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Konstantin Chaykin Al-Biruni T770AG72FL70

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In October 2010 Hour manufactory Konstantin Chaikin finished half year project on creation of miniature Arab astronomical clock al-Biruni»
Abu Rayhan Biruni and al-Biruni was the name of the greatest Oriental scientist from Khorezm, who made a great contribution to the development of the science of calendars and its history, and especially of the lunar calendar of Islam
In memory of the great discoveries of the sages of medieval Asia, paying tribute to the rich scientific and cultural heritage of the East, the master gave his unique clock of the name of the outstanding Muslim
This desktop clock in East mosaic building, equipped with a tourbillon, the Muslim calendar and moon-phase indicator
All design occupies a height of only 13 cm, but these miniature size watchmaker masterfully managed to integrate additional modules complications
A mechanism is provided with indication of dates and months by the Islamic lunar calendar Hijra, tourbillon and moon-phase indicator
Case silver, crafted in the tradition of architecture of Central Asia, decorated with exquisite mosaic, composed of lapis lazuli, Jasper, smalt and tiger-eyes - such mosaic patterns and colors you can see on mosques and madrassah in Samarkand or Astana
Prestige mother-of-pearl dial allocated overhead Golden figures, written in Arabic - the language of the Prophet
Every detail is carefully thought out and the clock was examined by a specialist-orientalist and recognized Halal product - that is, not violating the canons of Islam and permitted for use by Muslims
Caliber mechanism THJ 02-1
Balance frequency 18 000 vibrations per hour, 21 stones, power reserve 8 days, one-minute tourbillon
Functions: hours, minutes, indication of the phases of the moon, patented device Muslim calendar-display date, month and day of the week (in Arabic)
Dial: mother of pearl, gold, steel arrows (blued manually)
Casing: silver, gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise, agate, tiger's eye, (Florentine mosaics)
Size: 124x146x68 mm