Vintage USSR Russian Chess Tournament Mechanical Clock Timer Jantar
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Vintage USSR RussianChess Tournament Mechanical Clock Timer Jantar Watch VideoVideo will open in a new window[isdntekvideo]Made in the USSR, Orlov, 1970-years.Brand: JANTARMaterial: Metal, plasticSize: 21.5x10x5.0 cmBody color: White4 jewelsCondition: Excellent condition, almost new watch, in working condition.Switching moves-buttons, diameter 14 mm. The most convenient for playing blitz: a special checkbox helps to see the remaining time with an accuracy of several seconds.
C...hess clock "Jantar"refers to a special purpose clock, designed for individual measurement of timewhen playing chess by each player. They consist of a rectangular plastic case, which houses two mechanisms with two dials and a stopper. Each mechanism is madeon four ruby stones.Around the number12 there are red semaphore arrows, the purpose of which is to accurately recordthe expiration of the time allotted to the chess player to play. The work mechanismoccurs alternately. To start the clock, press one of the buttons on the top ofthe case, after turning off the locking device. At the same time, one of themechanisms begins to work. When you press another button, the second mechanismturns on and the first one turns off at the same time. When the player'stime approaches the "zero mark", the minute hand raises the flag.After passing arrow extreme upper position it is out of the box, and the boxcrashes (returns to its upright position). If the clock "dropped theflag", that is, recorded the expiration of the time of one of the players, this player is considered a loser.
C...hess clock "Jantar"refers to a special purpose clock, designed for individual measurement of timewhen playing chess by each player. They consist of a rectangular plastic case, which houses two mechanisms with two dials and a stopper. Each mechanism is madeon four ruby stones.Around the number12 there are red semaphore arrows, the purpose of which is to accurately recordthe expiration of the time allotted to the chess player to play. The work mechanismoccurs alternately. To start the clock, press one of the buttons on the top ofthe case, after turning off the locking device. At the same time, one of themechanisms begins to work. When you press another button, the second mechanismturns on and the first one turns off at the same time. When the player'stime approaches the "zero mark", the minute hand raises the flag.After passing arrow extreme upper position it is out of the box, and the boxcrashes (returns to its upright position). If the clock "dropped theflag", that is, recorded the expiration of the time of one of the players, this player is considered a loser.
