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Suggested ReadingBefore You Buy a Digital Chess Clock(Last update: September 2006) If you want to buy a digital chess clock, you'll find a lot of information online.
Here we list several manufacturers alphabetically.
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Premium models cost $100 and up, while Budget models can be found for $50 and less.
Mid-range models are in-between. ChronosThe Chronos Chess Clock is a premium, no-nonsense clock in a light-weight aluminum case. Red buttons are an optional accessory. It has 70 built-in modes plus 12 configurable modes that can be customized and saved. DGTDGT offers a model to fit any price target. The online shop lists several products -- DGT XL, DGT 2000, Easy Game Timer, and DiGiBlitz -- plus an electronic chess board that works together with the XL model. Clocks almost identical to the budget model can be found under other brand names like Cambor, ChessTimer, and Precision Green. Duel TimerThe Duel Timer Champion is made from walnut with an aluminum faceplate in a brushed finish. Games of up to three hours can be set and tournament time controls are available as presets. An embossed flannel bag is provided to store and carry the clock. Made in the USA. Priced in the high mid-range to premium category. ExcaliburThe Excalibur Game Time II is a budget model manufactured by Excalibur Electronics, the well-known maker of electronic chess games. 'Endorsed by the U.S. Chess Federation'. PhileonThere is not much online information about this clock and we could find nothing about the manufacturer.
It is sold in the budget to low mid-range and comes in three colors. SaitekThe Saitek Digital Game Clock II (sometimes called the 538B) is made by the well-known maker of electronic chess games. It is priced between premium and mid-range. SchachTimer - Chess Timer SilverDeveloped in 2002 in cooperation with the European Chess Union (ECU) : an evolution of SchachTimer. Used in many European championships. Priced in the mid-range. Made in Germany. "Made in China"There are many models manufactured in China. Since we are limited in the number of models we can discuss in a single Before You Buy article, we added a new feature: Before You Buy a Chess Clock "Made in China". Suggested Reading |
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