Smiths 52mm Time Clock — 12V, Black Dial / Chrome Bezel | VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia (14-1114-0)

Smiths 52mm Time Clock — 12V, Black Dial / Chrome Bezel (14-1114-0)

Add period-correct British instrumentation to your VW dashboard with the Smiths 52mm Time Clock. Built by Smiths Industries in the UK, this electric quartz-style 12-volt clock brings classic Smiths styling to your Type 1 restoration.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): Period-correct dashboard time clock
• VW Karmann Ghia (Type 1): Period-correct dashboard time clock

Why Choose Smiths?

Smiths Industries has built automotive instrumentation in Britain for nearly a century — originally as OE supplier to Jaguar, Triumph, MG, and the rest of the classic British marques. Today the Smiths instrument range remains the gold standard for restorers who want their dashboards to look the way they did when the car left the factory. Smiths gauges have a recognizable look: clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic chrome or black 'V' bezel.

Key Features & Benefits

• Period-Correct Styling: Classic Smiths British dashboard look for restoration builds.
• Electric Quartz-Style Operation: Runs on 12-volt vehicle power.
• Chrome Bezel: Bright bezel with a clean black dial face.

Technical Specifications

• Size: 52mm
• Voltage: 12 V
• Dial: Black
• Bezel: Chrome
• Origin: Made in the UK
• Brand: Smiths (Smiths Industries)
• EMPI Part #: 14-1114-0
• UPC: 707924551143

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this work in a 12-volt VW? Yes — it's a 12-volt electric quartz-style clock designed for 12V vehicle power.
• Is it period-correct for a restoration? Yes — Smiths Industries instrumentation is the period-correct choice for classic dashboard restorations, with the recognizable Smiths dial face and typeface.
• What size gauge opening does it need? This is a 52mm instrument.

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