{"product_id":"metamec-model-5868-wall-clock-rare-yellow-dial-1960s-kienzle-quartz","title":"Metamec Model 5868 Wall Clock, Rare Yellow Dial, 1960s Kienzle Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003e1960s Metamec model 5868 wall clock, rare pale yellow dial — the same enduringly popular chrome-bezel design produced at the Dereham factory, in a colourway rarely seen on the market. 20.5cm (8 inch) diameter, fitted with a Kienzle quartz movement, original hands retained, very faint ticking, step seconds. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5868 at its most sought-after — this pale yellow colourway is genuinely hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetamec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamec were based in Dereham, Norfolk, and at their peak were the largest clock manufacturer in the United Kingdom, producing 350 models and 25,000 clocks per week. The 5868 is one of their most enduringly recognisable designs, most commonly found in white — the pale yellow dial seen here is a distinctly rarer colourway, sought after by collectors looking for something beyond the standard model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale yellow embossed dial carries bold raised black Arabic numerals and a continuous minute track, set within a deep polished chrome bezel and convex glass — the same clean, graphic presence that makes the 5868 so enduringly popular, but in a warmer, more distinctive tone than the usual white. \"METAMEC\" appears in its familiar boxed cartouche beneath the 12, with \"Made in England\" marked at the base of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock has been fitted with a Kienzle quartz movement, and the original hands have been retained rather than replaced — a nice touch for anyone who values keeping as much of the original clock intact as possible. The movement runs with a very faint tick and a smooth step seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetamec, Made in England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5868\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow, rare colourway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBezel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.5cm (8 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKienzle quartz, very faint ticking, step seconds hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal, retained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with wear as expected for a piece of this age. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely rare colourway of one of Metamec's most iconic designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked delivery across the UK. We ship to the US and internationally. US orders only: all duties\/taxes covered upfront. Non-US buyers may face local import charges outside our control — check with your customs authority before ordering. Every item packed carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as stated in our shop policy, buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply outside the UK. US orders are the exception — duties are covered upfront by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54593906934099,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/modelmetamec5868paleyellowkitchenclock_2.jpg?v=1786781486","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/metamec-model-5868-wall-clock-rare-yellow-dial-1960s-kienzle-quartz","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}