Vintage Mid-Century New Haven Mechanical Pocket Pedometer – Made in USA – Sold Untested / As-Is
Up for auction or buy it now is a highly collectible vintage New Haven mechanical pocket pedometer [27676.jpg]. Manufactured by the renowned New Haven Clock Company, this pocket-watch-style analog distance gauge was designed to be clipped to a hiker's or walker's belt line, using an internal pendulum mechanism to track steps and measure total mileage over long distances [27676.jpg, 27678.jpg].
The dial face features a classic cream background with bold numeric markers scaling up to 10 miles, branded with red "NEW HAVEN / PEDOMETER" text fields [27676.jpg]. A smaller secondary sub-dial tracks continuous progress up to 100 miles [27677.jpg]. Complete with its integrated bright chrome belt/pocket clip, this vintage tool makes an excellent addition for antique scientific instrument collectors, vintage technology archives, or restoration projects [27676.jpg, 27678.jpg].
CRITICAL BUYER NOTE: UNTESTED AS-IS LISTING
This item is being sold 100% UNTESTED and AS-IS for parts, repair, or historical collection display. We are liquidating this piece exactly as found from an estate layout. No diagnostic internal testing, mechanical accuracy checks, or calibration of the pendulum mechanism have been performed. Please bid or purchase assuming it may require professional internal adjustment, lubrication, or mechanical restoration to function flawlessly.
Product Details & Specifications
Brand / Maker: New Haven Clock Co. [27676.jpg]
Country of Origin: Made in U.S.A. (Crisply printed along the bottom dial edge) [27677.jpg].
Patent Line: Marked “PEDOMETER CORP., NEWARK, N.J.” along the top inner rim [27677.jpg].
Material / Finish: Heavy base metal casing featuring an all-over bright, high-polish chrome or nickel plating [27678.jpg, 27680.jpg].
Dial Tracking Parameters: Main 10-mile outer track with fine red graduation hashes, a black indicator hand, and an independent 100-mile upper sub-dial register [27676.jpg, 27677.jpg].
Suspension Fitting: Features a heavy lower swivel loop housing a robust, high-tension sheet-metal spring pocket/belt clip [27676.jpg, 27678.jpg].
Dimensions: The circular case measures approximately 1.75 inches in diameter (excluding the clip assembly), with a total length of approximately 3.25 inches from the top of the case to the bottom of the extended clip [27679.jpg].
External Components & Adjustment
Manual Reset Control: The center reverse side of the casing features a recessed, slotted steel set screw knob [27678.jpg]. This control allows the user to manually adjust or reset the primary indicator hands back to the zero starting index position [27677.jpg, 27678.jpg].
Condition Report
Cosmetic Plating: The high-polish metal casing remains exceptionally bright, shiny, and reflective [27678.jpg, 27680.jpg]. The surfaces show expected, uniform signs of historical handling, including a fine network of micro-scuffs, light pocket scratches, and minor superficial handling marks [27678.jpg]. No heavy dropping dents or crushed frame edges are present.
Dial & Crystal: The protective crystal cover is fully intact with no deep fractures or heavy clouding [27676.jpg, 27680.jpg]. The underlying face remains clean with excellent legibility on all graphics [27677.jpg].
Mechanical Status: The heavy external pocket clip maintains excellent spring tension, and the rear adjustment screw turns properly [27678.jpg]. However, because this is an uncalibrated vintage instrument, it is being sold entirely untested and as-is [27676.jpg].