Watches for Travelling

Travel clocks have been in existence since the 16th century. One of the first versions was a drum watch equipped with an additional alarm mechanism. Later on, special travel clocks were provided with padded carrying cases. Since these clocks were chiefly used by officers, they were called “Pendules d’officier” (officers’ clocks). Along with the alarm, they have a striking train and a repeating mechanism to provide an acoustic indication of the time at night. 

Saddle or coach clocks were characteristic of the 18th century and were in the form of oversized pocket watches. They would be suspended from the interior of a coach or carried in a saddlebag.