The Clock

Progress, Volume XIII, Issue 12, 1 August 1918, Page 289

The Clock

The Timet or Bracket Clock and systems of clock dials shown in connection with the New Zealand Insurance Building- was imported and erected by A. Kolm (F. B. Diddams, manager), 178 Queen Street, Auckland. It is one of the most up-to-date systems of time keeping that is possible to obtain, and should be e.ontualJy adopted by all business houses where correct time is essential. The great advantages connected with these clocks are uniformity and accuracy with every clock in the building. No winding whatever is required. Effectiveness, reliability and independence are assured. There is little or no variation where a number of clocks are needed. The original outlay is no more than the old style of clock. The clocks consist of an electrically driven pendulum, called a master clock, which operates any number of dials. The pendulum is combined with a simple switch so that both the time keeping and switching functions are performed automatically, and in an ideal manner. Each dial has a “one wheel" movement behind it, yet this simple mechanism secures uniformity and accurate time-keeping without winding up or any other attention. The clock shown on the building has two dials placed “V” shape, to enable it to be seen the full length of Queen St. Each dial is 6 ft. in diameter, clock over all being 8 ft. Case is composed of antique bronze and weighs over a ton. The lighting is automatically turned on and off according to the season of the years. The power is derived from the city mains through the master clock erected in the board room. In case of failure of the city supply, the power is derived from the ordinary dry'cells. The firm of A. Kohn have also in hand another order for a similar system to be erected for a well-known Queen Street firm.