Mechanical Simplex Time Recorder - Working Punch Clock from 1922

Here is a unique, fully functional mechanism of a historical time recorder, the heart of a device known as a "punch clock". This precision mechanism was manufactured by the famous American company Simplex Time Recorder Company of Gardner, Massachusetts and dates from the early 1920s, most likely around 1922. Devices of this type revolutionized administration and labor control in factories, offices, and industrial plants of the industrial era. The mechanism was used to automatically stamp employee time cards, recording the exact time of their arrival and departure. It is not only a piece of technical heritage but also a tangible trace of industrial history and the evolution of labor relations. Key features and collector value:
  • Condition: Mechanically functional – a rarity for items of this age.
  • Authenticity and provenance: Original product of Simplex, a pioneer in time recording.
  • Era: Early 1920s – a period of dynamic development in office and industrial technology.
  • Uniqueness: It operated on a mechanical principle, without electronic components, demonstrating high engineering craftsmanship.
This mechanism is an excellent object for collectors of vintage office technology, historical measuring devices, and industrialia. It can become a centerpiece of an exhibition dedicated to labor history, serve as inspiration for steampunk enthusiasts, or be used as a unique decorative element in a loft or industrial style. Its functionality increases its practical and collector value.

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Mechaniczny rejestrator czasu pracy Simplex - sprawny zegar punch card z 1922
€206.90
Zegar punch card Simplex 1922 - sprawny rejestrator czasu | Lapidarium