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GeneralBas99

Can anybody recommend to me a good analog chess clock?

I have a digital clock that is ok and works nicely but I much prefer the classic old-school look and feel of a real analog clock. I'm looking for something that will last me a long time and thus am willing to put a little more buck in, but I'm not sure where to look.

Thx

wgnoyes
Find a good working Jerger or German Alpha. And there’s always a BHB. Just make sure it’s an older German clock and not a current extremely cheap Chinese clock.
KnightsForkCafe

Here are a few different choices. The 1st one seems like the same one used in a video from Los Angeles Chess Fortress.

https://www.wholesalechess.com/shop/chess_clocks/analog_chess_clocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn5L6ldXnAc

snyder-106

The production of analog chess clocks is limited these days.  If you are interested in purchasing a new chess clock, these are what I have found to be available on the market:

1) Insa


-Wood casing
-Made in Serbia
-Big size

Where to buy:
http://chessgamesshop.com/index.php?c=24&p=25
https://www.caissa-chess.com/analog-clocks/27-insa-wooden-chess-clock-zs-2.html
https://www.houseofstaunton.com/insa-wooden-mechanical-chess-clock-light-wood.html

 

2) Aradora Classic/John N. Hansen Chess Clock/Philos 4680



-Wood casing
-Used to be made in Romania but is now produced in China
-Big size
Dimensions: 3.63 inches (H) x 6.88 inches (W) x 9.13 inches (L)
Weight: 1.4 pounds

Where to buy:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076QFSQSR?pf_rd_r=YHGXHBJYJAZ6E7QHK5J4&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee
https://www.amazon.com/Philos-Aradora-Mechanical-Chess-Clock/dp/B0006A3K3I/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=philos+chess&qid=1605268239&s=toys-and-games&sr=1-19

 

3) Garde Classic

-Wood casing
-Used to made in (East) Germany but is now produced in China
-Medium size
Dimensions: 22x12x6 cm

Where to buy:
https://www.caissa-chess.com/analog-clocks/1188-gard%C3%A9-classic-analogue-wooden-chess-clock-zs-31-4260099740867.html
https://www.niggemann.com/en/sets-boards/game-clocks/chessclock-garde-classic.html

 

4) BHB

-Wood or plastic casing
-Made in Germany
-Small Size
Dimensions: 6" (W) x 3.25" (L) x 1.75" (H)

Where to buy:
https://www.caissa-chess.com/analog-clocks/32-bhb-exclusive-wood-chess-clock-zs-6.html
https://www.houseofstaunton.com/bhb-special-mechanical-chess-clock.html
https://www.chesshouse.com/collections/analog-chess-clocks/products/wooden-bhb-chess-clock
https://www.niggemann.com/en/sets-boards/game-clocks/bhb-exclusiv-wood-casing-boxwood.html

 

5) Classic/Rolland



-Plastic casing
-Made in Poland
-Small size

Dimensions: 6" x 1 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Where to buy:
https://www.caissa-chess.com/analog-clocks/852-plastic-transparent-clock-4-colors-zs-5.html
https://www.chesshouse.com/collections/analog-chess-clocks/products/classic-chess-clock
https://www.niggemann.com/en/sets-boards/game-clocks/chessclock-big-wood-casing-brown.html

I would hesitate to say which is best, as that is a matter of personal preference.  The BHB and Classic are small, so I keep those in my bag for use in coffee shops.  At home, I like to use the Insa because it is large and looks nice.  I use my Aradora (made in Romania) at home, as well, due to the size.  My default clock, though, would be the Garde Classic.  Although mine is made in China, it has been reliable and that it is neither too big nor too small makes it a good all around clock.  Probably the easiest clock to acquire in North America, though, is BHB which is carried by many online chess stores.

If you are interested in chess clocks in general, I would recommend the clock section on the chess museum website:

http://www.chess-museum.com/the-chess-clock-cabinet-i.html

http://www.chess-museum.com/the-chess-clock-cabinet-ii.html

DoNdOmI123

Aradora, its a clock produced in my city Arad, in the Victoria watch factory. Aradora actully means "Clock of Arad" in Hungarian. And i think the factory is owned by Insa (i dont know certanly).

DoNdOmI123

Or at least the original version of it.