1950s - Pragotron Clock

CHF 875.00

A rare vintage Bakelite Pragotron factory clock from the 1950s, originating from former Czechoslovakia, this timepiece is a true gem of mid-century design. With a bold 42cm diameter, it serves as a striking statement piece in any space. The clock features a rare original NU 7 clock movement, encased in amber-coloured resin, which was specifically designed for explosive environments, giving it a unique industrial touch.

The integration of the VEEB Projects clock device ensures perpetual accuracy, utilising the internet to keep precise time.

A rare vintage Bakelite Pragotron factory clock from the 1950s, originating from former Czechoslovakia, this timepiece is a true gem of mid-century design. With a bold 42cm diameter, it serves as a striking statement piece in any space. The clock features a rare original NU 7 clock movement, encased in amber-coloured resin, which was specifically designed for explosive environments, giving it a unique industrial touch.

The integration of the VEEB Projects clock device ensures perpetual accuracy, utilising the internet to keep precise time.

PRAGOTRON Timeline

  • Pragatron 2024
    Pragotron is integrated into the Mobatime group. Elektročas becomes a brand under Mobatime, which is managed by Moser-Baer Holding AG
  • Mobatime Group 2013
    Pragotron is integrated into the Mobatime group. Elektročas becomes a brand under Mobatime, which is managed by Moser-Baer Holding AG
  • Pragotron 1969
    The national enterprise Elektročas is renamed Pragotron. This change coincided with a significant shift in the company’s focus towards manufacturing electronic information systems and timekeeping devices​
  • Elektročas 1954
    The company name changes from Jednotný čas to Elektročas, marking its transition to a national enterprise. This change reflected the broader nationalization trends in Czechoslovakia during this period
  • Chronotechna 1953
    Jednotný čas was part of Chronotechna until 1953, when Elektročas was established as an independent entity. This split allowed Elektročas to focus more on timekeeping and electronic systems
  • Jednotný čas 1924
    Jednotný čas (Uniform Time Systems) was founded in Karlin, Prague, Czechoslovakia. It specialized in the assembly and maintenance of electrical clock devices and used the ‘Normal Zeit’ logo. This period marked the beginning of its long history in the timekeeping industry.

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