Haddon Golden Visionette Model 80
and
Golden Secretary Model 80-S
by Roger Russell
Copyright 1996-2004 by Roger Russell
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The Model No. 80-S and 80S have been found in several different versions
including the Special Model 80S, Golden Secretary 80-S and an 80S with a golf
figure on the glass. Visionettes have been found with no markings on the glass
when there should be markings. Apparently the original glass had been broken
and was replaced with a circular piece of plain glass or in some cases clear or
colored plastic. A hole has been drilled in the glass or plastic and the hands
were transferred. Some have had new or different markings painted on the glass
or plastic.
Golden Visionette Model 80
This is a smaller
version of the Golden Vision. The face is angled back about 10 degrees in most
versions of this model. However, one has been found that is vertical. The
numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, and the small rectangles at the other hours are on the
back of the glass. They are deep etched into the glass and filled with gold
paint. The synchronous motor is located in the base. The glass remains
stationary and the motor drives a large gear in the outer ring of the clock. A
short wire from the minute hand presses against serrations in the large outer
gear. This drives the minute hand, which then drives the hour hand through
gears at the center of the dial.
The clock face is 6-1/4" in diameter at the outside. Height is
7-1/2". The base is 5-1/4" wide and 4-1/4" deep. The clock is UL
approved. This clock does not have a light. The motor output gear has 12 teeth
and turns at 1 rpm. Weight is 790 grams or 1.75 lbs.
In 1956-57
The clock pictured at
the left is described in a 1956 Keystone catalog as follows: "Enhanced by
Angle Vision, base and rim are pressure cast of heavy 24k gold plated metal.
3rd dimensional Arabic numerals are deep etched and filled with gold on the
remarkable "See-Thru" mystery crystal dial. Petite size of clock
makes it appropriate for every appointment--whether desk, bedroom, mantel or table
setting. Absolutely accurate, precision electric self-starting motor and
movement. Dimensions: 7-1/2" high, 6-1/4" wide, 4-1/4" deep.
Shipping weight 3 lbs. Packaged in a handsome gift box.
C6747 Keystone 2034....Retail $16.95"
Golden Secretary Model 80-S
This is a most unusual
clock. It's identical to the Golden Visionette Model 80 but has added features.
There are two black plastic penholders on either side. They swivel side to side
and up and down. They are 2" long and are 3/8" diameter inside at the
end. The holders are attached to the base with a screw from the inside. The
pens, which were originally supplied with it, are missing.
In addition, there is a thermometer attached to the back of the glass at
the center. It's 1-3/16" in diameter and has a white plastic pointer
1" long. The temperature is indicated by white numerals in 10-degree
increments from 50 to 110. Smaller white lines in between mark every two
degrees. These appear to be silk-screened and are on the front of the glass. It
still works very well today.
The clock is dated
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