{"product_id":"tellurium-iv-nickel","title":"Hermle Tellurium IV Astronomical Chiming Clock — Nickel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Orrery That Chimes — Earth, Moon and Zodiac in Motion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tellurium IV is the most complete piece Hermle makes: an astronomical clock and a Westminster chiming clock in one. Its mechanism appears to float inside a glass cube, above a milled rosette rondeau that carries the twelve zodiac signs and the date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Heavens, Mechanically\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock reproduces the earth's annual orbit of the sun while the earth turns on its own axis every 24 hours. The moon circles the earth every 29.5 days, showing its phase as seen from our planet. Across the year the flat disc tracks the earth's passage through all twelve zodiac signs, the months and the individual days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd the Westminster Chime, on Four Bells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the quarter hour it strikes the \u003cstrong\u003eWestminster chime\u003c\/strong\u003e — the melody of Big Ben — on \u003cstrong\u003efour polished bells\u003c\/strong\u003e. An automatic night shut-off quiets it through sleeping hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated 8-day spring-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEscapement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiss 11-jewel escapement — the jewelling technique of fine wristwatches, reducing friction and extending working life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstronomical display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earth's yearly orbit and 24-hour rotation; the moon orbiting 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\u003eChime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarterly Westminster chime on four polished bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNight shut-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely turned dial with a separate seconds dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanism suspended within a glass cube, milled rosette rondeau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 × 34 × 34 cm (H × W × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel\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\u003eIs the movement mechanical or quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully mechanical: a nickel-plated 8-day spring-wound movement, hand-wound, with no electricity or battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a Swiss 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, and the escapement itself is Swiss-made. They reduce wear, hold accuracy, and extend the working life of the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the chime be quieted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn automatic night shut-off silences the chime 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 brass version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe movement and specifications are identical. Only the finish differs: nickel gives a cooler, more contemporary shine, while brass has a warm, classic tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the Tellurium 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are different models. The Tellurium IV is larger at 37 × 34 × 34 cm, has its mechanism suspended in a glass cube, and carries a Swiss jewelled escapement. The Tellurium 1 is smaller at 35 × 29 cm and adds a full manual chime shut-off lever alongside the automatic night shut-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from the Astrolabium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are astronomical clocks, but the Astrolabium runs on a quartz movement and simply displays the heavens. The Tellurium IV is fully mechanical, carries a Swiss jewelled escapement, and adds the Westminster chime on four bells — an orrery and a chiming clock in a single piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need servicing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, like any precision mechanical movement — a specialist clockmaker should inspect and oil it every few years. That is what keeps it running for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hermle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranz Hermle \u0026amp; Sohn\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1922 in Gosheim, in Germany's clockmaking heartland near the Black Forest. Within a decade it had become one of the most advanced makers of clock movements in Europe, and it remains among the world's largest manufacturers of mechanical movements. Now in its third generation, Hermle builds every movement in Germany and supplies clockmakers across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hermle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44693502623936,"sku":"809001001005001","price":60514.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/3676\/5376\/files\/23046-000352__89472.1495286086.jpg?v=1711018537","url":"https:\/\/lazado.sa\/en\/products\/tellurium-iv-nickel","provider":"LAZADO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}