Christiaan Van Der Klaauw – Astronomical Masterpieces CVDK PLANETARIUM Dunes of Mars Limited Edition 2022
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Mankind
has always been fascinated with the mysteries of our Universe.
Christiaan van der Klaauw proudly presents a beautiful tribute to our
planet Mars, the fourth planet in our Solar System.
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The mesmerizing CVDK
Planetarium Dunes of Mars in limited edition features the smallest
mechanical Planetarium in the world, made with a specially created CVDK
signature Aventurine Glass dial in red - portraying Mars its red sandy
grounds.
The mesmerizing CVDK
Planetarium Dunes of Mars in limited edition features the smallest
mechanical Planetarium in the world, made with a specially created CVDK
signature Aventurine Glass dial in red - portraying Mars its red sandy
grounds.
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Mars, known as the Red Planet, is a mostly dry and dusty place. A variety of colors can be seen on the surface, including the predominant rusty red the planet is known for. This rusty red color is iron oxide, just like the rust that forms here on Earth when iron oxidizes - often in the presence of water.
Mars, known as the Red Planet, is a mostly dry and dusty place. A variety of colors can be seen on the surface, including the predominant rusty red the planet is known for. This rusty red color is iron oxide, just like the rust that forms here on Earth when iron oxidizes - often in the presence of water.
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The smallest mechanical Planetarium in the world
This is the ultimate way to carry the universe closely to your heart. Our in-house designed module gives you the smallest mechanical heliocentric planetarium in the world.
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This smallest mechanical Planetarium in the world is located at the 6 o’clock position. (0.)The Sun is positioned exactly in the middle of the Planetarium. The planet closest to the Sun is Mercury. Mercury is followed by Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The planets orbit around the sun as follows:
This smallest mechanical Planetarium in the world is located at the 6 o’clock position. The Sun is positioned exactly in the middle of the Planetarium ۞
The planet closest to the Sun is Mercury. Mercury is followed by Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
The planets orbit around the sun as follows:
ROYAL
EISE EISINGA PLANETARIUMDISCOVER THE SOLAR SYSTEM
THE OLDEST WORKING PLANETARIUM IN THE WORLD
EISE EISINGA PLANETARIUMDISCOVER THE SOLAR SYSTEM
THE OLDEST WORKING PLANETARIUM IN THE WORLD
DISCOVER THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Suspended from the ceiling of the living room of a beautiful canal house in Franeker, is the oldest still working planetarium in the world. This accurately moving model of the solar system was built between 1774 and 1781 by the Frisian wool comber, Eise Eisinga.
Suspended from the ceiling of the living room of a beautiful canal house in Franeker, is the oldest still working planetarium in the world. This accurately moving model of the solar system was built between 1774 and 1781 by the Frisian wool comber, Eise Eisinga.
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WHO WAS EISE EISINGA
Eise Eisinga was born in Dronrijp on February 21, 1744. He attended primary school there. Like many children, at that time, he had to work at home, which his case was in his father’s wool combing establishment. In addition to combing wool, he inherited his father’s interest in matters such as astronomy and mathematics. He was so curious that he went to Franeker every week, where he studied Euclides’s maths books with Willem Wijtses, a wool dyer. At the age of 24, Eisinga married Pietje Jacobs, after which he settled in Franeker in 1768, working as a wool comber.
THE END OF TIME
On May 8, 1774, a special constellation of planets formed. In the early morning, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the moon were positioned closely in the sky. It was claimed that the mutual forces of these celestial bodies would knock the earth off its path and cause it to be burned up by the sun. A preacher from Bozum, Eelco Alta, made this prediction. In April 1774, the Leeuwarder Courant published a piece about the writing of this ‘lover of truth’, as he called himself. His piece of writing carried the title: ‘Philosophical concerns about the conjunction of the planets’. Alta’s ideas caused a lot of unrest among the population. The authorities attempted to intervene by banning the piece of writing, but the damage had already been done.
NO NEED TO PANIC
Eisinga’s vast knowledge of mathematics and astronomy came in handy when, in May 1774, turmoil broke out in response to Eelco Alta’s prediction. In order to give the people a correct picture of the solar system, he built a model of the solar system in his living room. Only seven years passed between his very first idea and the final realisation of this project. Since 1781, Eisinga’s model has closely followed the paths of the 6 planets in our solar system. This makes it the oldest still-functioning planetarium in the world.
WHO WAS EISE EISINGA
Eise Eisinga was born in Dronrijp on February 21, 1744. He attended primary school there. Like many children, at that time, he had to work at home, which his case was in his father’s wool combing establishment. In addition to combing wool, he inherited his father’s interest in matters such as astronomy and mathematics. He was so curious that he went to Franeker every week, where he studied Euclides’s maths books with Willem Wijtses, a wool dyer. At the age of 24, Eisinga married Pietje Jacobs, after which he settled in Franeker in 1768, working as a wool comber.
THE END OF TIME
On May 8, 1774, a special constellation of planets formed. In the early morning, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and the moon were positioned closely in the sky. It was claimed that the mutual forces of these celestial bodies would knock the earth off its path and cause it to be burned up by the sun. A preacher from Bozum, Eelco Alta, made this prediction. In April 1774, the Leeuwarder Courant published a piece about the writing of this ‘lover of truth’, as he called himself. His piece of writing carried the title: ‘Philosophical concerns about the conjunction of the planets’. Alta’s ideas caused a lot of unrest among the population. The authorities attempted to intervene by banning the piece of writing, but the damage had already been done.
NO NEED TO PANIC
Eisinga’s vast knowledge of mathematics and astronomy came in handy when, in May 1774, turmoil broke out in response to Eelco Alta’s prediction. In order to give the people a correct picture of the solar system, he built a model of the solar system in his living room. Only seven years passed between his very first idea and the final realisation of this project. Since 1781, Eisinga’s model has closely followed the paths of the 6 planets in our solar system. This makes it the oldest still-functioning planetarium in the world.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Collection: Astronomical Masterpieces
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Collection: Astronomical Masterpieces
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Model: CVDK Planetarium Dunes of Mars Edition
Movement
Movement
Type: Automatic mechanical
Calibre: CVDK7386,
35 jewels, twin barrel,
Power-reserve; 96 hour max., complication; CVDK Planetarium module.
The rotor is engraved with planets, stars and the ‘Sun with 12 Claws’, the logo of Christiaan van der Klaauw.
Each case is uniquely engraved with the name of one of the 6 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn.
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Functions
Hours, minutes, complication; date, month,
Planetarium; the watch is equipped with the smallest mechanical Planetarium in the world,
showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn around the Sun.
Case
Calibre: CVDK7386,
35 jewels, twin barrel,
Power-reserve; 96 hour max., complication; CVDK Planetarium module.
The rotor is engraved with planets, stars and the ‘Sun with 12 Claws’, the logo of Christiaan van der Klaauw.
Each case is uniquely engraved with the name of one of the 6 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn.
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Hours, minutes, complication; date, month,
Planetarium; the watch is equipped with the smallest mechanical Planetarium in the world,
showing the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn around the Sun.
Case
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High quality steel Ø 40 mm - CKPM3305
- Rose gold, Ø 40 mm - CKPM1105
- White gold, Ø 40 mm - CKPM7705
Sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case-back.
Dial
Aventurine Glass in red with white rhodium plated indexes and hands,
rhodium plated Planetarium with coloured Sun, Earth and Mars.
Strap
Brown leather.
Dial
Aventurine Glass in red with white rhodium plated indexes and hands,
rhodium plated Planetarium with coloured Sun, Earth and Mars.
Strap
Brown leather.
- Buckle: Logo engraved steel folding clasp.
- Buckle: Logo engraved rose gold folding clasp.
Exclusive model - Unique 6 piece
PRICES : € 49,500.- steel
Limited Edition: 6 unique watches in steel, each uniquely engraved with the
name of one of the 6 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn
name of one of the 6 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn
PRICES : € 70,000.- rose gold / € 75.300 White gold
Limited Edition: 6 unique watches in steel, each uniquely engraved with the
name of one of the 6 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn
name of one of the 6 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter or Saturn
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Press release - 2022
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