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Munich Commemoration Wall Clock

£259.99£299.99

 

The Munich Commemoration Wall Clock is produced by THC in the UK, remembering the Munich air disaster that occurred on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed during an attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at Munich-Riem Airport, in what was then West Germany.

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  • Free delivery to UK mainland address.
  • This clock is hand made to order, with delivery in up to four weeks – depending on production schedule.  Walnut is the standard hardwood, which is sustainable sourced locally.  Other woods are available, see below.
  • The solid hardwood clock has an off-white dial white Arabic dial surrounded by an aluminium housing.
  • A choice of movement:,Quartz, Chiming Quartz and Radio Controlled Quartz:
  • Other woods/finishes, including: Ash, Beech, Cherry, Mahogany or Oak are available. Simply add your preferred choice of wood in the “note” section at the checkout when you place your order.  Alternately, enquires about availability of timber or more detail can be made through the contact page.
  • Dimensions: H10 x W8 x D3 inches (27.5cm x 21cm x 8 cm)
  • Engraving service available, see description below for more detail.
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Description

Munich Commemoration Wall Clock

The Munich Commemoration Wall Clock is produced by THC in the UK, remembering the Munich air disaster that occurred on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed during an attempt to take off from a slush-covered runway at Munich-Riem Airport, in what was then West Germany.   This commemoration wall clock has two faces, each showing the date of the disaster, with one face permanently fixed at the time it occurred. The clock is made from Oak and ebonised to produce a near black colour that is finished with oil and wax, giving a tactile satin look and feel. The clock has a choice of movement: ~ Standard quartz movement; ~ Chiming quartz movement – which has the options of Bim Bam or Westminster chimes; ~ Radio controlled quartz movement – which uses the highly accurate 77.5 kHz carrier signal that is transmitted across Europe from the Mainflingen longwave transmitter, in Mainflingen, Germany; and displays Greenwich Mean Time GMT for the UK. Dimensions: H17 x W12.5 x D14 inches (44 cm x 32 cm x 36 cm)   The Manchester United football team, nicknamed the “Busby Babes”, along with supporters and journalists were on the plane, which was returning from a European Cup match in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, after eliminating Red Star Belgrade.  The flight stopped to refuel in Munich.  After the failed take off, twenty of the forty on the plane died at the scene, with a further three of the injured succumbing later in hospital,

resulting in 23 fatalities with 21 survivors.    

Manufacturer

THC – Tom Harris Clocks

THC is a craft manufacturer located in the UK, producing a variety of classic wood clocks, designed with a contemporary feel, which are handmade and built to order. Each clock is made from sustainable British hardwoods and is fitted with a quality German clock movement from either Kieninger® the oldest existing manufacturer, Hermle the world’s leading producer of clock movements or UTS (uhrentechnik-schwarzwald) Europes primary quartz movement manufacturer. THC – Tom Harris Clocks are sold exclusively online through www.clocksandchimes.co.uk, who offer a selection of quality weight and spring driven mechanical and pendulum clocks: Grandfather clocks, Regulator wall clocks, and Bracket & Mantel clocks. These superb clocks from brands recognised for their quality and reliability, are supplemented by a selection of premium quartz crystal Floor, Table and Wall clocks; in a variety of classic and contemporary designs, utilising a range of materials including glass, metal and wood.

Delivery is free for to any UK mainland address. Extra charges apply to Northern Ireland and the Channel islands.

 

Additional information

Movement Choice

Standard Quartz, Chiming Quartz, Radio Controlled Quartz

Battery

1.5V Double AA
Chiming Quarts movements use two batteries, one to power the time chain, and the other powers the chimes.