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Download Catalog 2020 - 2021 Global Timepiece Rooted in Quality Product Catalog https://www.springfieldclock/rhythm.html Company Profile and History Rhythm Watch Co., Ltd. in Japan was established in Since Rhythm is a vertically integrated manufacturing 1950. Over the years, we have developed into a company, we make what we sell. Total quality world leader in the manufacturing of timekeeping control is enforced from design concept right through products with millions of clocks and movements the entire manufacturing process. This assures you sold throughout the world. and your customers of a quality timepiece from Rhythm. Rhythm is set apart from the rest of the industry by its investment in the development of state-of-the- Rhythm is a worldwide company that has a reputation art features. Keeping in mind your needs, the for quality, design and customer service. We look valued retailers, Rhythm has developed features forward to developing a strong business partnership and designs that meet the needs of today's lifestyle with your company. with unexpected motion and excellent quality of sound that attract consumers. 1950 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was established world powered with a small battery. Alarm in Tokyo, Japan with one factory. Manufactured clock design was selected the best in Japan. alarm, table and music box clocks. 1982 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was awarded the 1952 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was awarded the Deming Prize for company-wide quality con- M.I.T.I., the highest timepiece quality award trol. This is the worldwide competition. by the Government of Japan. 1989 RHYTHM U.S.A., INC. was incorporated in 1958 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was awarded the New York. M.I.T.I. again. 1990 RHYWACO (H.K.) CO., LTD. was incorporated 1963 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. was registered in in Hong Kong. the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Developed first plastic parts used in quartz movements in 1991 RHYTHM U.S.A., INC. moved to Atlanta, GA. Japan. 1996 KOREA RHYTHM was incorporated in South 1965 Developed and marketed automobile Korea. clocks. 2003 The head office of the RHYTHM WATCH CO., 1972 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. took the number LTD. was moved to Saitama, Japan. one position in the world for clock produc- tion. 2005 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. acquired ISO9001, the internationally recognized 1976 RHYTHM WATCH CO., LTD. developed the quality standard. first Quartz Alarm clock movement in the 2 Magic Motion Clocks Magic Motion Clocks Motion Magic MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS 4MH437WU06 NEW Harmonic Espresso WOODEN CASE The Harmonic Espresso is a remarkably true combina- Plays one of 30 melodies every hour tion of visual and harmonic quality. The dial is crusted on the hour from 3 different melody with 6 Swarovski Crystals, 15 behind the dial, and 16 on selections the rotating pendulum. On the hour, the dial opens into 6 12 HYMN MELODIES sections revealing plates bearing instruments and music A - CLARION TONE SOUND notes that rotate to one of 18 melodies. This timepiece B - HARMONICA SOUND is encased in a masterly crafted wooden frame. Clock is Shall We Gather At The River battery quartz operated. Nearer My God To Thee Rock Of Ages, Cleft For Me * Auto night shut-off It Is Well With My Soul The Old Rugged Cross * Demonstration button Blessed Assurance * Volume control Amazing Grace * ON/OFF switch In the Garden * Requires 4 D size batteries Ave Maria How Great Thou Art Jesus Loves Me Size : 20.9"H x 16.3"W What A Friend We Have In Jesus Weight : 9.0 lbs. Case Pack : 3 CHRISTMAS MELODIES UPC # 009136437063 HARMONICA SOUND The First Noel Jingle Bells Silent Night Deck The Hall Joy To The World We Wish You A Merry Christmas SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS is the premium brand for the 8 finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski. Magic Motion Clocks Clocks Motion Magic 4MH425WU06 Grand Anthology WOODEN CASE The Grand Anthology is the newest member of the Grand Plays one of 30 melodies every hour on the series. This timepiece embodies a remarkable combi- hour from 3 different melody selections. nation of visual and harmonic quality. It's wrapped in a March from Casse - Noisette lavish piano finished wood with beautiful details of the Symphonie No.7 wood’s grain. The dial is crusted with 6 Swarovski crystals, Guillaume Tell Ouverture 15 behind the dial, and 17 on the rotating pendulum. On Hungarian Dance No.5 the hour, the dial opensinto 6 sections revealing hidden Figaros Hochzeit Ouverture panels dressed in instruments and music notes that ro- Farandole Hallelujah from Messiah tate to one of 30 melodies while 4 LED's light up. Clock is Eine Kleine Nachtmusik battery quartz operated. Menute Danza Dell'ore * Auto night shut-off Four Seasons - Spring * Demonstration button Liebestraum No. 3 * Volume control - or - Ombra maifu * ON/OFF switch Piano Concerto NO.1 * Requires 4 D size batteries Wiegenled Traumerei Size : 20.3"H x 16.7"W Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS Weight : 9.3 lbs. Canon Nocturne op. 9-2 Case Pack : 3 pcs. Air UPC # 009136425060 Thais' Meditation Morning Mood - Peer Gynt The Joyful Anthology is a remarkably true combination of vi- Ballets des Champs-Elysees Ave Maria sual and harmonic quality. The dial is crusted with 6 Swarovski - or - Crystals, 15 behind the dial, and 16 on the rotating pendulum. The First Noel On the hour, the dial opens into 6 sections revealing plates Jingle Bells baring instruments and music notes that rotate to one of 30 Silent Night melodies. This timepiece is encased in an early American Deck The Halls Joy To The World stained wooden frame. Clock is battery quartz operated. We Wish You A Merry Christmas 4MH420WU06 Joyful Anthology WOODEN CASE The Joyful Anthology is a remarkably true combination Plays one of 30 melodies every of visual and harmonic quality. The dial is crusted with hour on the hour from 3 different 6 Swarovski Crystals, 15 behind the dial, and 16 on the melody selections. rotating pendulum. On the hour, the dial opens into 6 sections revealing plates baring instruments and music Shall We Gather At The River Nearer My God To Thee notes that rotate to one of 30 melodies. This timepiece Rock Of Ages is encased in an early American stained wooden frame. It Is Well With My Soul Clock is battery quartz operated. The Old Rugged Cross Blessed Assurance * Auto night shut-off Amazing Grace In The Garden * Demonstration button Ave Maria * Volume control How Great Thou Art * ON/OFF switch Jesus Loves Me * Requires 4 D size batteries What A Friend We Have In Jesus - or - March from Casse-Noisette Size : 20.9"H x 16.3"W Symphonie No. 7 Weight : 9.0 lbs. Guillaume Tell Ouverture Case Pack : 3 pcs. Hungarian Dance No. 5 MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS UPC # 009136420065 Figaros Hochzeit Ouverture Farandole Hallelujah from Messiah Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Menuet Danza Dell'ore Four Seasons - Spring Liebestraum No. 3 - or - The First Noel Jingle Bells Silent Night Deck The Halls Joy To The World We Wish You A Merry Christmas SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS is the premium brand for the finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski. 9 Magic Motion Clocks 4MH400WU06 Magic Motion Clocks Motion Magic Joyful Meditation WOODEN CASE The Joyful Meditation is a remarkably true combina- Plays one of 18 melodies every hour on the tion of visual and harmonic quality. The dial is crusted hour from 3 different melody selections. with 6 Swarovski Crystals, 15 behind the dial, and 16 Amazing Grace on the rotating pendulum. On the hour, the dial opens In The Garden Ave Maria into 6 sections revealing plates baring instruments How Great Thou Art and music notes that rotate to one of 18 melodies. Jesus Loves Me What A Friend We Have In Jesus This timepiece is encased in a beautifully crafted - or - solid wooden frame. Clock is battery quartz operated.. Air Canon Four Seasons - Spring * Auto night shut-off WATCH Ballets des Champs-Elysees * Demonstration button THE Jesus, Joy Of Man's Desiring * Volume control Four Seasons - Winter Video - or - * ON/OFF switch The First Noel * Requires 4 D size batteries Jingle Bells Silent Night Deck The Halls Size : 20.9"H x 16.3"W Joy To The World Weight : 9.0 lbs. We Wish You A Merry Christmas Case Pack : 3 pcs. UPC # 009136400067 MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS 4MH884WD06 Magnificent WOODEN CASE We introduce to you the Magnificent. The dial is Plays one of 30 melodies every hour on the crusted with 6 Swarovski Crystals, 15 more behind the hour from 3 different melody selections. dial, and 16 on the rotating pendulum. On the hour, Thais' Meditation The First Noel the dial opens into 6 sections revealing instruments Air Jingle Bells Greensleeves Silent Night and music notes that rotate to one of 30 melodies. Ave Maria Deck The Halls This timepiece is encased in a beautifully crafted Traumerei Joy To The World Beautiful Dreamer We Wish You A solid wooden frame. Clock is battery quartz operated. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring Merry Christmas Nocturne op. 9-2 * Auto night shut-off What A Friend We Have In Jesus WATCH Liebestraum No. 3 * Demonstration button THE Morning Mood - Peer Gynt * Volume control Video Amazing Grace * ON/OFF switch - or - Tale From The Vienna Woods * Requires 4 D size batteries Four Seasons - Spring Sonata fur Klavier K. 545-1 Aura Lee Size : 20.9"H x 16.3"W Valse "Coppelia" Weight : 9.0 lbs. Canon Case Pack : 3 pcs. Voice Of Spring In The Garden UPC # 009136884065 Danza Dell'ore MADE WITH SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS Invitation To The Dance Four Seasons - Winter My Country, 'Tis of Thee - or - 4MH869WU06 Anthology Espresso WOODEN CASE The Anthology Espresso is a remarkably true combi- Plays one of 30 melodies every hour on the nation of visuals and harmonic quality.
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