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    Clocks, timepieces, etc.

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    • ARNCA
      ARNC
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      @Fadez this place is all about helping each other to discover new interests passions addictions 😃

      “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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      • ARNCA
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        As you keep encouraging me here’s one of my smaller ones (c 1865 “one-piece” case). The videos (if they work) should keep Dennis happy.

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        https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/aysw458hmprlspi6eeryy/IMG_8854.mov?rlkey=b8ec7vzaru9gidhcetbct7ncx&dl=0

        https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gx3c7o5z5stsr6svup0c8/IMG_8853.mov?rlkey=aj33gpu6jvagy7sxkpp1k2vmb&dl=0

        “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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        • FadezF
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          That one is very elegant @ARNC 👌🏻

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          • goosehdG
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            @ARNC Very nice and greatly appreciated!!

            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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            • ddtrashD
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              While this piece is technically referred to as a "watch" I think this is the more appropriate thread. It is a large Patek Philippe pocket watch called the Calibre 89.
              It measure 88.2mm diameter, 41mm thick and weighs 1.1 Kg / 2.4 lbs

              This is the prototype piece made in the late 1980's. This one has a yellow gold case and can be found in the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva. Four pieces were made in 4 different case materials, pink, white and rose gold and a platinum case. These 4 watches were released in 1989.

              33 complications on this watch, 24 hands and 1728 individual components.

              Complications include:
              Grand sonnerie
              Petite sonnerie
              Trip minute repeater (westminster on 4 gongs)
              Alarm
              Day of the month
              12-hour recorder
              Day of the week
              Hour of second time zone
              Moon phase display
              Winding crown position indicator
              Century decade and year displays
              Leap year indicator
              Power reserve
              Month
              Thermometer
              Date of Easter
              Time of sunrise
              Equation of time
              Star chart
              Sun hand
              Time of sunset
              Split second hand

              https://www.ablogtowatch.com/patek-philippe-caliber-89-grand-complication-pocket-watch-fails-sell-geneva-watch-auction/#:~:text=Apart from the “usual complications,Patek Philippe on December 13%2C

              https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-caliber-89-easter-problem

              Calibre 89 IV.PNG
              Calibre 89 III.jpg
              Calibre 89 II.jpg
              Calibre 89.jpg

              There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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              • ddtrashD
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                The Patek museum in Geneva is definitely worth a visit if you have any kind of interest in horology. An incredible collection of Watches, clocks, automaton and jewelry.

                If you are lucky enough to have a Patek on your wrist while in Geneva, entry to the museum is gratis.

                There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                • ARNCA
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                  Back after a short interlude and currently living one hour in the future.

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                  Personal interest: this belonged to my grandad and I almost killed it when I was about 3 (I was stopped from pulling it off a shelf just in time).

                  Forum interest: I was lucky enough to chat with the legendary Filthy about this after he saw it one UHHH.

                  Technical note for Dennis (apologies if too basic): The pennies and card lifts are to keep it level and in beat.

                  “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                  • ARNCA
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                    Needed to regulate a couple of pendulums today and remembered that at least one person likes seeing the insides - in both cases I removed the bell for access.

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                    “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                    • goosehdG
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                      @ARNC Love it…do you use and apply any lubrication when you’re doing your routine maintenance? Any special oils needed?

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      • ARNCA
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                        @goosehd I leave that side of things to the pros - best to completely disassemble, clean, check for wear and reassemble before lubricating, which is way beyond my ability! I can cope with unhooking the pendulum, raising/lowering the bob and repeating as necessary and with basic set up (e.g. making sure it’s in beat).

                        Edit: Like almost everything, you can avoid a whole lot of shit if you understand the limits of your competency!

                        “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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