Rombach & Haas Anno 1640 A1640 Wall Clock Wood (dark) • Wooden Gear Movement • Weight-Driven with Foliot

The Rombach & Haas Anno 1640 is a fascinating reproduction of the first Black Forest clocks from the 17th century. Around 1640, the first clocks were crafted in the Black Forest, made almost entirely from wood in rural workshops – they are considered the origin of what would later become the world-famous Black Forest clock tradition. With the model A1640, the historic manufacture Rombach & Haas brings this heritage back to life in a faithful, authentic execution.

The heart of this extraordinary wall clock is its wooden gear movement: as with the earliest Black Forest clocks, the movement consists largely of carefully crafted wooden gear wheels. Instead of a pendulum, the traditional foliot escapement is used, lending this clock its unmistakable historic character. Power is supplied by a stone weight driving the gear train via a cord – a mechanical 1-day weight-driven movement in its purest form. Crafted from dark wood, this clock is a striking homage to the watchmaking artistry of the Black Forest and a true collector's piece for lovers of historic timekeeping.

Key Features of the Rombach & Haas A1640 Clock

• Historic Wooden Gear Movement: Movement largely consisting of hand-crafted wooden gear wheels – a faithful reproduction of the first Black Forest clocks from around 1640.
• Foliot Instead of Pendulum: Authentic 17th-century regulation technology for an unparalleled historic timekeeping experience.
• Mechanical Weight Drive: Powered by a stone weight and cord, this mechanical 1-day movement is crafted by the Rombach & Haas manufacture.