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HWM Firmamentum, the word is out, and here are the answers...
The new watch from Heritage Watch Manufactory is called the Firmamentum (no that was not one of the questions).
As the firmament turns the stars and the sun in the sky appear to turn around us. This is the basis for all navigation and Harrison was the first to provide not only the theory of how to determine ones position on the globe, but also working clocks that were accurate enough to allow this positioning to be useful. Today in the age of GPS this seems so simple, we can hardly appreciate how much this invetion changed the world and increased the power of the English Empire at the time.
Below you will find the correct answers for the 11 hands on the sketch and some more pictures of the assembly of the watch. 
b- Arc hour display, 1 turn=15°, turns once an hour
c- Arc second display, 1 turn=1', turns once in 4 seconds
d- 24hour display, 1 turn=360°, turns once in 24 hours
e- Normal seconds hand, one turn a minute
f- Hours hand, depending on mode, mean solar time or sidereal time
g- Minutes hand, depending on mode, mean solar time or sidereal time
h- Arc hour display, 1 turn in 3 hours=45°, mean solar or sidereal time
i- Arc minute display, 1 turn=1', mean solar or sidereal time
j- 24hour display, mean solar or sidereal time
k- right ascension, read counter clockwise
Now give me some time to determine the winner.
Some pictures of the watch taken today. Yes, yes it will be ready for the Basel fair next week. Watchmakers are accustomed to working 24 hours a day for the 2 weeks before the fair.
Karsten has his work set out for himself.
Placing the big dial side bridge
In a prototype case.
The upper push button stops the balance to allow precise synchonisation.
The lower button changes the mode.
Note the red band on the shaft of the button. This is a warning. Pressing this button when the red is visible will stop the watch to allow precise synchronisation. But if you forget to screw the protection back up you can also stop the balance by mistake.
Looking forward to taking pictures of the finished watch next week.
Quick - Heritage Watch Manufactory Pre-Basel Contest
Heritage Watch Manufactory Pre-Basel Contest BaselWorld time is coming up soon. From March 8th to the 15th the world will again pilgrim to Basel to see what the watch and jewelry brands have readied for the year 2012. One of the big announcements this yea...
I have an idea...
Because I met our friend Karsten at GTE... so I let the others to play with this nice game. Thanks Don for the contest, that's a good way to introduce this watch which will be on of the top surprises at Basel. Fx
Too many to figure out...
... but is it astrology related? 360 could be degree, but could be Egyptian calendar days... Wish everyone luck! Ken
quite a challenge!
The second drawing shows an aperture with SID... I think that mean something astrological. Maybe in the same line as IWC launched last year...
A pic which will not bring any help...
Jus to express my love in Heritage watches and in their large balance wheel movements! Fx...
HELP ! some more hints....
1) If a heavenly body turns 360° a day what does 15° signify? 2) A certain "Mr. Harrison" would understand it. 3) The watch has 2 pushers and a crown, but is not a chrono. 4) The SID in the window is "heavenly", it can be changed to be "sunny". So come on...
I knew there would be two pushers... but not chrono?
...aghhh! I thought I was close... maybe not.... I already sent you my answer.... Looking forward to the new watch! Ken
Almost too easy
... but not really ;-) The global idea is quite obvious now. But I think it is a piece that does need some special knowledge to fully understand. And guess what, wikipedia does offer a good source of information!
The contest will end at 6AM March 1, because...
The contest will end at 6AM March 1st Swiss time, because I have heard that another evil site will be publishing the announcement before the official time. We don't want anyone cheating, do we? So now is the time to place your answer in the ring ! Take an...
HWM Firmamentum, the word is out, and here are the answers...
The new watch from Heritage Watch Manufactory is called the Firmamentum (no that was not one of the questions). As the firmament turns the stars and the sun in the sky appear to turn around us. This is the basis for all navigation and Harrison was the fir...
Thanks a lot Don for the answer !
Without any doubt, this Firmamentum would be one of the stars of Baselworld! Thanks! Fx
I ended up
in India instead of America Thank you for answer Awesome watch Best Damjan This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2012-03-02 08:49:16
We have a winner !
I would like to congratulate Damjan, our illustrious member Ares501, who even though he thinks he ended up on the wrong hemisphere had the best take on this quite impossible guessing game. Of course it was clear that no-one would be able to get everything...
I'm
on a winning streak my friend after latest two announcements I put my shoes on and went to buy lottery ticket ... so stay tuned + this always helps Sincerely Damjan
Dear Don
let me have an Oscar winning speech. First of all I would like to thank our esteemed AHCI moderator and Heritage Watch Manufactury for giving me this opportunity. Thank you a lot! I would also like to thank my father Professor of Physics/Amateur Astronome...
Ummmmm....
It's 9:09!! And that, Don, is about all that this punter can divine from that image! Cheers, pplater.
Hey! Congrats to Damjan!
You lucky devil! Thanks for the contest, Don, PPro, and Heritage Watch Manufactury! Daos
With less than two days to go the last parts are finally arriving....
and the Firmamentum is close to completion. With the arc seconds and arc minutres hands mounted we get the first small impressions of the animation on the dial. Of course arc seconds, turning once every four seconds, but even arc minutes turning at once e...
WOW!!!
I can't wait to see the Firmamentum in the metal, during Baselworld. It looks magnificent! Thanx for the photos Don
