{"product_id":"tellurium-chrome-blue","title":"Hermle Tellurium II Astronomical Desk Clock with Westminster Chime — Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAstronomical Desk Clock with Westminster Chime — Blue Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe cosmos turns. The clock chimes. And you decide when to hear it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath its frame the earth travels its yearly orbit of the sun while turning on its own axis every 24 hours, and the moon circles the earth every 29.5 days, showing its phases as they appear from our planet. Across the year, a flat disc tracks the earth's passage through all \u003cstrong\u003etwelve zodiac signs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the months and the individual days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd on every quarter hour it strikes the \u003cstrong\u003eWestminster chime\u003c\/strong\u003e — the melody of Big Ben — on \u003cstrong\u003efour polished bells\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome on a striking blue base. Made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou Decide When to Hear It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChime shut-off switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — stop the melody whenever you wish while the clock keeps running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic night-time shut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e — it quiets itself through sleeping hours without you touching it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets It Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11-jewel platform escapement\u003c\/strong\u003e — the jewelling technique of fine wristwatches, reducing friction and extending working life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate seconds indication\u003c\/strong\u003e — a technical detail that sharpens the reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete orrery\u003c\/strong\u003e — earth, moon and zodiac in mechanical motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestminster chime on four bells\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Big Ben melody rung from metal that resonates, not an electronic speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual sound control\u003c\/strong\u003e — a manual switch and an automatic night shut-off together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-day mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — spring-wound, no electricity and no battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue base\u003c\/strong\u003e — an uncommon colour in fine clockmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e — by Hermle of Gosheim, since 1922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical astronomical desk clock with chime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tellurium II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-day spring-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEscapement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-jewel platform escapement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstronomical display:\u003c\/strong\u003e The earth's yearly orbit and its 24-hour rotation; the moon circling every 29.5 days with its phases; the twelve zodiac signs, months and days on a flat disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes and a separate seconds indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Westminster chime on four polished bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chime shut-off switch plus automatic night shut-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 cm high, 29 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome on a blue base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind the movement at the interval stated for the model, always at the same time of day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the hands forward only, pausing at every chime or strike until it completes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust the case with a soft, dry cloth; use a wood-appropriate polish on wooden cases only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the glass with a cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner — never spray directly onto the clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from radiators, direct sunlight, and humidity, and have the movement serviced by a specialist every few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Gift For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gift that marks time itself — fitting for weddings, retirements, corporate anniversaries, and the handing over of an office or a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Tellurium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mechanical model of the solar system — an orrery. It shows the earth orbiting the sun over a year while rotating on its axis every 24 hours, and the moon circling the earth every 29.5 days with its changing phase. A flat disc tracks the zodiac, the months and the days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Westminster chime?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sequence of four musical phrases played on the quarter hour, best known as the melody of Big Ben in London. This clock plays it on four polished bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an 11-jewel escapement mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSynthetic ruby bearings are set at the points of greatest friction in the movement, exactly as in fine wristwatches. They reduce wear, hold accuracy, and extend the working life of the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the chime be switched off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — in two ways. A shut-off switch stops the melody at any time while the clock continues to keep time, and an automatic night-time shut-off quiets it through sleeping hours on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often does it need winding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 8 days — a full week of running on a single winding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the black and chrome version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are the same model in two finishes — identical movement, escapement, chime, sound control and 35 × 29 cm format. Only the base colour differs: this one in a striking blue, the other in black. 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