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Part II: More watches...
Feb 19, 2007,19:58 PM
Above: A Soviet navy deck watch.
Below: The movement finish is astonishing.
Above: Note the big, bimetallic screwed balance and the Breguet overcoil, as well as the swan neck regulator. Also, the jewel in the escapement bridge is in a polished countersink.
Above: An early version of the deckwatch, with a less developed movement.
Below: The bigger brother of the deckwatch - a marine chronometer
Below: This is the airforce equivalent of the marine chronometer (aerochronometer?). According to Mark it was made for use in bombers of the strategic nuclear forces. In short this chronometer would have made sure nuclear armageddon occurred on time. The two switches on the front of the box are for electric circuits which can be connected to the chronometer.
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An astounding collection
By: SJX : February 19th, 2007-19:34
Having been covered earlier by Dr Bernard Cheong here , these are more photos of the incredible collection of Soviet timepieces owned by Mark A. Gordon. All photos courtesy of Harry Tan....
Part II: More watches...
By: SJX : February 19th, 2007-19:58
Above: A Soviet navy deck watch. Below: The movement finish is astonishing. Above: Note the big, bimetallic screwed balance and the Breguet overcoil, as well as the swan neck regulator. Also, the jewel in the escapement bridge is in a polished countersink...
Part V: Guests and dinner
By: SJX : February 19th, 2007-20:38
Many thanks to Mark for the wonderful evening and hospitality. This message has been edited by SJX on 2007-02-19 20:41:18...
To say it is an impressive collection would be a gross understatement...
By: CS Tan : February 20th, 2007-02:25
Thanks Bernard, SJX and of course Mark for the opportunity to be part of this event. It was both an inspirational and humbling experience for me, as Mark took time to explain the history of Russian watch making and highlight very interesting aspects of hi...