This is a fairly ordinary gentleman's travelling timepiece but the back of the clock is made of Bakelite, so this is a very early example of the use of plastic (in this case alongside silver).

This means that clock hands travel equal distances in equal times. While this kind of clock is useful for everyday life, modern science finds that time can be warped in various ways, like clay in ...

But alarm clocks still have their uses, especially when you’re on the road. Sure you could rely on your phone’s alarm, but if you’re travelling somewhere without the right adaptors or sans ...

Diamond-cut pattern on polished aluminum case Quiet sweep (no ticking) second handle Protective glass lens Operates on (1) aa battery, not included One (1) year limited manufacturers warranty ...