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thanks for the pics, you've reminded me that i love the EOS
Dec 13, 2007,12:05 PM
and forgot to put it on my wishlist. i'll add it now. preferably with mother of pearl or meteorite dial.
nice post and thanks again
Graham
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A sampling of Martin Braun's astronomical timepieces
By: mkt33 : December 12th, 2007-20:26
This past weekend Royal Jewelers invited collectors and enthusiasts to visit German watchmaker Martin Braun in Andover Massachusettes. It was Mr. Braun’s last stop in his Basel 2007 debut US tour which was very well received around the country. Royal Jewe...
Thanks Mike. The Notos is a conceptual grande complication...
By: SJX : December 12th, 2007-22:56
When I saw the Notos at WPHH earlier this year, I wrote the following about it: "The Notos displays declination, “the angular distance between a star and the celestial equator on the horary circle of the star”... I have no idea what declination is, or why...
In this case....
By: SuitbertW : December 13th, 2007-02:19
Hi JiaXian, I believe in this case the declination displayed is the earth/sun declination which differs from 23+(north of equator) to 23-(south of equator) , if I'm not mistaken. I'm no expert in astronomical complications, but I believe it describes the ...
Additional info for you...
By: Tim Jackson : December 13th, 2007-11:25
Hi, There is another watch made by another German, Marco Lang of Lang & Heyne in Dresden that shows the earth's declination in addition to a complete calendar. Having seen both watches, I think Marco's execution is more aesthetically pleasing to me, howev...
Hmmm...
By: Jacky : December 13th, 2007-10:26
Interesting watches they are. We never have Martin Braun in Malaysia until recently. Will love to have a closer look at them when i have the time. Thanks for the report Michael. Regards