Citizen’s “Kingdom HS” is arguably one of the most elegant chiming mantel clocks that the brand has ever made. Produced in the late 1990s by Rhythm exclusively for the Japanese market, this stunning timepiece is encased in a beautiful dark wooden frame with gold pillars. Beneath the prominent dial is a gorgeous continuously-rotating pendulum adorned with eight polished Swarovski crystals. Even then, its grand appearance is not the focal point of this wooden mantel clock…it’s the chimes. It features six different European chimes played in Rhythm’s magnificent FM sound that you must hear to truly believe. They have a similar tone to Rhythm’s “Mènèt” series or bell ringer clocks. After each chime, the clock strikes the hour with a grandeur “bong”. They can be set to play all the time, only during the day, or not at all. Watch the video to get a sample of this clock’s fantastic chimes!
Notes: This clock has been restored and completely cleaned inside and out. I replaced the battery boxes for the pendulum, and it works great. There is an engraving on the side of the case from the original owner in Japan. There is also some discoloration on the pendulum's pedestal and small scuffs on the wooden case from aging and corrosion, please view the photos for a closer look. It's very hard to notice from the front of the clock. Overall, this rare clock looks and sounds amazing...perfect for a collector looking to hear some new hourly chimes! These specific chimes are very hard-to-find. Watch the video to hear a sample of the amazing sound.
Song list:
- Lourdes (Ave Maria) Chime
- Trinity Chime
- Whittington Chime
- R. C. Church Cambridge Chime
- Notre Dame Chime
- Westminster Chime
Features:
- 6 European chimes with hour count in FM sound
- Rotating pendulum with Swarovski crystals
- Wooden case
- Demonstration button
- Volume control
- On/off switch to turn hourly music on or off
- Light sensor that turns off music when the room is dark, or night mode that shuts off music at night from 11:00 PM to 5:45 AM
- Requires 2 AA and 4 C-cell alkaline batteries (not included)