Automatic Movement Clock Appraisal

Seiko 'Melodies in Motion' Musical Wall Clock

This is a Seiko 'Melodies in Motion' musical wall clock, specifically a model from the mid-2000s featuring an automated dial. The clock is housed in an oval-shaped, dark wood-finish frame with a scalloped edge design. The central white dial features large Arabic numerals and black spade-style hands. Beneath the glass, the background displays a whimsical, architectural cityscape silhouette with gold-toned highlights. This decorative clock is designed to perform a mechanical animation every hour: the face splits apart or rotates to reveal hidden decorative elements while playing one of six stored melodies. At the bottom of the display is a rotating Swarovski crystal pendulum that adds a high-end sparkle during operation. The construction primarily utilizes high-grade plastic for the inner mechanical parts, finished with metallic gold and silver paints, protected by a convex glass crystal. Based on the visual evidence, the clock appears to be in good aesthetic condition with a clear face and vibrant internal mechanical parts. As a modern horological novelty, its value is derived from the complexity of the movement, the integrity of the musical sensor (often light-sensitive), and the preservation of the Swarovski crystal elements. These clocks are iconic for their blend of traditional timekeeping with animated showmanship.