A Role Model
for the Mechanica M
2
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Fine, elegant lines:
Metrica
, a timelessly classic table clock.
The »Role Model« of your Mechanica M2 is the Metrica Table
Clock from the Erwin Sattler Manufacture in Munich.
The modern case crafted in wood with inlaid wood is the result of a
permanent evolution of existing models and the use of contemporary
materials. On the basis of a gold-plated Gear train that was fully
developed in the last five years at Erwin Sattler, Sattler’s clockmakers
realized their vision of a reliable, low-maintenance, long-lasting table
clock movement in Caliber 1385.
As the energy saved in the mainspring continuously dwindles over
the course of its fifteen-day power reserve, the movement was
outfitted with a mechanical clockwork compensator. As with classic
marine chronometers, this subgroup includes a fusee calculated to
compensate spring energy, a fine wire cable, and a Spring barrel.
A handmade, blued steel hand clearly displays the tension status of
the mainspring in an additional segment on the dial.
The silver-plated dial also shows the time including the seconds and
the date. The movement is not only hidden, it is visible through the
paned case. One’s gaze automatically falls upon the elegant milled
gear wheels, gold-plated for permanent protection from oxidation
and manufactured by Erwin Sattler. These are perched upon
hardened solid steel arbors with precisely milled pinions that are
mounted in low-friction Stainless steel ball bearings. A clock outfitted
such as this fulfills all demands on the traditional art of horology. It is
classy and discreet, not overpowering, and still remains the highlight
of any room.
The precious, hand-polished wooden case demands about two
weeks to apply up to thirteen layers of varnish and several
intermediate hand-sanding steps and is available in black piano
lacquer or walnut.
The Metrica model shown—as well as all other models in the Sattler
collection—is not available as a kit. These clocks are only sold
through select specialized shops.
If you share our joy
and enthusiasm in
the fascinating world
of clocks, we would
love to send you a
free copy of our
current Erwin Sattler
catalogue including
a list of dealers.
Erwin Sattler OHG
Clock manufacture
Lohenstraße 6
D-82166 Gräfelfing
www.erwinsattler.de
