Description
The Museum’s London Observatory Watch is adapted from one of master clock maker Thomas Tompion’s (English, 1639-1713) classic timepieces. Tompion was one of the most successful watch makers in Europe during his lifetime, with customers such as King William III of England and Cosimo III, Duke of Tuscany. Developed from a seventeenth century regulator clock designed for the royal observatory in Greenwich, our watch reproduces the sophistication and timeless design of the original. Produced in cooperation with The British Museum, London. 18K gold overlay case, with mother-of-pearl dial. Black croco-embossed leather band with gold buckle. Quartz movement. Case: 1 1/2” diam. Band: adjusts from 6 3/4” to 8 1/4”. Water resistant case only 330 feet or 100 meters.
