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The clock is an impressive feat of engineering even by contemporary standards: four separate mechanisms are combined in the Tawus Clock - three of them set the figures of birds in motion, while the fourth is the actual clock movement. These mechanisms are linked by a system of levers that ensures their operation in the correct sequence. At the end of each hour the owl begins working: its cage rotates, little bells ring, the owl turns its head to right and left, blinking its eyes and tapping its right foot. The cage makes twelve rotations and stops. Roughly ninety seconds after the owl starts moving its mechanism starts up the peacock. It spreads its tail, stretches its neck, turns and throws back its head, opening its beak. When its tail is fully spread, the bird freezes for a second. Then it smoothly turns its tail to the viewers, again freezes for a moment, returns to its starting position, folds its tail and lowers its head. At the end of its cycle the peacock mechanism starts the cockerel. After shaking its head several times, the cockerel crows. The clock mechanism incorporates three trains (each with a driving spring, fusees and chains): an eight-day movement with spindle escapement; the quarter-chiming train (for eight little bells) and the striking train. Distinctive features of this particular clock mechanism are the dial in the form of a mushroom with a slot to show the hour and minute disks as they rotate relative to a fixed pointer and the second hand in the form of a dragonfly. | The clock is an impressive feat of engineering even by contemporary standards: four separate mechanisms are combined in the Tawus Clock - three of them set the figures of birds in motion, while the fourth is the actual clock movement. These mechanisms are linked by a system of levers that ensures their operation in the correct sequence. At the end of each hour the owl begins working: its cage rotates, little bells ring, the owl turns its head to right and left, blinking its eyes and tapping its right foot. The cage makes twelve rotations and stops. Roughly ninety seconds after the owl starts moving its mechanism starts up the peacock. It spreads its tail, stretches its neck, turns and throws back its head, opening its beak. When its tail is fully spread, the bird freezes for a second. Then it smoothly turns its tail to the viewers, again freezes for a moment, returns to its starting position, folds its tail and lowers its head. At the end of its cycle the peacock mechanism starts the cockerel. After shaking its head several times, the cockerel crows. The clock mechanism incorporates three trains (each with a driving spring, fusees and chains): an eight-day movement with spindle escapement; the quarter-chiming train (for eight little bells) and the striking train. Distinctive features of this particular clock mechanism are the dial in the form of a mushroom with a slot to show the hour and minute disks as they rotate relative to a fixed pointer and the second hand in the form of a dragonfly. | ||
===Namir | ===Namir collection=== | ||
Since the early 19th century, Ārdâsh has had a warrant of appointment from several [[Caphirian]] [[Estates (Caphiria)|Imperial Estates]], most notably with the [[Panther Estate]]. Since 1915, Ārdâsh has produced the exclusive Namir | Since the early 19th century, Ārdâsh has had a warrant of appointment from several [[Caphirian]] [[Estates (Caphiria)|Imperial Estates]], most notably with the [[Panther Estate]]. Since 1915, Ārdâsh has produced the exclusive Namir collection of watches for the Panther family. The Namir watches were originally designed for [[Dionia Panthera|Dionia Alcyna Panthera]] - wife of patriarch [[Oveslazăr Panthera|Oveslazăr Cortan Fabacci Panthera]], and eventually it became synonymous with the family. As a result, it became a tradition for all women of the Panther Estate to be gifted a custom Namir watch on their 16th birthday. Today, only the wife of the patriarch and her daughters are able to design their own unique Namir watch, with distant female relatives only able to use older designs. | ||
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* White gold case set with 234 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.5 carats | * White gold case set with 234 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.5 carats | ||
* Black lacquer dial with rhodiumized white gold panther motif set with 225 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.5 carats, | * Black lacquer dial with rhodiumized white gold panther motif set with 225 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.5 carats, black lacquer spots, pear-shaped emerald eye, rhodiumized steel sword-shaped hands | ||
* Strap in shiny black alligator leather with rhodiumized white gold ardillon buckle set with 21 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.25 carats | * Strap in shiny black alligator leather with rhodiumized white gold ardillon buckle set with 21 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.25 carats | ||
* 36mm size | * 36mm size | ||
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* Self-winding mechanical movement | * Self-winding mechanical movement | ||
* 18K white gold case set with 395 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 6 carats | * 18K white gold case set with 395 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 6 carats | ||
* White gold oscillating weight with Panther motif set with 288 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats, | * White gold oscillating weight with Panther motif set with 288 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.75 carats, marquise-cut emerald eyes, black lacquer spots, mother-of-pearl dial, two-tone hands in rhodiumized steel and black | ||
* Black semi-matte alligator-skin strap with double adjustable folding buckle in 18K white gold set with 43 brilliant-cut diamonds | * Black semi-matte alligator-skin strap with double adjustable folding buckle in 18K white gold set with 43 brilliant-cut diamonds | ||
* 42mm size | * 42mm size | ||
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* 24K white gold case set with 315 brilliant-cut diamonds and a beaded crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond totaling 7 carats | * 24K white gold case set with 315 brilliant-cut diamonds and a beaded crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond totaling 7 carats | ||
* 20K white gold dial set with 279 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 carats | * 20K white gold dial set with 279 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 carats | ||
* 20K white gold panthers, black lacquer spots, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, shiny blue alligator-skin strap and | * 20K white gold panthers, black lacquer spots, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, shiny blue alligator-skin strap and 18K white gold double adjustable folding buckle set with 43 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats | ||
* Day/Night complication with individually numbered movement consisting of 248 parts including 36 jewels | * Day/Night complication with individually numbered movement consisting of 248 parts including 36 jewels | ||
* Sapphire case back | * Sapphire case back | ||