{"product_id":"ruhla-umf-69-mid-century-mechanical-table-clock-c-1960s-early-1970s","title":"Ruhla UMF 69 Mid-Century Mechanical Table Clock – c. 1960s–Early 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by Ruhla in East Germany, this vintage mechanical table clock is a distinctive example of post-war German industrial design. Its architectural composition pairs a rectangular brass-tone metal case with a silver dial and sculptural black pedestal base, creating a remarkably clean Mid-Century profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is defined by elongated black hour markers and applied geometric numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, complemented by slender gold-tone hands. The contrast between the metallic finishes, restrained graphics and angular black stand gives the clock an almost architectural presence that translates particularly well into contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains its original cursive “Ruhla” signature and “MADE IN GERMANY” dial marking. Inside, the clock is powered by an original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUMF 69 mechanical movement\u003c\/b\u003e, a movement family developed by Ruhla for large-scale industrial production and used extensively in the company’s mechanical alarm clocks. Entirely mechanical, it operates through manual winding and requires no electricity or batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ SPECIFICATIONS ]\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Germany (GDR \/ East Germany)\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer: Ruhla \/ UMF\u003cbr\u003e• Period: c. 1960s–Early 1970s\u003cbr\u003e• Model: Rectangular Mechanical Table Alarm Clock\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Metal case with brass-tone finish, acrylic crystal \u0026amp; molded plastic pedestal base\u003cbr\u003e• Movement: Original UMF 69 mechanical movement\u003cbr\u003e• Power: Manual wind-up\u003cbr\u003e• Functions: Time display \u0026amp; mechanical alarm\u003cbr\u003e• Markings: Original cursive “ruhla” logo, “MADE IN GERMANY” dial marking \u0026amp; UMF 69 movement marking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ CONDITION ]\u003cbr\u003e• Good vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of use.\u003cbr\u003e• Brass-tone frame retains its original finish with light surface wear and natural patina.\u003cbr\u003e• Silver dial, applied numerals and graphic hour markers remain well preserved.\u003cbr\u003e• Acrylic crystal shows light surface wear consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e• Original sculptural black pedestal base is intact.\u003cbr\u003e• Mechanical movement and alarm function are operational.\u003cbr\u003e• Mechanism physically inspected and original UMF 69 marking verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[ TRANSPARENCY ]\u003cbr\u003e• Unaltered product photography.\u003cbr\u003e• AI used exclusively for architectural staging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Index 70.studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887677006152,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/2149\/2552\/files\/F170E98B-FD28-4D13-9FAD-AA0D24798F04.jpg?v=1787474623","url":"https:\/\/www.index70.studio\/products\/ruhla-umf-69-mid-century-mechanical-table-clock-c-1960s-early-1970s","provider":"Index 70.studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}