Classic Retro Timer by Bengt Ek Design
Classic Retro Timer by Bengt Ek Design
$39.95
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A mid-century classic for the modern kitchen. Bengt Ek's Classic timer pairs a sturdy aluminum body and steel base with a large black dial and bold white numbers from 0 to 60.
The Design Story
Its rounded, robust casing looks back to the timers of the 1950s, when kitchen instruments were built to last. The wind-up mechanism needs no batteries, and the high-contrast dial reads at a glance.
Why You'll Love It
Retro aluminum and steel construction.
Big, high-contrast black dial.
Wind-up: no batteries, ever.
Where It's Best Placed
On the counter of a modern or vintage-inspired kitchen.
In a home office or workshop as a no-nonsense timer.
Product Details
| Brand | Bengt Ek Design |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum body, steel base |
| Dial | Black with white numbers |
| Type | Mechanical wind-up timer |
| Range | Up to 60 minutes |
| Power | No batteries needed |
| Bengt Ek item numbers | 630B (Aluminum, Black Dial) |
Living With It
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry. Don't immerse in water.
Who It's Not For
- Anyone who needs to time longer than an hour.
- Cooks who prefer a silent digital timer.
About Bengt Ek Design
Bengt Ek Design began in 1975, when Swedish designer Bengt Ek and his father founded Ek International in Lucerne, Switzerland. Bengt had been designing products for local businesses since he was fifteen.
Today the studio is known for kitchen timers, thermometers, scales and clocks: classic shapes with a sense of humor, made to make everyday life a little easier and more pleasant.
Questions We Hear Most
What is it made of?
An aluminum body with a steel base.
Does it need batteries?
No, it winds up by hand.
How long can it time?
Up to 60 minutes.
Why We Love It
A design classic that does one job beautifully.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Returns | Final sale |
Configurations and SKUs
| Aluminum, Black Dial | LM-BE-630B · Bengt Ek 630B |
|---|
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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Address: LoftModern, a division of Modern Design Center, Inc., 337 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
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