Metamec Porthole Wall Clock – 1970s Chrome Marine Style Model 4619 Roman Numeral Made in England

A bold and characterful Metamec porthole wall clock from the 1980s — the model 4619, made in England with the chunky, functional confidence of a piece designed to look like it belongs on a ship's bulkhead.

The deep chrome case is machined with a fine ribbed profile and fitted with three faux brass rivets at the cardinal points, giving it the unmistakable visual language of a marine instrument. The white dial carries bold black Roman numerals, fine minute markers and a red seconds hand — sharp and legible against the clean white ground. The whole assembly sits on a flat chrome backplate, flush to the wall and ready to hang.

This is the kind of clock that works brilliantly in a study, a home office, a garage conversion, a workshop or anywhere with a bit of industrial character. Man cave approved.

Metamec — The Pride of Dereham, Norfolk

Metamec were one of Britain's most respected clock manufacturers, founded in Dereham, Norfolk in 1947 and producing clocks for British homes for nearly four decades until their closure in 1984. The model 4619 marine clock was one of their late-period designs — a departure from their starburst and domestic ranges into something altogether more robust in character. Made in England to Metamec's usual standard of quality, it has aged beautifully.

The "Made in England" mark on the dial is a guarantee of provenance — this is a genuine British-made piece, not a later import imitation. Original examples of this model in clean chrome condition are increasingly hard to find.

Specifications

Condition

Very good vintage condition. The chrome case is clean and retains its finish well some superficial pitting to the chrome. The dial is fresh and unmarked. A well-preserved example of this distinctive and characterful clock.

The kind of clock that looks like it's been somewhere and has a story to tell.

Shipping

Free 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.