Magnetic-backed time-indicating device

Abstract

A timepiece is constructed of a hand assembly (16) including a clock movement (10) and hands (12). A magnet (18) is affixed to the hand assembly (16) so that the hand assembly (16) may be magnetically mounted on a ferrous metal object (28). In another version there is further provided magnetic ornamental indicator(s) (22) which indicate the time. Yet another version provides the hand assembly (16) including a clock movement (10) and hands (12) with a nonmagnetic adhesive (26) by which the hand assembly (16) affixes to the ferrous metal object (28). In this same version magnetic ornamental indicator(s) (22) may be further provided. In all versions of the timepiece construction an ornamental object (20) or ornamental ferrous metal object (24) may be further provided and attached to the clock movement (10) and hands (12), and the drive shaft (14) may extend through the ornamental object. In all versions of this timepiece construction wherein a magnet (18) is provided the magnet (18) may be affixed directly to the ornamental object (20) which partially surrounds the clock movement (10).

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