TELEPHONE & NORMALZEIT Timeline
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Acquired by Bosch 1995T&N becomes part of Bosch through a series of mergers and acquisitions, integrating its timekeeping expertise into one of Germany's industrial giants.
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T&N Clocks Phase Out 1980sAs electronic timekeeping advances, T&N gradually reduces its production of traditional electromechanical clocks, focusing more on precision components and industrial timing systems.
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Brass Elegance Era 1950s–60sT&N designs some of its most elegant clocks during this period — featuring exposed brass details, clean faces, and minimalist German design that defines mid-century timekeeping.
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Merger Creates T&N 1920sT&N (Telefonbau und Normalzeit) is formed from the merger of Normalzeit GmbH and Telefonbau & Telegrafenbau. The new entity focuses on precision industrial clocks, public time systems, and telecommunications equipment.