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Exploring Salon QP 2017 Highlights and Innovations

Lydia Wilson03 mins

iBestTravel: The Intersection of Horology and Astronomy

Understanding the Cosmos Through Watches

In the realm of horology, timepieces are not merely instruments; they are a canvas for artistic expression and technical innovation. This exhibition focuses on the profound fascination horologists have with astronomy, highlighting timepieces that not only keep time but also connect to celestial events.

Key Highlights of the Exhibition

  • A Jacob & Co Watch: Featured in the exhibition, this timepiece captures the beauty of the cosmos, showcasing the intricate relationship between time and space.
    • Unveiled earlier this year, the Georg's rectangular shape marks a departure for Dresden-based independent watchmakers, Lang & Heyne.
    Unveiled earlier this year, the Georg’s rectangular shape marks a departure for Dresden-based independent watchmakers, Lang & Heyne.
  • Girard-Perregaux Collection: One of three watches displayed, designed in 1966, reflects the different mechanics used to exhibit calendar functions.
    • One of three Girard-Perregaux watches to appear in the exhibition. Designed in 1966, the Swiss watchmaker's collection shows the different mechanics used to display calendar functions.
    Designed in 1966, the Swiss watchmaker’s collection shows the different mechanics used to display calendar functions.
  • Vacheron Constantin: This watch pays tribute to Copernicus, highlighting the earth’s rotation around the sun through its innovative calendar dial.
    • Vacheron Constantin honors the Renaissance astronomer and mathematician Copernicus with this model from its Métiers d'Art collection. The watch's calendar dial shows the earth's rotation around the sun.
    Vacheron Constantin honors Copernicus with this model. The watch’s calendar dial shows the earth’s rotation around the sun.
  • Midnight Planetarium: The watch face beautifully showcases the orbit of six visible planets from Earth, blending art and astronomy seamlessly.
    • The watch's face shows the orbit of six planets -- including our own -- that can be seen through the naked eye from earth.
    The watch’s face shows the orbit of six planets visible from Earth.
  • The Solar Time Clock: An intricate standing mechanical clock featuring 750 handmade parts to indicate lunar phases and solar positions.
    • Made from 750 handmade parts, this standing mechanical clock can -- when adjusted for the correct longitude and latitude -- indicate the current moon phase, the position of the sun and the time of sunrise and sunset.
    An intricate solar time clock, adjustable for location, indicating moon phases and solar positions.

Conclusion

The synthesis of timekeeping with astronomical phenomena truly highlights the craftsmanship and innovation within the watchmaking industry. These pieces serve as tangible links between the art of horology and the vastness of the cosmos, reminding us of the intricate dance of time and space.

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