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1 M E C H A N I C A M 1 Build your personal time-piece Discover the fascination of a precision pendulum clock

2 A rendezvous with the fascinating technology of classical clock making. The innovative Mechanica clockwork follows the tradition of old clock manufactories, as e.g. Strasser & Rhode, which has already delivered single unit parts for precision clocks to clockmakers at the end of the 19th century. Today the component parts equipped with ball bearings also facilitate the assembly by non-clockmakers without any difficulties. All needed tolls are included in the clock kit. Regardless of how you grade your own technical understanding the mechanics of the gears with its ratio and bearing will fascinate you just as much as the findings of the pendulum laws and the function of the escapement. More about development and technique of mechanical clocks in our»clock Book«that is included in every kit. Let us start with the clock case You can choose from maple, cherry, walnut or black polishing varnish. You just have to put the dust-tight body of the Mechanica precision pendulum clock together from 13 elements and screw them down. This clock can very easily be assembled even with inexperienced hands. A detailed and richly illustrated instruction shows you exactly what to do. The natural, untreated wooden case is waiting for you to provide it with the finishing touch with the oil enclosed. The top and the sides of the massive clock case can easily be assembled and afterwards screwed down without drilling or glueing. Finally the sealing has to be glued in place. Now you can start with the assembly of the clockwork. A special gimmick is hidden in the bottom of the case: In a secret drawer you can store the accessories of your clock safely.

3 The Mechanica clockwork also makes your heart leap with joy. Technology, which fills you with enthusiasm Precision pendulum clock with a winding period of a month m Very fine crossed out wheels, milled, polished and gold plated m Pinions of hardened steel with 12, 14 and 16 teeth m All gears equipped with miniature ball bearings of stainless steel mounted on plates (10 units) m Plates are made of 4mm thick anodised aluminium m Graham escapement with hardened, adjustable steel pallets m 5/6 seconds invar pendulum (temperature compensated) m Solid stainless steel or brass pendulum weight m Driving weight of pure tungsten, 3000g with pulley m Hands of steel, handmade and blued m Accuracy +/-3-4 sec. per month The regular tic-tac of a mechanical clock has always been a pleasure to people. Now you can, without any knowledge of horology, assemble your own clockwork. The use of ball bearings for the gears and the application of innovative material as e.g. aluminium for the plates enables you to assemble your clock easily and quickly. Every Clock Kit includes a richly illustrated instruction booklet. After having finished the assembly of the clockwork and the dial you have to affix the blued steel hands. Now you only have to hang the pendulum in the clock case and position the clockwork. Your self made Mechanica will always show you reliably the right time. The pride of every owner Upon request you are delivered a plaque with your name, showing every observer, by whom the clock has been assembled. Naturally without any additional costs.

4 Ticking precision with timeless design Upgradet clocks Four different wood types one size Cherry Maple Cherry, Maple, Walnut and Black Lacquer with bronze or steel nickel finish. Price e 3.600, Black lacquer with upgrades All upgrades can be added in different combinations. Walnut with upgrades With the size of 1020mm (40 inches) x 270mm (10.6 inches) x 145mm (5.7 inches) (height x width x depth) the Mechanica is equally ideal for living rooms as for entrance halls or representative bureau s. The M1 in Black: Upgraded with regulator dial, domed hands, pulley, barometric instrument and lens-shaped pendulum weight. Price 5.780, e The M1 in Walnut: Upgraded with regulator dial, domed hands, pulley and lens-shaped pendulum weight. Price 5.110, e

5 Upgrades for the Mechanica M1 Allowing you to upgrade your Mechanica M1 visually and mechanically was a key factor in our design philosophy. The following upgrades are available to enhance the look, beauty, accuracy and longevity of your Mechanica M1. Every upgrade comes with detailed installation instructions. Escapement lever with agate pallets and escapement wheel To reduce friction in the escapement, an option is to upgrade your clock with an escapement lever with agate pallets. The four screws are polished. Price 600, e Reduced Price 480, e * Rubies for the escapement lever bearings The longevity of the M 1 can be enhanced with a set of rubies for the escapement lever bearings. Price 120, e Regulator dial The design is similar to the classic precision clocks from the last century and comes very close to the actual Model Classica Secunda 1985 from Erwin Sattler. The kit includes the dial, an intermediate plate, three additional wheels with a new counterweight for the minute hand, a new hour, minute and a new second hand (the domed hands in the picture are another upgrade). Price 430, e Reduced Price 330, e * * with the return of the original part, or when ordered with the clock kit.

6 Upgrades for the Mechanica M1 Standard Hands Domed Hands Pulley with ball bearings Not only an optical but also a technical feature. The ball bearings reduce the rolling resistance, so you can reach a higher accuracy. Price 240, e Reduced Price 220, e * Barometric instrument To compensate the negative influence of changing air pressure a barometric instrument with aneroids can be delivered. This upgrade is a must to increase the accuracy of your Mechanica. Because of the two different pendulum weights, two different barometer weights are available. Price 670, e Hand-domed and polished hands The domed, polished and blued hands are completely handcrafted. They will give your Mechanica a more elegant»face«. Price 420, e Reduced Price 380, e * Lens-shaped pendulum weight Enthusiasts can order a lens-shaped pendulum weight for their M1. Because of the reduced air resistance, a more constant oscillation angle and a higher accuracy will be reached. Each lens-shaped pendulum weight has an engraved serial number. Both sides can be turned to the front. The weight is available in brass or nickel finish. Price 640, e Reduced Price 580, e * polished screws A further optical upgrade is a kit of 24 fine polished stainless steel screws. Price 220, e Reduced Price 210, e * * with the return of the original part, or when ordered with the clock kit.

7 We constructed the M1 with the experience of more than 20 years in precision-clockmaking. This innovative product allows you to build your personal timepiece. I guarantee for highest quality with my name. Richard Müller, President Müller & Sattler Uhrenbausatz GmbH Killerstraße 7 D Gräfelfing / Germany Tel.: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@uhrenbausatz.de

Erich Lacher Präzisionsteile

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