Historical information
Smiths patented moving coil clocks incorporating transistors, but did not put any models on the market until 1962 when they announced the Sectronic, which had a moving coil movement. This movement had three hairsprings which served to carry current to the coils. These were one of the first battery operated clocks created.
Significance
This clock is representative of 1960s timepieces. These were the first battery clocks.
Physical description
A small round clock with Roman numerals and gold circular design around the centre. The clock was produced by Smiths Industries Ltd. in England. It is battery powered and features the Smith Sectronic battery which was first introduced in 1962.
Inscriptions & markings
In centre of clock face "SMITHS/SECTRONIC BATTERY/MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN"
Subjects
References
- Smiths English Clocks A brief outline of Smith's Industries Ltd, established by Samuel Smith in London in 1851.
