Retrospective: My One-Of-One Pragotron × UDC Porsche 911 SC Coffee Timer
This article details a personal project to "restomod" a vintage Czechoslovak Pragotron clock, transforming it into a unique "Coffee Timer" for a Porsche 911 SC. The author, a long-time contributor to Fratello, explains the inspiration drawn from classic cars and watches, culminating in the creation of this one-of-a-kind automotive accessory.
The project involved adapting a round, double-sided Pragotron clock, originally designed for public spaces like railway stations, to be mounted on a car roof rack, protected by a spare tire.
The original clock's electromechanical movement was replaced with a battery-powered one to facilitate its mobile use.
The clock's dial was customized to incorporate Porsche 911 numerals at the 9 and 11 o'clock positions, while retaining the original Pragotron logo and an aged ivory tone.
The author notes that while the clock's durability for constant movement is uncertain, its rubber mounting helps absorb shocks, and it can be removed for display in a coffee shop when not on the car.