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eBay Serviced timepiece. Precise time keeper (see timegrapher results). 24 hour annular dial with turnable globe for any time zone.Original finish. Natural age related oxidation to the brass finish. Mostly to the top.Brand The Royal Geographical Society – Arthur Imhof, London and La Chaux de FondsModel “The Royal Geographical Society World Clock”; limited editionYear 1979Material gilded brass, lacquered metal and woodLength 224 mm.Caliber: lever escapement. 15 Jewel.Length 224 mm.Height 273 mm.Width 224 mm.Weight 3 500 gr. (approx )Signature case and movement.The “Royal Geographical Society World Clock” was designedby the British watchmaker Richard Good,with the goal of being able to view the time, at a glance,in all parts of the world. The clock was edited by the Franklin Mint Ltd., London; at the time, in 1979, the price was 1,200 USD. It was produced by the Swiss manufacturer Arthur Imhof S.A. of La Chaux de Fonds · Winding the movementThe clock must be wound up once every 8 days.You do this by turning the crown (globe knob) clockwiseuntil it can’t go any further.· Setting the timeYou do that by pulling out the crown (globe/knob)) and thenmove it clockwise to the correct time near the viewfinder (visor).· Setting the globeTurn the globe by means of the brass plate until thecorrect time-zone is above the viewfinder (visor).Now the time in all parts of the world is visible Richard Good of Seaford (England) is the watchmaker who made the first double-axis tourbillon in 1978 (invented and patented by Anthony Randall in January 1977). He was the Curator of clocks, watches and scientific instruments at the department of Medieval and Later Antiquities at the British Museum. He is also the author of several books, including : Watches (1980), Keeping Time (1993), Collecting and Caring for Clocks (1993), Victorian Clocks (1996), etc. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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