about him, and here resides the Acctim along with my kindle, a jar of Vic's vapour rub and a lamp, along with a bottle of water.
So lets give recognition and praise to our horological friend, and forget about the latest super watch, if just for a few moments.
From the UK, I am a watch nut, from the age of 18 been putting £5ish aside each week to fund my watch passion and never stopped.
What a great looking clock.I cant really tell its size bvut it doesnt really matter. Dont see many clock anymore...This is one of my favorites..I've had it maybe 25 years...
Lovely! Is the vapour rub for you or your vintage quartz clock!?
Lovely! Is the vapour rub for you or your vintage quartz clock!?
Works on both of us🙂
Looks great, I love watches for sure but I do like a clock and wall clocks.
The 2 millimeters water resistance part cracked me up 🤣👌
Nice clock! My bedside clock is a Marathon desk clock which has a smooth sweep seconds hand. It’s really nice to look at when working.
Nice clock! My bedside clock is a Marathon desk clock which has a smooth sweep seconds hand. It’s really nice to look at when working.
Looks like a cracker, just looked them up online and tempted, but cant let my old pal go after 25 years !