{"product_id":"ruhla-garde-gen-2-mint-condition-with-original-box-1960s-east-germany","title":"Ruhla Gardé (Gen 2) | Mint Condition with Original Box | 1960s East Germany","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA 2nd Generation Gardé in Exceptional, Original Condition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Generation UMF Ruhla Gardé\u003c\/strong\u003e chess clock, made in East Germany in the mid-to-late 1960s. Gardé clocks debuted at the 1960 Leipzig Chess Olympiad and went on to time some of the most famous games in chess history, including Fischer vs. Spassky in 1972. This generation marks the brand's first simplified design — a solid dark wood case with the Gardé logo, and no light stripe across the front, distinguishing it from the earlier 1st Generation model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the full story behind all four Gardé generations? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chessboart.com\/blogs\/guides\/umf-ruhla-garde-chess-clocks\"\u003eRead our complete collector's guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Set\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this offer stand out is its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — the clock comes with its factory box, stamped with the reference numbers \u003cstrong\u003e91-31-02-30\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0-5851\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus: Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid dark wood, no discoloration, no dents, sharp edges — remarkable for a piece of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, legible, original matte finish. Gardé branding and Ruhla movement signature crisp and undamaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully tested. Runs smoothly on both sides, flag-fall indicator functions precisely as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruhla Gardé (2nd Generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid–late 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in GDR (East Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid dark wood, no stripe (simplified 2nd Gen design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 22.4 × 12.4 × 5.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 785 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clock, original box (ref. 91-31-02-30 \/ 0-5851)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully mechanical, wind-up, dual dial with flag-fall indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of a private vintage chess clock collection curated by a FIDE Master. Explore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chessboart.com\/collections\/chess-clocks-wooden-classical-and-vintage\"\u003eGardé and vintage chess clock collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruhla Garde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62843540275530,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5485\/6778\/files\/umf-ruhla-garde-vintage-chess-clock-2nd-gen-front-right.webp?v=1785503201","url":"https:\/\/www.chessboart.com\/products\/ruhla-garde-gen-2-mint-condition-with-original-box-1960s-east-germany","provider":"ChessboArt ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}