Precious jewel as a symbol of fine clockmaking

“For the gentleman the technology and for the lady the necklace”. Thus one might describe in brief the table clock NT 1 “Le bijou”, a variant of the NT 1 “L’amour” from our clock collection. For the first time in the history of our clockworks, the rim between the roots of the teeth and the arms of a wheel are set with precious stones. In the NT 1 “Le bijou” diamonds are set on the escape wheel - certainly the most delicate wheel of the entire clockwork.

108 sparkling diamonds

A veteran gem-setter works the escape wheel of this clock with great patience and manual dexterity. He sets 108 diamonds with a total w / vs 4.59 carats. Observing the moving escape wheel in the finished clock, the diamonds unobtrusively exude an indescribable fire. The table clock NT 1 “Le bijou” is a precious piece of jewelry. Handcrafted to perfection it is a highlight of fine clockmaking with a unique power reserve of 100 days.

Technical features of the table clock NT 1 “Le bijou”

Clockwork

• Matthias Naeschke caliber 1
• Power reserve 100 days
• Spring drive with barrel and fuse
• Skeletonized main plates of 4 mm brass and 3 solid pillars
• Special feature: Escape wheel set with 108 diamonds of w/vs 4.59 carats
• All brass parts are mirror polished and gilded
• Pinions and arbors hardened and polished
• Dead-beat “Naeschke” escapement with round ruby pallets
• Compensation pendulum beating 108 per minute
• 6 precision ball bearings, 7 ruby bearings

Indication

• Hand-engraved chapter ring of 1.5 mm sterling silver
• Flame-blued spade hands

Clock case

• Base of the case made of granite
• Glass canopy with struts made of mirror polished brass and a front door is fitted
• Clockwork attachment on four solid metal columns
• Four adjustment screws for leveling the case
• A spirit level for adjustment is fitted
• 5 bevelled glasses
• Optionally available are different types of granite or wood for the base

Dimensions

• Height x width x depht: 61 x 42 x 31 cms

Variations

We offer different possibilities for individualization. The movements can be refined in yellow gold, rhodium or rose gold. The wooden cases can be adapted to existing interior fittings.