![]() ![]() Maybe it will help spark your interest in finding the degree you really want!Įver heard of Horology? Birmingham City University offer a seriously unique and interesting degree. In this blog, we’ll talk about a few of the relatively unknown degrees that you can study. With over 50,000 courses across the UK to choose from, there are many possibilities. Finding that one course that suits you is essential to enjoying your time at university, but can sometimes be the most difficult things to decide on. Possibly one of the toughest parts about university. Crott, and Bonhams for their valued contribution to this article.Choosing a course. There is no substitute for “real life” engagement, and Escapement Models continue to play a vital role in promoting understanding whether physical or virtual in their construction”.Īcknowledgements: I would like to thank Alexandra Bond, Jeremy Hobbins, Antiquorum, Auktionen Dr. We believe the task really embeds the fundamental principles of Escapement Adjustment, the importance of obtaining equal Depthing and Drop, and the effect of adjusting one pallet has on the operation of the other. We also ask them, whether Watch or Clock students, to make a Recoil Escapement using traditional techniques. On our BA Horology at BCU we ask all of our students to model virtual escapements using Solidworks, and some have these 3D printed to create “real” examples they can get their hands on. Computer generated CAD drawings can be animated to provide “working” representations of moving components, and the internet is a valuable source of examples, though not always entirely correct, they provide valuable discussion aids. Often the horologist’s brain is better wired to understand from visual stimuli, so these models still have their place, except the World has now moved into a digital arena. The 2D Drawings and lengthy descriptive passages found in textbooks can be difficult to grasp and, in these days of increasing inclusivity in education, any educator welcomes different ways to communicate and so improve understanding. Any physical representation of a working device allows the eager student of Horology to better understand how things work, and where possible even see the effects of minor adjustment. Perhaps they even took the form of the Apprentice Piece, much loved by furniture makers and engineers. “The Horological Museums for the World often have exquisite examples of oversized Escapement models that have been beautifully created either to showcase an individual’s craftsmanship, or as a means to allow others to fully understand the complexities of their design and operation. ![]() Sold for CHF 6,000 including buyer’s premium. Sold by Antiquorum at their ‘Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces’ sale, Geneve, 28 June 2020, (Lot 335). Examples of fine escapement models recently sold at auction include the following:Īn Omega demonstration escapement model with winding key, case and a plaque dated 1948. Of course, they also make for make superb collector items as well. Positively their comments, (below), support the idea that these ‘real’ models are still relevant, albeit in combination with CAD design software generated models and even 3D printed versions. The School is part of Birmingham City University, UK. Jeremy Hobbins is the Deputy Head of School & Course Leader at the School of Jewellery which offers a BA (Hons) Horology Degree. Alexandra Bond is the Museum Manager for The Museum of Timekeeping, based in Upton, Newark in the UK. To get some thoughts on this topic I asked two people involved in horology and education. They are fascinating items, but in a world of computer based learning and advanced software are these real models still relevant or are they now just collector items? As an auction reporter I see these models come up for auction at various horology sales. One item that has been used for years by horologists to assist learning is the escapement demonstration model. Concepts and theories can be taught but a practical demonstration is often central to how we actually learn. London.Įscapement demonstration models - still relevant or now just a collector item?Īlmost intrinsic to all learning is the need to demonstrate how something works. By: Richard Fox, Freelance Auction Reporter – Watches & Horology.
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