What if you could combine a Marine Chronometer with a World Timer, Tourbillon, Fusee, and ...
Perpetual Calendar, Equation of Time, Moon Phase, Zodiac, Power Reserve, 30 day autonomy, etc. in a wood box for your desk (on your megayacht)? You would have a Thomas Mercer Observatory Marine Chronometer . Who thinks of these things, and further, actual...
That's a good question
For clocks, the trick is to look for any shafts that are square. This is so that you can have a good "grip" on the shaft to turn it (i.e. transmit high torque), to wind the barrel. Also, within the same area you will notice gears are made of steel, not br...
I'll be "that guy" and share some comments
At this level of luxury (or honestly, any for that matter), I think there are some little details that deserve to be discussed or addressed, as a fruitful horological discussion. The biggest qualm I have is the tourbillon. To begin with, the tourbillon is...
Wow, impressive movement.
The overall look? not for me, but what do I know? I don't own a yacht. Thanks. Vte
what an impressive - and overwelming piece of Horology
I am definately impressed and just trying to grasp bits of it. thanks for sharing. HAGWE
I am just torn between adding this or the Opheon to my collection.
(Sigh.) Decisions.
