This antique timepiece clock by Simplex is a must-have for collectors of vintage mercantile items. It boasts a unique feature - a watchman's time recorder. This clock is perfect for those who appreciate the history of early workplace timekeeping. The maker of this watch is Simplex, a name that is synonymous with high-quality timepieces. This watchman's time recorder clock is a great addition to any collection of antique mercantile items.

Antique Simplex watchman's clock time recorder clock is a unique piece of history.

Metal case with glass over with some wear. No keys. Marked West Germany. Measures 4 7/8" diameter. I’m not familiar with how to open and this has not been tested. Inspected by Time Detector 180063. Some components made in West Germany and Gardner, Mass. USA. This time clock is heavy weighing 4 lbs. unpacked. Unable to test, so item being sold as is, for Parts or Repair. Military used these for punch cards for time.

From 1894, when the grandfather of Edward G. Watkins III patented the "Simplex" time clock, until the 1980s, Simplex held a virtual monopoly in the time-recording device market. After punching in at the helm in 1967, Watkins III diversified into fire alarms and security systems.