Gardé Chess Clock – 3rd Generation (Light Wood)
Meta Title: Vintage Gardé Chess Clock – 3rd Gen Light Wood | ChessboArt
Meta Description: Discover the 3rd generation Gardé mechanical chess clock. Light wood case, fully functional, authentic East German engineering – now available at ChessboArt.
🪵 Product Description
This is a vintage 3rd generation Gardé mechanical chess clock, crafted in East Germany in the late 1970s or 1980s. The case is made from solid light wood – typically beech – with the classic dual-dial layout and mechanical movement inside.
- Mechanism: Fully mechanical, wind-up movement (no batteries)
- Dimensions: 22.4 × 12.6 × 5.6 cm
- Weight: 734 g
- Finish: Solid light wood, original Gardé dial
- Origin: East Germany (GDR / DDR)
⚙️ Condition
This clock is mechanically working and has been tested. However, the wood casing shows visible signs of age and wear, as seen in the photos. It is a great candidate for full restoration – either by us or a professional of your choice.
Optional Services:
- 🪚 Wood restoration: We can clean, nourish, and restore the wood using natural wax finish (not varnish)
- 🔧 Full clockmaker service: Complete mechanical cleaning, adjustment, and regulation
- ✅ Warranty: If fully serviced by our trusted clockmaker, we offer warranty on function
📸 Additional Photos
More photos available on request or coming soon.
🛍️ Availability
This clock is currently available for purchase from our verified collection. Please contact us directly if you would like to request restoration or a detailed condition report.
All wooden chess clocks sold by ChessboArt are part of an original vintage collection curated by a FIDE Master and lifelong chess enthusiast. Photos and descriptions reflect the authentic state of each item at the time of listing.