In addition to watches, there are plenty of other horologically-themed (or horologically-adjacent) items that will make excellent gifts this holiday season. We offer leather and rubber straps, to be sure, plus watch rolls and travel accessories…but what about something a bit less on the nose?
For the watch collector, check out our curated offering of incredible, vintage desktop and wall clocks; meanwhile, for the art lover, our partnership with Ad/Patina means we have a range of beautifully framed advertisements from the ‘30s through to the current era. And if collectables are more your thing, we’ve got watch dealership ephemera, toy friction cars, incredible pewter paperweights, and more. Below is but a smattering of the cabinet of curiosities that awaits you at analogshift.com — check out our Gifts & Accessories page for the full offering!
Desk, Wall, and Tabletop Clocks
Those who love wristwatches are sure to appreciate the incredible quality of larger vintage timepieces whose intricate workmanship continues to delight.
Angelus Art Deco Desk Clock For Tiffany & Co. ($1,800)
Angelus Art Deco Desk Clock for Tiffany & Co. - IN THE SHOP
Powered by a hand-wound, eight-day movement, this incredible Art Deco-esque desktop clock from the 1950s was made by Swiss manufacturer Angelus for none other than Tiffany & Co — it’s double-signed right on the dial! Timeless and beautiful, it belongs in a stately home or office.
Heuer Monte Carlo Dash Timer for Abercrombie & Fitch ($3,400)
Heuer Monte Carlo Dash Timer for Abercrombie & Fitch - IN THE SHOP
Speaking of incredible double-signed pieces, check out this absurdly cool dashboard timer made by Heuer for Abercrombie & Fitch. Dating to the 1960s, its 55mm stainless steel case and matte-black chronograph dial will look perfect on a desk…or mounted to an old 911 dash!
Jaeger-LeCoultre 8-Day Pyramid Clock 'Lapis Lazuli' ($5,400)
Jaeger-LeCoultre 8-Day Pyramid Clock 'Lapis Lazuli' - IN THE SHOP
Dating to the 1960s, this elegant desktop pyramid clock is a luxurious encapsulation of everything Jaeger-LeCoultre offers: Made from lacquered brass and lapis lazuli, it features a hand-wound, eight-day movement promising to keep accurate time — and to look beautiful while doing so.
Framed Ads
Selected and lovingly framed by our friends at Ad Patina, these beautiful vintage advertisements are the perfect adornment for an office or apartment.
Chanel No. 5 Perfume (Inquire for Price)
Chanel No.5 Perfume - IN THE SHOP
No scent is more evocative — or more famous — than Chanel No. 5. This handsome black-and-white advertisement from the 1960s is framed by our friends at Ad Patina in a natural wood ‘bamboo’ finish and a precisely-cut four-ply matte. Simply stunning!
Gulf Steve McQueen & Porsche 917 'Le Mans' ($395)
Gulf Steve McQueen & Porsche 917 'Le Mans' - IN THE SHOP
This one’s for the Porsche fans…and the Steve McQueen fans. An advertisement produced by Gulf Oil in 1971 for McQueen’s film Le Mans, it depicts the famed American actor with the Porsche 917 that he drove in the movie — which was, of course, sponsored by Gulf.
Hermès 'Presents The Universal Genève Compax' ($395)
Hermès 'Present The Universal Genève Compax' - IN THE SHOP
Did you know that Hermès was once a retailer of Universal Genève timepieces? That’s right: As it depicted in this wonderful ad from the late 1930s, the Compax line of chronographs were sold with Hermès-signed dials at 24 Rue de Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Capture the magic of this long-gone era with this beautiful ad from Ad Patina!
Vintage Collectables
From hefty pewter paperweights to sales accoutrements from defunct watch dealers to automotive friction toys, Analog:Shift stocks a variety of awesome pieces for the collector.
Porsche 911R Toy from Schuco ($550)
Porsche 911R Toy from Shuco - IN THE SHOP
OK, perhaps a 911R as a holiday gift is tad unrealistic. But this wildly cool toy version from the 1960s? Eminently doable! Produced by Schuco in Germany, its attention to detail and battery operation make it a delight to use — even if it merely sits still atop a shelf for all to admire.
Dunhill F-86 Sabre Table Lighter ($950)
Dunhill F-86 Sabre Table Lighter - IN THE SHOP
Produced by Dunhill in the 1950s, this polished chrome model of the famed swept-wing F-86 Sabre transonic fighter is actually a desktop lighter — press the plane’s nose and the cockpit flips open to light your cigarette or cigar. For the aircraft enthusiast, this one is simply irresistible.
Omega Brass 'Official Agent' Signage ($295)
Omega Brass 'Official Agent' Signage - IN THE SHOP
Do you know a special someone who rocks a Speedmaster? Then this ‘Official Agent’ Omega signage is for him or her. Produced by Huguenin-Sandoz, its ovular brass frame includes a kickstand for mounting on a flat surface. Proudly display those Omega creds for the world to see!
