Table clock NT 14 – Masterpiece of the art of clockmaking with innovative calendar function
The NT 14 table clock from Matthias Naeschke is a tribute to the fine art of clockmaking. It combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative technology and presents itself as a stylish work of art for connoisseurs of exquisite timepieces. For over four decades, we have been passionately dedicated to perfection in the construction of exceptional clocks. With the NT 14, we present a table clock that impresses with its unique calendar mechanism and elegant design.
Innovative calendar mechanism – intuitive and fascinating
Instead of conventional subsidiary dials or specific dial inscriptions, the NT 14 cleverly integrates the calendar display into a classic dial design:
– Date: The minute scale serves as a date scale. Minute “1” corresponds to the first day of the month, minute “31” to the end of the month. A second, gold-plated minute hand intuitively indicates the current date.
– Month: An additional gold-plated hour hand points to the 12 Roman numerals, where “I” stands for January, “II” for February and so on.
– Day of the week: A discreet window display below the center of the dial shows the current day of the week.
At midnight, the date and day of the week change automatically, while a spectacular display of mechanical perfection unfolds at the end of the month: The date hand jumps back from “31” to “1”, the month hand simultaneously advances to the following month and the weekday display updates itself. Thanks to discreet correction pushers, the calendar can be easily adjusted at any time.
Matching the calendar – Precise movement with monthly running time
The heart of the NT 14 is a monthly rotor with drive via barrel and worm gear. Instead of a chain, a very flexible, 1 mm thick stainless steel cable ensures even power transmission from the barrel to the fusee. The gold-plated full-plate movement is designed for durability and the complex calendar mechanism is cleverly concealed between the dial and movement. A heavy half-second compensation pendulum regulates the precise rate. The movement is mounted on four solid, artistically designed columns – some gold-plated, some silver-plated.
Aesthetics in perfection – materials and design
The NT 14 is not only a technical masterpiece, but also an aesthetic statement. The case base made of fine sapele mahogany with a high-gloss finish emphasizes its timeless elegance. Gold-plated, ornamented bronze inlays in the base and the hand-edged bronze bezel set subtle, stylish accents. The clear lines and the use of five bevelled crystals offer an unobstructed view of the precisely crafted movement and allow the beauty of the mechanism to shine through in all its glory.
A dial with depth and character
The three-dimensional dial of the NT 14 fascinates with its artistic design and fine craftsmanship:
- A satin-finished and gold-plated base plate bears the hand-engraved brand name and serial number.
- The applied chapter ring and the slightly recessed subsidiary dials for the small seconds create an attractive visual depth. Both elements are also hand-engraved and silver-plated using the traditional method.
- Breguet hands made of blued steel for the time display and gold-plated brass for the calendar display ensure perfect readability.
With the NT 14 table clock, you will experience the perfect combination of traditional art of clockmaking and innovative mechanics – a masterpiece that not only measures time, but celebrates it.