Personalisation
Personalisation
We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.
Lead Time
Lead Time
Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.
Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen
Worldwide Shipping & Customs
Worldwide Shipping & Customs
Global Delivery & Safety
We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.
Shipping Costs & Customs Duties
Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.
Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.
Returns & Satisfaction
Returns & Satisfaction
We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:
- Bespoke & Personalized Items: Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your order (custom size, wood, engraving), they are not eligible for return. They are made exclusively for you.
- Standard Items: Regular products can be returned within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. In this case, the buyer covers the return shipping costs.
Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.
Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.
Ruhla Gardé (Gen 2) | Mint Condition with Original Box | 1960s East Germany
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A 2nd Generation Gardé in Exceptional, Original Condition
This is a genuine 2nd Generation UMF Ruhla Gardé chess clock, made in East Germany in the mid-to-late 1960s. Gardé clocks debuted at the 1960 Leipzig Chess Olympiad and went on to time some of the most famous games in chess history, including Fischer vs. Spassky in 1972. This generation marks the brand's first simplified design — a solid dark wood case with the Gardé logo, and no light stripe across the front, distinguishing it from the earlier 1st Generation model.
Want the full story behind all four Gardé generations? Read our complete collector's guide.
The Set
What makes this offer stand out is its original packaging — the clock comes with its factory box, stamped with the reference numbers 91-31-02-30 and 0-5851.
Condition Report
Status: Mint
- Case: Solid dark wood, no discoloration, no dents, sharp edges — remarkable for a piece of this age.
- Face: Clean, legible, original matte finish. Gardé branding and Ruhla movement signature crisp and undamaged.
- Movement: Fully tested. Runs smoothly on both sides, flag-fall indicator functions precisely as intended.
Technical Data
- Model: Ruhla Gardé (2nd Generation)
- Era: Mid–late 1960s
- Origin: Made in GDR (East Germany)
- Case: Solid dark wood, no stripe (simplified 2nd Gen design)
- Dimensions: approx. 22.4 × 12.4 × 5.6 cm
- Weight: approx. 785 g
- Includes: Clock, original box (ref. 91-31-02-30 / 0-5851)
- Mechanism: Fully mechanical, wind-up, dual dial with flag-fall indicator
Part of a private vintage chess clock collection curated by a FIDE Master. Explore the full Gardé and vintage chess clock collection.
Personalisation
Personalisation
We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.
Lead Time
Lead Time
Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.
Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen
Worldwide Shipping & Customs
Worldwide Shipping & Customs
Global Delivery & Safety
We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.
Shipping Costs & Customs Duties
Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.
Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.
Returns & Satisfaction
Returns & Satisfaction
We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:
- Bespoke & Personalized Items: Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your order (custom size, wood, engraving), they are not eligible for return. They are made exclusively for you.
- Standard Items: Regular products can be returned within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. In this case, the buyer covers the return shipping costs.
Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.
Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.


You won’t reach a helpdesk
— you'll reach me,
FM Michał Fudalej — FIDE Master, chess player, and the person who designs, builds, and inspects every board before it leaves the workshop.
Every ChessboArt piece passes through one pair of hands — mine. That's not a limitation. That's the whole point.
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