{"product_id":"metamec-model-5868-wall-clock-1960s-white-chrome-bezel-arabic-numeral-new-quartz-8-inch-england","title":"Metamec Model 5868 Wall Clock – 1960s White Chrome Bezel Arabic Numeral New Quartz 8 Inch England","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clean, graphic and thoroughly timeless Metamec wall clock from the 1960s — the model 5868, one of the most versatile and enduringly appealing designs in the Metamec range. White, chrome and black. Nothing superfluous. Entirely right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright white embossed dial carries bold raised black Arabic numerals of generous scale, a continuous minute ring of fine dash markers, and the Metamec name in a neat boxed cartouche at twelve. The polished chrome bezel sits close and clean against the dial, giving the clock a precision and authority that the looser-fitting bezels of lesser clocks cannot match. The convex glass adds a pleasing sense of depth. New quartz movement, black hands with vivid red seconds. Originally mains-powered — now battery-silent and ready to use anywhere. 8 inches (20cm) diameter. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetamec — The Pride of Dereham, Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamec was founded in Dereham, Norfolk in 1947 and grew to become the largest clock manufacturer in the United Kingdom, producing 350 different models at their peak. The model 5868 is one of the most enduringly appealing of the kitchen and domestic range — a clean, uncluttered white dial with bold numerals and chrome bezel that works as naturally in a contemporary kitchen as it did in a 1960s one. This is the model that appeals to buyers who want genuine vintage character without period decoration — the Metamec that simply looks right wherever it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally mains-powered from the Dereham factory, this example has been fitted with a new quartz battery movement and now runs silently on a single AA battery. The character of the original piece is entirely intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetamec, Dereham, Norfolk — Made in England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5868\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite embossed with bold black raised Arabic numerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConvex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack hour and minute, red seconds — new quartz movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew quartz battery — silent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 inches (20 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginally mains-powered — converted to quartz battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. The white dial is clean and fresh. The chrome bezel is bright and clean. The convex glass is clear. The new hands and movement are fitted and working. Light age-related characteristics consistent with a genuine 1960s piece add to its authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA proper British kitchen clock — clean, bold and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked delivery across the UK. We ship to the United States and internationally — please message us before ordering for an accurate quote. All import duties and taxes are covered upfront for US orders, with no surprise fees on delivery. Every clock is packed carefully to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508054745427,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/Metamec-Model-5868-Wall-Clock-1960s-White-Chrome-Bezel-Arabic-Numeral-New-Quartz-8-Inch-England.jpg?v=1776454243","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/metamec-model-5868-wall-clock-1960s-white-chrome-bezel-arabic-numeral-new-quartz-8-inch-england","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}