Radio Clock

收音機鬧鐘

These two radio clocks—Cosmotime and Transonic, combine a clock and radio in one compact appliance. Made in Hong Kong, it reflects the growth of the city’s electronics industry during the 1960s and 1970s, when local factories produced affordable consumer electronics for homes in Hong Kong and overseas.

這兩部 Cosmotime 及 Transonic 收音機鬧鐘見證香港六、七十年代電子工業的發展。

For many families, a radio clock was part of the morning routine. It kept time, sounded the alarm, and brought news and music into the home—long before smartphones and digital displays.

它結合時鐘與收音機，為家庭帶來新聞、音樂及每天早晨的鬧鐘聲。

Today, Hong Kong-made radio clocks are becoming increasingly rare. Many were brought overseas by Hong Kong immigrants, preserving a small but meaningful piece of everyday life.

如今，香港製造的收音機鬧鐘已愈來愈罕見。不少香港移民將它們帶到海外，保存了昔日的生活回憶。

Did you know? Hong Kong’s electronics industry expanded rapidly from the 1960s, with locally made radios and other consumer electronics exported around the world.

你知道嗎？香港電子工業自六十年代起迅速發展，收音機等消費電子產品更大量出口海外，成為「香港製造」的重要代表。

Brand: Cosmotime•Transonic

品牌：Cosmotime•Transonic

Radio

收音機

These three radios—Sony, Sears Electronics, and Realistic—were made in Hong Kong during the growth of the city’s electronics industry. Local factories produced radios for international brands, making Hong Kong an important part of the global consumer electronics market.

這三部 Sony、Sears Electronics 及 Realistic 收音機均為香港製造，見證香港電子工業蓬勃發展的年代。

For many families, the radio was a source of news, music, weather reports, and entertainment. It connected people with events happening locally and around the world.

收音機為家庭帶來新聞、音樂及娛樂，也讓香港人與世界保持聯繫。

These radios also show how “Made in Hong Kong” became associated with reliable manufacturing and products that could be found in homes across the globe.

Did you know? Radios were among Hong Kong’s important electronic exports during the 1960s and 1970s.

你知道嗎？六、七十年代，收音機是香港重要的電子產品出口之一。

Brands: Sony • Sears Electronics • Realistic

品牌： Sony • Sears Electronics • Realistic

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Radio Cassette Recorder

卡式錄音機

This Tronsonic radio cassette recorder represents another stage in Hong Kong’s growing consumer electronics industry. Combining radio and cassette functions, it allowed people to listen to broadcasts and recorded music in one portable machine.

這部 Tronsonic 將收音機與卡式錄音機結合，方便人們收聽、錄製及分享音樂。
 

During the 1970s and 1980s, cassette technology changed how people enjoyed music. Families could play their favourite recordings at home, while young people could bring music with them, record radio programs, and share songs with friends.

七、八十年代，卡式帶逐漸成為香港人日常生活中重要的音樂載體。
 

Made in Hong Kong, this everyday device connects the city’s manufacturing success with the growing popularity of recorded music.

這部香港製造的日用品，也見證了香港製造業及音樂文化的發展。
 

Did you know? Cassette tapes became one of the most popular ways to listen to and share music during the 1970s and 1980s.

你知道嗎？七、八十年代，卡式帶是最普及的音樂載體之一。
 

Brand: Tronsonic

品牌： Tronsonic

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Table Clock

座檯鬧鐘

This Superbell twin-bell alarm clock was a familiar sight in Hong Kong homes during the 1970s and 1980s.

這座 Superbell 座檯鬧鐘印有 「Made in Hong Kong」 字樣，見證了香港七、八十年代蓬勃發展的製造業。當時香港生產大量鐘錶、時鐘及各類家居用品，產品遠銷世界各地，「香港製造」更成為品質與工藝的象徵。

With its glowing hands, loud mechanical alarm and dependable design, it helped generations wake up for school, work and daily routines.
這款經典雙鈴鬧鐘配有夜光數字及指針，曾是許多香港家庭床頭和客廳的常見用品。它不只是報時工具，更陪伴著人們上學、上班和日常生活，記錄了每一個平凡而珍貴的時刻。
 

Today, clocks like this evoke memories of a time before digital displays and mobile phones, when winding or setting the family alarm clock was part of everyday life.

如今，這些香港製造的鬧鐘已成為難得一見的收藏品，承載著一代香港人的共同回憶。

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Did you know? By the 1970s, Hong Kong had become one of the world's leading watch and clock exporters, producing millions of timepieces every year.

你知道嗎？七十年代，香港已成為世界主要鐘錶生產地之一，每年出口數以百萬計的鐘錶產品，「香港製造」在國際市場享有良好聲譽。