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Personalisation

We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.

Lead Time

Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.

Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen

Worldwide Shipping & Customs

Global Delivery & Safety

We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.

Shipping Costs & Customs Duties

Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.

Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.

Returns & Satisfaction

We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:

  • Bespoke & Personalized Items: Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your order (custom size, wood, engraving), they are not eligible for return. They are made exclusively for you.
  • Standard Items: Regular products can be returned within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. In this case, the buyer covers the return shipping costs.

Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.

Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.

Koopman Mechanical Chess Clock — 1972, Wooden Case.

Regular price $273.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $273.00 USD
Sale Sold out
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Koopman Mechanical Chess Clock — 1972, Wooden Case.

Regular price $273.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $273.00 USD
Sale Sold out

📦 Club Stock Notice:
You are purchasing a piece of authentic club history. The photos and video show a representative example from our collection. Your specific clock will be in excellent technical condition but may feature unique "battle scars" such as club inventory numbers (marker/stickers) on the back or bottom, and slight variations in metal fittings. Each clock is unique.

The "Olympiad" Standard

Produced in the Netherlands, the Koopman chess clock was the gold standard for high-level competition in the 1970s and 80s. Known for their uncompromising quality, these clocks were frequently used in top-tier tournaments, including Chess Olympiads.

Why were they so respected? Reliability. Decades ago, Koopman offered a 2-year warranty (minimum) on these units—a testament to their engineering confidence that still holds true today. These clocks are not refurbished; they have survived in their original glory.

Condition Report

  • Mechanics: Excellent. We inspect every single piece before shipping to ensure accurate timekeeping and smooth button action.
  • Wood Casing: Beautifully preserved vintage wood. Expect a warm patina that only decades of use can produce.
  • Character: As authentic ex-club equipment, these clocks may bear the markings of their previous home (inventory numbers written on the back or bottom). We consider this a mark of authenticity, not a defect.

Key Features

  • Precision Mechanism: Famous for its accurate time reporting right up to the flag fall.
  • Classic Design: The quintessential "sloped" wooden profile that defined an era of chess.
  • Origin: Sourced directly from a professional chess club.

Add a genuine piece of Dutch chess history to your setup. Built to last generations.

Personalisation

We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.

Lead Time

Every piece is made, serviced, or prepared by hand — at a craftsman's pace, not an assembly line.

Exact timing for this specific item is detailed above. As a general guide: Ready to Ship pieces typically leave within 3–8 business days, and boards built through our Configurator take around 6 weeks to make. If you need something for a specific date, just email us — we'll always tell you honestly whether we can make it happen

Worldwide Shipping & Customs

Global Delivery & Safety

We ship our chessboards and clocks worldwide from Poland, with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. Every order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.

Shipping Costs & Customs Duties

Your exact shipping cost is calculated automatically at checkout — no need to contact us first. For a growing number of destinations, we've also taken care of import duties on our side, so what you see at checkout really is the final price, with nothing more to pay when your order arrives.

Where this isn't yet the case, standard customs rules may apply depending on your country — this is shown clearly before you pay, never as a surprise later. If you're ever unsure, or ordering something unusually large or heavy, just ask us — we're happy to check and confirm before you order.

Returns & Satisfaction

We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:

  • Bespoke & Personalized Items: Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your order (custom size, wood, engraving), they are not eligible for return. They are made exclusively for you.
  • Standard Items: Regular products can be returned within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. In this case, the buyer covers the return shipping costs.

Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.

Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.

FM Fudalej Michal Founder and ChessboArt Creator, chess lover

You won’t reach a helpdesk

— you'll reach me,

FM Michał Fudalej — FIDE Master, chess player, and the person who designs, builds, and inspects every board before it leaves the workshop.

Every ChessboArt piece passes through one pair of hands — mine. That's not a limitation. That's the whole point.

Questions, custom requests, or just want to talk chess? Say hi.

Contact Michał Fudalej