Sky Watcher Puzzle 3D Wood UGEARS

Sky Watcher tourbillon clock - new Ugears functional clock

The theory of the mechanical universe, defended by the deists of the 17th century, asserted that the Earth and the heavens, and their movements, were comparable to a giant clock, of which God was the watchmaker. Newton's three laws of motion and the principle of universal gravitation were considered convincing enough to explain phenomena of any kind, using mechanical designs. At Ugears, we love mechanical creations! So, as a tribute to Isaac Newton, we present the Skywatcher Tourbillon table clock, an exciting combination between an innovative celestial observatory and a functional table clock!

For many years, Ugears fans around the world have been asking us to create a functional wooden clock model. We made a double blow with the Aero wall clock, working by gravity, and now the spring-loaded Tourbillon table clock. Clocks are extremely complex mechanisms. Admit it: you never thought you'd be able to build your own wooden clock and make it work accurately, right? Thanks to the Ugears models, you become the true master builder of an incredible mechanical adventure. To create this amazing DIY clock made of natural wood, our creators and engineers had to solve complex problems of friction, gear, tooth resistance, twisting of the clock body and tourbillon shafts under the load of the spring. Now it's up to you to take on the challenge, build that clock, bring it to life and become the master of time in your own steampunk universe.

The main feature of this beautiful and functional table clock, made entirely of wood, is the rotating tourbillon that sits at its top. The tourbillon mechanism of wristwatches and pocket watches helps to increase the precision of the mechanism by neutralizing the effects of gravity when the watch is stationary. By placing the escapement and balance in a rotating cage, slight timing errors due to the force of gravity are eliminated. In table clocks and wall clocks, on the other hand, the tourbillon often has a more decorative function. This is the case of the Skywatcher Tourbillon table clock by Ugears, whose tourbillon sphere was designed to resemble a large telescope capable of studying the celestial sphere, such as that of the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii. Maybe he's creating a map of the heavens? To perform infrared analyses? Or maybe she's looking for new planets or signs of intelligent life?

The first prototype of the tourbillon was developed in 1795 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, who also managed to reduce the size of the mechanism and mount it in a pocket watch. More than a hundred years later, in 1920, the "flying tourbillon" was developed by Alfred Helwig, who made the mechanism visible by raising it on one side, thus giving it an aesthetic dimension. Today there are many variants of the tourbillon mechanism, including one-, two- or three-axis models, but all of them have in common the fact that this is a major technical challenge, so a watch equipped with a tourbillon will reach a significantly higher price than models without this mechanism. The possibility of building your own model of composite wood tourbillon, to be assembled yourself, without glue or special tools, is a surprising idea, but at Ugears we like to surprise our customers!

The mechanism of the Skywatcher tourbillon has three axes of rotation: the first around the vertical axis of the clock, the second around the horizontal axis of the clock and the third relative to the central axis of the inner sphere. The operation of the winding clock is based on the accumulation of potential energy in a flat spring and the gradual release of this energy. When the model is fully wound, it can power the timepiece for about 2-3 hours, which is enough to get mesmerized by the mechanism, or to provide a pleasant sound rhythm and visual diversion during a period of work or rest. Rather than a clock face with hands, as can be seen everywhere, we offer an additional appeal by placing the time display on reels. The minute coil rotates slowly with the progression of the tourbillon, while the hour coil marks the passage of time with a percussion mechanism.

The mechanical adventure is at the rendezvous when you order your Skywatcher Tourbillon table clock, an exciting new model that adds to the Ugears catalog of 3D puzzles, diy kits, automatons, robots, wooden puzzle boxes and STEM Lab models. We do not recommend this model to beginners, but more experienced modelers will certainly find their account. When assembling your tourbillon table clock, the complexity of the mechanism must be taken into account. Remember that to keep the exact time, your clock needs to be lubricated and mounted neatly. Thanks to a pendulum, it is possible to adjust its timing, if the clock turns too fast or too slowly; of course, you can set the current time by turning the coils: first the minutes, and then the hours. Your Skywatcher clock comes with detailed and illustrated instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Italian, Chinese and Korean). And if you break a part during assembly, no problem: just report it to our customer service team. As part of our overall commitment to our customers, spare parts are free of charge.

The Skywatcher Tourbillon table clock from Ugears is a delightful and fascinating addition to any home or workspace. Large-scale, this remarkable table clock is modest in size, with a tower-shaped design that won't take up much space on your desk. Even in its static state, this 3D puzzle clock is a nice addition to your décor and it is certain that your guests will ask you questions about it! It is also a very good gift idea. Give this DIY clock kit as an end-of-year or birthday gift to your favorite hobbyist and offer them a wonderful challenge. And if you treat yourself to this mechanic jewel, make it a beautiful exhibition piece on your fireplace or in your office. You can also offer a Ugears 3D puzzle clock that you have assembled yourself, as a special gift for a loved one, by giving him a unique and artisanal piece of art and engineering in which you have invested your time and talents.

The Sky Watcher Tourbillon table clock will appeal to sky vault watchers, stargazers, amateur astronomers, watchmakers, clock and watch enthusiasts, experienced model makers, followers of 17th century ideas, Isaac Newton fans, and anyone who appreciates design quality or DIY challenges.

To assemble yourself, without the use of glue.

Dimensions: 30.5x18x16.5cm
Number of rooms: 338
Estimated assembly time: 15 hours