Travel Clocks presents an interesting time in watchmaking. There was a lot more time traveling and want to know the time, but before the advent of wristwatches. The popularity lasted from 1798 until about 1930.
Traveling from the clocks have been from the 15 Century. The clock transport is a refined, sophisticated version of the travel clock.
The oldest clock proper motion in 1798 by AL Breguet for Napoleon Bonaparte. The clock said not only time but also temperature and was even a calendar! It was nothing less than a technological marvel of its time and soon the clock transport led to a popular item.
A clock transport is generally rectangular glass, porcelain or sides of the enamel. A clock transport is characterized by top mounted carrying handle. There were also some travel clocks, rounded above and presented with a string handle (these models were made by Breguet, etc..)
Travel clocks were quite a status symbol in the day. Since only the richer classes, the frequent travel, the car could not afford to watch out of necessity, were these watches is considered a luxury.
As the market for the car clock was a rich, they not only need to be built a strong aesthetic, but also need to be solidly constructed to withstand the rigors of travel by horse and cart. In addition, the jumps are necessary for so long they have been for a long time to go without re-wound.
The spring mechanism in a clock car that was not different from other watches of the era, such as pendants or watches. They all had to be liquidated after a certain time, otherwise they would lose time. The size and dimensions are different, but even if they entered a large clock, they were essentially the same.
Breguet Finally, an innovation for the first time the mechanism of liquidation, which was a piston to be pushed in order to wind the clock instead of a zipper may be bound to do, as often watches during period of this.
Travel clocks are usually treated with a coating of brass cover for the face of metal or glass to protect the face and internal mechanisms. The glass was a material of choice for the cover, because it made it easier to read the clock during the transfer.
Although they are rare now that they have fallen over time, this trip was originally a wooden clock attractive or leather cases. The cases are generally open sides or glass ones mentioned, so that the clock read during their stay will be well protected.
At that time, were generally affluent sections Travel clocks were set with inlaid precious stones and precious metals, even painted scenes on the dial. Travel clocks were made for the rich, and it is because of their clear design that these clocks were made with the rich in mind.
After a while some of the travel clock has taken a new face fascinating. Some of them were produced with all parts of the glass. This gave a person the opportunity to see the workings of the clock. The entire face of the clock began to be used, leaving room for more and dials information to submit to their owners.
By car, in 1830, these watches a popular item, which they have been exported worldwide. However, these mass-produced clocks were much simpler in design have been tailor-made for wealthy clients.
Transport of clocks popularitet disappeared around 1930. Wristwatches became more convenient and economical option today. Since then we have continued to add to the variety of products we have to say that we have time.
Although the clocks are no longer needed, they are still produced. Many of them are always created with care and craftsmanship of past centuries. Because of its artistic design and nostalgic, they are timeless, watches how the past.
This new car watches come in a wide range of materials and styles. Just find but elegant carriage clocks, which are very cheap, or models, and precious metals and precious stones, fresh appeal for thousands.
Now, of course, a clock drive will sit on the chimney, rather than take on the road. These watches are often attractive as gifts and these timeless pieces are in place to ensure that is maintained for years to come, then I even have a family heirloom.