BACKGROUND:
Yes, I do have a passion for OLD clocks, particularly the wind up type (clockwork)
However, from time to time I used to come across "interesting little timepieces" and this ornamental miniature clock is one of those ... not really old, not clockwork but interesting (to me) none-the-less
Why so Russ?
It's 'cute', heavy (meaning no outward signs of plastics) and has the "Tank face" which was a Cartier inspired design ...
Then I when I took a look inside the case, I was greeted by a good quality Miyota (a division of Citizen Watch Co.) quartz movement, well at least it has brass gears and not plastic!
KANENG DA - Miniature Ornamental Clock
Kaneng Da appears to be a brand which did not survive the test of time
I cannot find any clues via the logo (Google lens could not help)
BODY: Country of origin is unknown, most likely to be in Hong Kong
MOVEMENT: Country of origin is Japan
Technology: Quartz Crystal
Circa 1980's ~ 1990's
3 hands (Hours, Minutes, Seconds)
All metal movement, brass gears
Face is decorated in a "Cartier Tank" design style, with roman numerals and has a glass window.
Time adjustment is available on the underside of the case
Gilt case, Gold in appearance although I am not so sure about this ... please read the section about the cosmetic condition for more details.
Rear of the case has a 'doorway' allowing access to the movement i.e changing of the SR626 battery, this door is held in place by a bolt on the underside.
DIMENSIONS:
Clock face: 17.5mm Width x 23.9mm Height
Clock case: 34.5mm Width x 24.5mm Depth (Oval shape) x 42.85mm Height
WEIGHT: 80g
MOVEMENT IDENTIFICATION:
Stamped into the movement metal backplate
UNADJUSTED
MIYOTA CO
JAPAN
NO JEWELS
On one of the movement components is printed in Black S5 xx (this could be the movement code number) but the xx are actually unknown characters because this code is partially obscured and unreadable.
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
Clean
All metal case has no damage such as scratching or broken/missing pieces
I am unsure about the gilt finish though ... Yes it is primarily Gold in appearance but there is also a Chrome like colouring (on the top and down each side), it looks to me as though this was intentional and not due to excessive cleaning but I am not 100% about this. I do know that this gilt work needs to be VERY GENTLY cleaned as the layer is very thin and prone to "wearing away" if cleaned too aggressively.
Glass clock face is clean and unscratched
All hands are undamaged
TESTING:
Ah, this is probably the most important part and I have left it to last ... I have changed the SR626 Silver Oxide battery and then had the clock running for just over a week now ... no issues at all and I read online that these Miyota movements are not too bad from a time keeping perspective and I can confirm this one is no exception. Over that week of "testing", the clock has maintained accuracy very nearly spot on, without drifting.
Don't forget a little "trick" with these quartz clocks ... when the underside time adjustment is pulled outward, the second hand ceases to move. It hasn't stopped the entire movement, just the second hand is temporarily disabled until the time adjustment button is pushed back in - then all is at peace with the world once again!
I have now placed this cute little "pseudo Cartier tank face" clock into a sealed clear plastic packet, surrounded by bubblewrap and it now waits a new owner who would appreciate this tiny timepiece from a bygone era.
