Kieninger Clocks satisfy the highest demands and captivate with their high level of elegance, craftsmanship and reliability. State of the art technology combined with selected woods, the finest materials and the experience of 90 years in crafting clocks and clock movements provide this guarantee.
Kieninger is the oldest existing manufacturer of mechanical movements for grandfather clocks, wall and mantel clocks in the world. Kieninger movements excel with a high level of design and manufacturing quality. Numerous innovations and patents (16-rod chimes; second indication for pendulum lengths under 116 cm; automatic beat adjustment, nighttime shut-off systems for 1/2-hour and 1/4-hour movements; automatic chime sequencing; various manufacturing processes and components) are the measure for design quality.
Manufacturing quality shows in every movement: All movement plates are made of a special brass alloy which is hard and has a tensile strength [Rm] of 520 N/mm2. The holes for the journals are reamed and smoothened after lacquering and then receive an oil sink.
Pinions are made of high-quality steel or stainless steel. Fast turning pinions are hardened. All journals are roller burnished in a special process. Some movements feature bronze-bushings and/or jewels in critical positions. The gears are made of a very tough and hard brass alloy with a tensile strength of 610 N/mm2.
A high level of corrosion protection for all components is assured. Brass components are pickled and receive a coat of clear lacquer. Steel components are made from stainless steel or receive a galvanic nickel coating. Each movement has a laser engraved serial number
In our movements catalogue we currently show 59 mechanical basic movements. For additional or customer specific movement applications, please contact Kieninger directly or one of our representatives.
In our clock catalogue, we show more than 470 grandfather clocks, wall, and mantle clocks.
At the moment we offer 70 different models of grandfather clocks in our clock catalogue.
To simplify the search we have sorted our grandfather clocks by the movement type used in the respective model. Please select the preferred type of movement on the left. All applicable clocks will then be shown directly from our data base.
Click the thumbnail picture or the "Details" button to see a magnified picture and detailed information on each clock.
At the moment we offer 257 different models of wall clocks in our clock catalogue.
To simplify the search we have sorted our grandfather clocks by the movement type used in the respective model. Please select the preferred type of movement on the left. All applicable clocks will then be shown directly from our data base.
Click the thumbnail picture or the "Details" button to see a magnified picture and detailed information on each clock.
If a place holder is displayed, there is no picture of the specific model available at the time.
At the moment we offer 152 different models of mantle clocks in our clock catalogue.
To simplify the search we have sorted our floor clocks by the movement type used in the respective model. Please select the preferred type of movement. All applicable clocks will then be shown directly from our data base.
Explanation of symbols / clocks:
Joseph Kieninger (1872-1936), the founder of today's Kieninger Uhrenfabrik GmbH, was known for the high standards he lived by and expected from his personnel and products. In memory of this Kieninger today identifies its clock models with exceptional movement quality and case craftsmanship with the "JKA"- gear symbol. This symbol is the promise to our customers for high end, usually polished clock movements from our own shop, standard with second hand, automatic night time shut-off and some models with maintaining power; the very best in case craftsmanship, for wooden cases with fine lacquer or hand rubbed finish and usually beveled glasses; carefully selected, fine accessories like genuine enamel dials, gold plated decorations and compensation pendulums.
Under the "Premium"-Collection you will find the core of the Kieninger clock line. "Premium" stands for clock cases and accessories of the best craftsman tradition and the broad spectrum of mechanical Kieninger cable, chain and key wind driven movements in a variety of different chimes executions and with second hand and automatic night time shut-off.
With the "Classic"-Collection Kieninger introduces classic case and accessory design, solid case craftsmanship in proven quality, chain or key wind movements of the A- and S-series with Westminster chime and automatic night time shut-off in an attractive entry level price-range.
Floor, wall and mantel clocks of the "Quartzline" - Collection combine modern design with case craftsmanship in proven Kieninger quality and superior quartz or radio control technology with and without chime.
Within the "Boutique"-Collection Kieninger presents a selection of attractive table top clocks with quartz or quartz alarm movements in solid construction.
Explanation of symbols / movements:
Movement with half hour strike on coil gong or bell or movement with passing strike on bell
Movement with bim-bam half hour strike on rod gong or bells
Movement with Westminster-chime
Quartz movement with Westminster / Bim-Bam chime
Triple chime movement with Westminster, St. Michael and Whittington or Westminster, Vogelfänger (Birdhunter), Freude schöner Götterfunke (Ode to Joy)
Triple chime movement (Westminster, St. Michael and Whittington or Westminster) with automatic chime sequencing
RC or Atomic quartz movement
In the year 2002 the Kieninger Clock Factory is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The Kieninger was founded in 1912 in the Black Forest by Joseph Kieninger and therefore is the oldest existing manufacturer of mechanical clock movements for grandfather-, wall- and mantel clocks in the world.
The company founder
Joseph Kieninger
(1876 to 1936)
Since 1917 the Company has been located in Aldingen, a charming village just between Black Forest and 'Schwäbische Alb'. Today, the Company occupies 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility, newly constructed in 1991 and employs about 100 dedicated and highly skilled workers and staff.
The old factory in the Saarstraße.
The new factory at Brunnenstraße 37 was built in 1991.
In 1993, Kieninger became part of the Howard Miller Group (USA), the largest manufacturer of grandfather clocks in the world.
From its very first beginning Kieninger has stayed with its traditional concept: The manufacture of technically advanced, high quality mechanical movements and clocks. This has proved successful and it is no surprise, that today Kieninger is known around the world for its craftsmanship and only the highest quality products.
Wilhelm Kieninger (1907 to 1985)
and the original H-clock movement
developed by him
The Kieninger clocks are counted among the classics of the industry and some have been or are even shown in famous clock museums.
The new
factory
viewed from
outside
and from
inside...
Kieninger clocks and movements offer a multitude of partially patented technical innovations and clockmaking specialities:
Graham anchor escapement or Swiss escapement
Pinions finished in a special roller burnishing process (Kieninger development)
Automatic beat adjustment (Kieninger patent)
Automatic night shut-off features (Kieninger patent) for strike and chimes
correct second indication for short pendulums (Kieninger patent)
Maintaining power, providing continuous power while the movement is wound
Special winding stops, limiting the drop and winding range of the weights
Automatic chime sequenzing (Kieninger patent) for triple chime movements
With our selected line of fine mechanical grandfather-, wall- and mantel clocks, the trend-setting "Quartzline" and attractive table top clocks we offer unique and individually designed clocks of the highest quality in our clock line for 2002 / 2003.
You are kindly invited to experience the anniversary collection of our masterpieces of German clock craft.
World Novelty
Kieninger proudly presents the new Kieniramic® solid anchor, an innovative advancement in movement technology - exclusive in Kieninger movements and clocks (protected design - patent pending).
Kieniramic® matches the properties in hardness and surface quality of ruby pallets used in hand crafted luxury movements and used as anchor material it allows a by over 40% reduced mass versus traditional designs. Increased hardness, less friction and lower inertia of mass result in a higher reliability and superior performance. Additional benefits are achieved through high precison tolerances and complete corrosion resistance.
The Mozart Clock
On the occasion of the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 to 1791) Kieninger with the limited edition model 1756 proudly presents a special highlight of modern clock craft. Heart of the clock is the newly developed bell chime with the world known melodies from the serenade in G-major „A Little Night Music” (KV 525, composed 1787) and the aria of Papageno "The Bird Hunter Am I” which is part of the opera "The Magic Flute” (KV 620, first performed in Vienna 1791). The elaborately crafted handpolished black finish case features beveled crystal glasses in door, side panels and the pediment, allowing a full view of the precious bell chime. An elaborate etched moon dial with the famous view of the Mozart town Salzburg on the moon disc, radial chime selector, date function and second indication completes the distinctive design.
Technical Specification:
Model 1756-96-01
Dimensions: 38 x 31 x 23cm / 20,8 lbs.
Movement: Polished REC03 1/4 key wind movement with Swiss escapement (11 jewels), triple chime (Westminster, Night Musik & Birdhunter) on 9 bells and automatic night time shut-off between 10.00 PM and 7.15 AM
Including special gift & presentation box
Edition 250 pieces
Kieninger participating in international shows spring 2006
A selection from our current line of fine, classic to modern grandfather, wall and mantel clocks can be viewed at the following trade shows:
Spring Fair, Birmingham 05.02. - 09.02.2006, hall 18 booth A11
Ambiente Frankfurt 10.02. - 14.02.2006, hall 4.0 / way A / booth 06
Inhorgenta München 17.02. - 20.02.2006, hall A1 / booth 200
Basel World 30.03. - 06.04.2006, hall 3.2 / booth H 31
Call us for clock purchase volume discounts for government, business, educational and other organizations.
Custom Clocks...
Call us if you need information on getting a clock with a customized logo, or a personalized clock for corporate gift awards, recognition and sales awards, and incentives and promotional pieces, including sport awards and customized watches.
