The City of Belgrade has purchased a new clock for the future roundabout at Republic Square. The total cost for the clock’s production, installation, and commissioning is 12 million dinars including VAT (10 million dinars without VAT). Two companies, Electra M&B d.o.o. and Primus BMJ d.o.o., were contracted for the job, with Primus BMJ handling about 80% of the work, including manufacturing, casting, installation, and commissioning of the clock. Electra M&B is responsible for the remaining 20%, mainly delivery, installation, and commissioning of the clock system.
The clock will feature four mechanisms, each 80 cm in diameter, a main clock unit, and a GPS antenna. It will automatically switch between daylight saving and standard time. Constructed from aluminum and glass, the clock is waterproof, while the supporting pole will be steel with a brass covering, standing 8.5 meters tall.
The warranty on the clock’s housing, pole, and pedestal is a minimum of 24 months from the date of acceptance.
Belgrade’s mayor, Aleksandar Šapić, announced the clock late last year, stating it is intended to become a new symbol of the capital. The initial estimated cost was around 15 million dinars.
Primus BMJ, the main contractor, is currently under financial blockage since July 15 due to debts amounting to 1.7 million dinars. The company had one employee in 2024 and reported revenues just over 84,000 euros. Primus BMJ is also known for creating notable monuments in Belgrade, including statues of folk singer Toma Zdravković, former mayor Branko Pešić, and Despot Stefan Lazarević.
