Vintage YANTAR Soviet Chess Clock Mechanical Timer with Original Box & Manual | USSR Tournament Clock

A true Holy Grail for chess collectors and history enthusiasts: an original vintage mechanical dual chess clock manufactured in the USSR by the Oryol Watch Factory under the famous brand name Yantar (Янтарь).

This classic model was the single most widely produced and popular tournament timer among Soviet chess players, serving as an omnipresent fixture in virtually every chess club, school, and championship hall across the country. This incredible specimen comes complete with its original factory cardboard packaging box and its original paper documentation (passport and instructions), a combination that is exceptionally rare to find intact today.

The unit consists of two independent, high-quality mechanical movements housed inside a single, durable off-white plastic case with textured retro styling. A specialized external metal switch bar with two circular buttons sits on top: when one side is pressed down, it instantly stops that player's mechanism and triggers the opponent’s clock to start.

Features:

• Twin independent mechanical hand-winding movements
• Classic white dials with bold black Arabic numerals and clear tracking scales
• Original red "falling flags" to signify time expiration (when the minute hand reaches 12, it raises the flag, which then falls to signal that time has expired)
• Durable retro off-white housing with iconic textured side grills
• Clear "MADE IN USSR" branding printed on the dial face
• Original factory packaging: Original cardboard box included (shows authentic vintage signs of wear/age)
• Documentation: Original paper passport and instruction booklet included
• Includes all authentic mechanical winding keys, adjustment levers, and external metal balance rocker bar
• Vintage USSR production
• Oryol Watch Factory (Yantar) origin
• The timer is photographed in detail, allowing collectors to verify the pristine dial graphics, rear adjustment setup, and its accompanied historical documentation.
• You will receive the exact item shown in the photos.

Please note:

• This is an original vintage mechanical chess timer from the Soviet era, not a modern replica.
• Minor signs of age, light surface patina, or vintage wear on the cardboard box are normal for authentic decades-old sports memorabilia and preserve its historical value.
• Case measurements and additional technical details are shown in the photos.
• Carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine.
• Import duties or taxes may apply depending on your country’s regulations.