But why the revolver? And why a clock?
What Samuel Colt revolutionised is the impact of time when using a firearm: The revolver conferred the power to stop time cold by eliminating the manual reloading process – and the potentially fatal vulnerability that came with it.
The purity of purpose inherent in the revolver makes it a compelling platform for telling time: it aptly symbolises the preciousness of every moment, the speed at which it can be stolen and the complexity of what is, ultimately, a simple proposition.
And it reminds us, more vividly no doubt than a conventional clockface can, of the priceless value there is in heeding the simple words, “carpe diem”. How could the gift of time be more unique or richer with meaning?
Engine
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Revolver architecture
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Balance frequency: 2.5 Hz / 18,000 Vibrations per hour
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Components movement: 142
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Jewels: 17
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Time setting: Turn with your hands the hours and minute sphere and wind the movement with the separate key inside the barrel.
Body/Frame
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Caliber diam: 14,5mm (Cal .47)
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Frame: Nickel and palladium plated brass
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Finishing: Engraved Polished, satin finishing and sandblasted
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Base in Aluminum Satin plated
Grips options
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Animal’s skin, horn, bones…
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Wood, precious metal, stones/diamonds…
Frame options
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Engraved and/or set with stones/diamonds, solid precious metal…
Barrel options
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Engraved and/or set with stones/diamonds, solid precious metal…