wind-up clock
Key-turned time device
A wind-up clock is a mechanical timepiece powered by a coiled spring that must be periodically tightened by turning a key or knob.
Before battery-powered and electric clocks became standard, most clocks were wind-up: She forgot to wind the clock and it stopped overnight.
The term distinguishes these from automatic or electronic alternatives.
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- tickingRhythmic mechanical sound
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- springsCoils, sources, or leaps
- mainspringClock's power coil
key · pendulum · chime · alarm · hands · dial · mantel · bedside · coil · tension · unwinding · antique · brass · cogs · escapement · timepiece · bell · vintage
- analog technologyanalog computers, film cameras, analog meter, turntable, turntables
- timepieceswristwatch, pocket watch, stopwatch, watch, sundial
- analog devicesvinyl, pocket watch, stopwatch, watch, wristwatch
technology era
wind-up clockdigital clock
Timekeeper showing numerals
atomic clock · LED clock · smart display · smartphone · smartwatch
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