{"title":"Horology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorology: the study of time and the art of measuring it. Here you'll find some beautiful pocket watches, chronometers and clocks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zenith-chronometer","title":"Zenith L'Heure  Exact Chronometer Display Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Zenith chronometer in a wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese chronometers were used in watch shops for the watch-makers, customers and even passers-by to set the correct time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chronometer consists of a high quality Zenith movement, cal. 6690. It has a hacking feature, with the small pin (left on top of the dial) the second hand can be stopped to synchronize it. And there is also a power reserve indicator subdial, unfortunately this doesn't function in this clock. It seems that the power reserve mechanism is incomplete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition of the chronometer is good, there are no damages visible on the wooden box . There is only some small wear and ageing visible. The key to lock the wooden box is also missing, I can't imagine someone ever used that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chronometer is running very well and ofcourse keeping time. According to the serial number it was made around 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a good look at all the photos for a good impression. There are even photos of the front and back of the movement!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimension of the wooden box are 15 x 12 x 9 cm, and the total weight is 950 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231682875719,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_418426bf-e441-4281-8d39-cb4afac29981.jpg?v=1783364129"},{"product_id":"hamilton-model-21-marine-chronometer","title":"Hamilton Model 21 Marine Chronometer WWII-Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage WWII era Hamilton Model 21 marine chronometer. Made in Lancaster, PA, U.S.A in 1941. All original and complete with original box and travel box with leather strapping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis chronometer was developed for  the US Navy who were facing navigational problems in the beginning of WWll. They needed accurate timepieces to determine their positions at sea. The Hamilton company found a way to mass-produce their chronometers, who were untill that time only being hand-made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chronometer is in a very good condition, it is running very well. Unfortunately the service history is unknown. There's a sticker near the dial \"overhaul due apr 1971\". I hope that wasn't of it's last service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos of this beautiful piece of history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimension of the marine chronometer are around 19 x 19 x 19 cm, of the outer travel box are around 25 x 25 x 32 cm. The total weight is 8.2 kgs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231719674183,"sku":null,"price":3450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ae770d3c-aca7-4a65-ac1a-3e49a2fcee08.jpg?v=1783423804"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-rattrapante-pocket-watch","title":"Antique Silver Rattrapante Pocket Watch by Jules-Frédéric Jeanneret","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver pocket watch with chronograph and split-seconds function, also known as a rattrapante. The pocket watch was made in Switzerland around 1895 for the Russian market, there are Russian and Swiss silver marks visible in the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the movement is a Swiss patent number 359. This patent was owned by A. Lugrin (Lemania) and licensed \u003cspan\u003eto Jules-Frédéric Jeanneret in 1890 who used it to produce high-quality split-second chronographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition of the watch is very good, the silver watchcase is in excellent condition, the mineral glass has a little chip on the edge near the 10 position. The movement is fully functional, the date of the last service or repair is unfortunately unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameter of this pocket watch is 53 mm. without the crown and the weight is 122 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231760535879,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_79804238-ec6a-4163-940c-cfbbe7490722.jpg?v=1783080394"},{"product_id":"stauffer-nicolet-chronograph-pocket-watch","title":"Stauffer-Nicolet Chronograph Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare chronograph pocket watch with a beautiful Stauffer-Nicolet movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stauffer watch company was founded in 1830 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, The cooperation with the Nicolet watchmaking family started in 1874 when Charles Nicolet formed a partnership with Francis Claude Stauffer. After the death of Francis Claude in 1879 Charles Nicolet obtained full control of the Stauffer company, which was later renamed \u003cspan\u003eNicolet fils \u0026amp; cie in 1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur chronograph pocket watch was made around 1890. It features an anti-clockwise minute counter and a lever-set mechanism for setting the hands. The case of the watch is made of gunmetal which indicates that this pocket was probably was made for professional use. The initials RZ or ZR are in gold on the back of the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe condition of the watch is very good. There is some ageing or patina on the watch case, but no damages. The glass has a couple of small chips on the edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement runs great and also all the chrongraph functions are working very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diameter of this chronograph is 55 mm and the weight is 135 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos for a good impression!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332716843335,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0646ef56-b501-4d7a-bbf3-5c05a3015b98.jpg?v=1783941754"},{"product_id":"antique-thomas-carpenter-gilt-shagreen-pocket-watch-1800","title":"Antique Shagreen Verge Pocket Watch by Thomas Carpenter 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful English verge fusee pocket watch from the last quarter of the 18th century. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea shagreen covered outercase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e and a gilt metal innercase. Both cases are marked with TC, the makers mark of Thomas Carpenter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea renowned watchmaker in London of that era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe inner- and outer watch case are both in very good condition. The shagreen has no damages, there is some patina on the gilt metal, the dial has some hairline cracks and the glass-lid is not closing properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe verge fusee movement is a real piece of craftsmanship as can be seen on the photos. It is signed Alex Ainoe, London and numbered 261. It is in a good condition and is running well. At the moment, the pocket watch is only wound a few times a year. I recommend a service if it will be used regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diameter of the outer watchcase is 47 mm and the total weight is 85 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch will be delivered with an antique watch key! (Last photo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54347878957383,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_64349966-b25f-4389-b103-31ca949d86dd.jpg?v=1784118721"},{"product_id":"verge-fusee-pocket-watch-by-owen-owens-1813","title":"Verge Fusee Pocket Watch by William Howard 1813","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully restored English verge fusee pocket watch made by William Howard in 1813. Both the o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003euter- and innercase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e bear the makers mark WH. Also the English silver lion, the anchor of Birmingham and the date letter p of 1813 are in both cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe pocket watch has undergone a complete restoration a few years ago. Especially t\u003cspan\u003ehe verge fusee movement has become a beautiful piece of art. It is signed O. Owens, Llanercheymedd and numbered 10629. It is running very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwen Owens belonged to a Welsh family of watch- and clockmakers. Both his forfathers as his children were all in the business. Owen himself was active around the period 1775-1850 in the Welsh place Llanercheymedd. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is in a very good condition. There is a small dent on the bottom of the backside and the glass has some small scratches. To remain as original as possible the glass has not been renewed. Please take a good look at all the photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diameter of the outer watchcase is 54 mm and the total weight is 145 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363029995847,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d1e08299-0998-4fea-86b3-89a6cb076b55.jpg?v=1784297309"},{"product_id":"heuer-timer-stopwatch-1960","title":"Heuer Chronograph Timer 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Heuer Timer or Stopwatch from around 1960. The stopwatch has a minute- and an hour register. The uppercrown is used for starting, stopping and resetting the timer, the button on the left is for pausing and resuming the timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stopwatch is in a good vintage condition. There is some wear on the back visible and also there are a few hairline-cracks in the dial. Also the center of the minute-register has\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea very small chip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is signed Heuer and numbered, it is worki\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eng and resetting very well. The service history is unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameter of the timer, without the pushers, is 51 mm. Weight is 85 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398356881735,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_725387f8-d638-4d27-befa-48b1cde6dbb4.jpg?v=1784639221"},{"product_id":"doxa-goliath-pocket-watch","title":"Doxa Goliath Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Goliath pocket watch made by Doxa around 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoxa was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1889. In the early 20th century they became famous for their anti-magnetic timepieces which were highly appreciated by professional users, like car manufacturers and railway companies. The case of this pocket watch is made of Argentan, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea nickel-silver alloy, which protects the movement from outside magnetic influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pocket watch is in very good condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. Only light signs of usage are visible.\u003cbr\u003eThe movement is signed \"Doxa\" and runs excellently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diameter is 68 mm without the crown and  the weight around 200 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a good look at the photos for a good impression of this beautiful pocket watch!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volanticus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54436609065287,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_80df6c9a-ed9b-4c83-9f7d-ca2132140d1e.jpg?v=1785184527"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5736\/9415\/collections\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2ad0b377-0e74-4ce4-bd64-86bc27e4c7ef.jpg?v=1782416169","url":"https:\/\/volanticus.com\/collections\/watches.oembed","provider":"Volanticus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}