Mechanical Table Clock in a Black Wooden Case — Made in Germany
Not every piece needs to announce itself.
A Hermle table clock in a polished black finish, bringing together simplicity and contemporary elegance. A wooden case with protective glass, a clearly legible dial, and a German mechanical movement inside.
No bells announcing the hours, no astronomical discs turning. Pure mechanics in their simplest form — for someone who wants authentic German engineering with a quiet presence that suits a modern space.
What Sets It Apart
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German mechanical movement — engineering with no electricity and no electronics
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Simple contemporary design — at home in a modern interior without overstatement
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Polished black finish — a quiet elegance that sits well with any décor
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Wooden case with protective glass — natural materials shielding the movement
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Clearly legible dial — read at a glance
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Made in Germany — by Hermle of Gosheim, since 1922
Who Is It For?
For someone who values German mechanics but prefers a quiet presence to a piece that draws every eye. A table clock of measured size (approx. 25 × 18 × 10 cm) that finds its place on a desk, a shelf or a console without imposing itself.
It is also a fitting first step for anyone acquiring a German mechanical clock for the first time.
Specifications
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Product type: Mechanical table clock
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Movement: German mechanical movement
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Dimensions: approx. 25 × 18 × 10 cm
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Materials: Black-finished wooden case · protective glass
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Colour: Black
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Country of origin: Germany
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Brand: Hermle
Care Instructions
- Wind the movement at the interval stated for the model, always at the same time of day.
- Move the hands forward only, pausing at every chime or strike until it completes.
- Dust the case with a soft, dry cloth; use a wood-appropriate polish on wooden cases only.
- Clean the glass with a cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner — never spray directly onto the clock.
- Keep away from radiators, direct sunlight, and humidity, and have the movement serviced by a specialist every few years.
Perfect Gift For
A gift that marks time itself — fitting for weddings, retirements, corporate anniversaries, and the handing over of an office or a home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it run on electricity or a battery?
No. The movement is entirely mechanical.
How does a mechanical clock work?
With no electricity and no battery — a metal mainspring that you tension by hand when winding. The spring stores that energy and releases it slowly and precisely through a train of wheels, which is what keeps the hands moving at an even rate. It is the same principle clocks have run on for centuries.
Does it need servicing?
Yes, like any precision mechanical movement — a specialist clockmaker should inspect and oil it every few years. That is what keeps it running for decades.
How large is it?
Approximately 25 × 18 × 10 cm — compact enough for a desk, a shelf or a console.
How does it differ from the walnut version?
Same size, same construction. The difference is material and character: this one has a polished black finish with a simpler, contemporary feel; the walnut version has a hand-finished natural wood case with a classic warmth that sits well alongside wooden furniture. Choose black for quiet modernity, walnut for classic warmth.
How does it differ from the other Hermle clocks?
All of them carry German mechanical movements, but this is the simplest in form: no chimes, no astronomical display, no exposed skeleton. Choose this one if you want German mechanics with a quiet presence; choose the others if you want the detail and the story.
About Hermle
Franz Hermle & Sohn was founded in 1922 in Gosheim, in Germany's clockmaking heartland near the Black Forest. Within a decade it had become one of the most advanced makers of clock movements in Europe, and it remains among the world's largest manufacturers of mechanical movements. Now in its third generation, Hermle builds every movement in Germany and supplies clockmakers across the globe.
