Betriebsuhr

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Rotwang M
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Betriebsuhr

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Post by Rotwang M » 08 Mar 2022, 20:24

The Betriebsuhr (station clock) was used at all WW2 German switchboard exchanges to record time that calls were received/sent. These clocks, actually chronometers, were hand-wound and were highly accurate. They were made by various manufacturers, including Junghans and Kienzle, according to Wehrmacht specifications.

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Messages received and sent were recorded on special forms as shown below. These form included spaces for time read off of the switchboard’s Betriebsuhr.

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Betriebsurhen are fairly common, but in most cases, very expensive, especially in working condition. Keep in mind that these clocks are repairable by any reputable clock/watch repair shop.

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Re: Betriebsurh

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Post by peeved » 08 Mar 2022, 21:10

Betriebsuhr I believe instead of Betriebsurh.

Markus


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Re: Betriebsurh

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Post by Rotwang M » 08 Mar 2022, 23:22

peeved wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 21:10
Betriebsuhr I believe instead of Betriebsurh.

Markus
You are right! Thanks.

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