Luxor Gilt Brass Desk Clock

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Manual-winding

130 MM

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SKU	ASM0540
Article Number	39131771
case size	130 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1950s
dial color	Silver
material	Gold-Tone
category	Vintage
overall condition	Great condition overall with only faint signs of wear from light use and display.

Manual-winding

130 MM

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SKU	ASM0540
Article Number	39131771
case size	130 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1950s
dial color	Silver
material	Gold-Tone
category	Vintage
overall condition	Great condition overall with only faint signs of wear from light use and display.

Details

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Mid-century desk clocks occupy a wonderful corner of design history — part instrument, part sculpture. During the 1950s and ’60s, Swiss makers applied the same attention to proportion and detail found in their wristwatches to objects meant to live on a desk, bookshelf, or bedside table.

This Luxor table clock, dating to approximately the 1950s–1960s, captures that spirit perfectly.

Housed in a warm gilt-brass case measuring roughly 5–6 inches across, the clock has a quietly architectural presence. The broad brushed bezel frames a clean silver-toned dial that balances applied 'baton' markers with 'Arabic' numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, giving the design that crisp mid-century clarity.

The hands are particularly charming: slender, faceted hour and minute hands paired with a delicate seconds hand featuring a small square counterweight — a detail that feels lifted straight from contemporary wristwatch design of the period.

The caseback is marked “3 Days 311,” indicating the clock’s Swiss mechanical movement with a three-day power reserve, a practical feature that reflects the quality engineering for which Luxor was known during the era.

Compact, functional, and unmistakably mid-century, this Luxor desk clock quietly elevates the space around it. A small piece of Swiss design that proves good timekeeping belongs on the desk as much as it does on the wrist.

Brand Story

Luxor was a respected Swiss clock brand active primarily in the mid-20th century, producing finely made desk, travel, and table clocks that reflected the clean modern design language of the postwar era. Like many Swiss makers of the period, Luxor focused on reliable mechanical movements housed in thoughtfully designed cases — often brass or gilt metal — that blended precision with decorative appeal. Their clocks were widely exported and commonly found in offices, living rooms, and bedside tables throughout Europe and North America. While the brand never reached the global fame of larger Swiss manufactures, Luxor earned a reputation for well-constructed, elegant timepieces that embodied the quiet craftsmanship of mid-century Swiss horology.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

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