VoirFor many years, Ugears fans around the world have been asking us to create a wooden and functional clock model. We have done double duty with the gravity–operated Aero wall clock and now the spring–loaded Tourbillon table clock. Clocks are extremely complex mechanisms. Admit it: you never thought you‘d be able to build your own wooden clock and make it work accurately, would you? With Ugears models, you become the real master builder of an incredible mechanical adventure. To create this amazing DIY clock made of natural wood, our designers and engineers had to solve complex problems of friction, gearing, tooth strength, twisting of the clock body and tourbillon shafts under spring load. Now it‘s up to you to take up the challenge, build this clock, bring it to life and become the master of time in your own steampunk universe. The main feature of this magnificent and functional table clock, made entirely of wood, is the rotating tourbillon at its top.
The tourbillon mechanism of wristwatches and pocket watches helps to increase the precision of the mechanism by neutralizing the effects of gravity when the watch is stationary. By placing the escapement and balance in a rotating cage, slight timing errors due to the force of gravity are eliminated. In table clocks and wall clocks, on the other hand, the tourbillon often has a more decorative function. This is the case of the Skywatcher Tourbillon table clock by Ugears, whose tourbillon sphere was designed to resemble a large telescope capable of studying the celestial sphere, such as the one at the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii. Maybe he‘s creating a map of the heavens? To carry out infrared analyses? Or maybe she‘s looking for new planets or signs of intelligent life?
The first prototype of the tourbillon was developed in 1795 by Abraham–Louis Breguet, who also succeeded in reducing the size of the mechanism and mounting it in a pocket watch. More than a hundred years later, in 1920, the “flying tourbillon“ was developed by Alfred Helwig, who made the mechanism visible by making it mount from one side only, thus giving it an aesthetic dimension. There are many variations of the tourbillon mechanism today, including models with one, two or three axes, but all have in common the fact that it is a major technical challenge, so a watch equipped with a tourbillon will fetch a significantly higher price than models without this mechanism. The possibility of building your own model of composite wood whirlpool, to assemble yourself, without glue or special tools, is a surprising idea, but at Ugears we like to surprise our customers!
The Skywatcher tourbillon mechanism has three axes of rotation: the first around the vertical axis of the clock, the second around the horizontal axis of the clock, and the third with respect to the central axis of the inner sphere. The winding clock works by accumulating potential energy in a flat spring and gradually releasing that energy. When the model is fully wound, it can power the timepiece for about 2 to 3 hours, which is enough to be mesmerized by the mechanism, or to provide a pleasant sound rhythm and visual distraction during a period of work or rest. Rather than a clock face with hands, as can be seen everywhere, we offer additional appeal by placing the time display on coils. The minute coil rotates slowly with the progress of the tourbillon, while the hour coil marks the passage of time with a percussion mechanism.
The mechanical adventure is on the agenda when you order your Skywatcher Tourbillon table clock, an exciting new model that joins Ugears‘ catalog of 3D puzzles, DIY kits, automatons, robots, wooden puzzle boxes and STEM Lab models. We don‘t recommend this model for beginners, but more experienced modelers will certainly find it to their liking. When assembling your tourbillon table clock, the complexity of the mechanism must be taken into account. Remember that to keep the accurate time, your clock needs to be lubricated and mounted neatly. Thanks to a balance, it is possible to adjust its timekeeping, if the clock is running too fast or too slow; of course, you can set the current time by turning the coils: first the minutes, then the hours. Your Skywatcher clock comes with detailed, illustrated instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, and Korean). And if you break a part during assembly, no problem: just report it to our customer service team. As part of our overall commitment to our customers, spare parts are free of charge.
The Ugears Skywatcher Tourbillon Table Clock is a delightful yet fascinating addition to any home or workspace. Large–span, this remarkable table clock is modest in size, with a tower–like design that won‘t take up much space on your desk. Even in its static state, this 3D puzzle clock is a beautiful addition to your décor and it is sure that your guests will ask you questions about it! It is also a very good gift idea. Give this DIY clock kit as an end–of–year or birthday gift to your favorite hobbyist and give them a wonderful challenge. And if you‘re treating yourself to this gem of a mechanic, make it a beautiful display piece on your mantelpiece or in your office. You can also give a Ugears 3D puzzle clock that you have assembled yourself, as a special gift for a loved one, by giving them a unique and handcrafted piece of art and engineering that you have invested your time and talents in.
The Sky Watcher Tourbillon Table Clock will appeal to celestial vault watchers, stargazers, amateur astronomers, watchmakers, clock and watch enthusiasts, experienced modellers, followers of 17th century ideas, fans of Isaac Newton and anyone who appreciates design quality or DIY challenges.
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