{"product_id":"staiger-chrometron-wall-clock-1970s-west-german-brass-red-lacquer-roman-numeral-11-inch-quartz","title":"Staiger Chrometron Wall Clock – 1970s West German Brass Red Lacquer Roman Numeral 11 Inch Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuinely striking and highly distinctive Staiger Chrometron wall clock from the 1970s — one of the most visually dramatic pieces from this celebrated West German manufacturer's decorative range, and a rare find in the wall clock format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pierced brass outer ring is divided into twelve bold geometric segments, each framing a panel of deep crimson red lacquer with a marbled, tortoiseshell-like depth. At the centre of each red panel sits a raised gold rosette disc — a detail of considerable refinement that speaks to the craft investment in this design. The overall effect is richly decorative and entirely of its moment — bold, confident, and thoroughly West German in its character. The silver sunburst dial with Roman numerals and ornate blackened hands is housed within a brass bezel, and carries the Staiger Chrometron Quartz signature that confirms its provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew quartz movement fitted, original decorative hands retained. 28cm (11 inches) diameter. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaiger — Schwenningen Precision, German Design Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaiger was founded in Schwenningen in the Black Forest, at the heart of Germany's great clockmaking tradition. Their Chrometron range represented the premium decorative end of their production — pieces conceived not merely as timekeepers but as objects of genuine decorative ambition. The Chrometron name itself carried associations of precision and quality, and was applied to some of Staiger's most considered and collectible designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall clock format of the Chrometron is significantly rarer than the mantel and carriage versions — fewer were made, and fewer survive in good condition. This example, with its intact red lacquer panels, undamaged rosette details and original hands, is an exceptionally well-preserved piece. The \"West Germany\" provenance dates it firmly to before reunification in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaiger, Schwenningen, West Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrometron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePierced brass ring with twelve red lacquer panels and gold rosette details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver sunburst with Roman numerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal ornate blackened — new quartz movement fitted\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\u003e11 inches (28 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrutalist, decorative, 1970s German design\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\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. The red lacquer panels are rich and deep with good colour throughout. The brass ring and rosette details are clean and well-defined. The silver dial is fresh and the original hands in excellent order. A very well-preserved example of a rare and collectible piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clock with extraordinary visual presence — one that demands attention and rewards it.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":53397341733203,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/Staiger-Chrometron-Wall-Clock-1970s-West-German-Brass-Red-Lacquer-Roman-Numeral-11-Inch-Quartz.jpg?v=1775396861","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/staiger-chrometron-wall-clock-1970s-west-german-brass-red-lacquer-roman-numeral-11-inch-quartz","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}