Along with Junghans and Gustav Becker, Kienzle has made a lasting name for itself as a German clock maker since the 1800s, producing excellent clocks around the world. Because of the superior metal and the processing technology, they are still accurate and robust enough to be practical today. The case is boxy in shape, taking advantage of the beautiful zelkova wood grain, with a floral carving on the top, and beautiful chain-like carving lines on the front. The windows of the pendulum room has 3mm thick glass with bevel cuts carefully made on all four sides. Although the case that is about 47 cm long, with 16 cm diameter metal clock face is a little small, it is carefully crafted and finished well. The machine can be seen moving through the side windows.
The machine is European type and very compactly built, and the shafts are very thin. From its precision, the accuracy of the time can be seen. It is a pleasure only to see the machine moving through the side windows.
The spring is housed in a barrel (pointed) so that even if it breaks, it will not damage delicate other parts. Furthermore, the barrel spring is more stable to transmit the gear power. The spring can not be seen from outside like American style machine.
(左) 機械を外したケース (右) キンツレーのトレードマーク「文字盤に翼」
(left) The clock case that is removed the machine. (right) The stamp of the trade mark on the machine “clock face and wings”