Kala Collector’s Gift Set
Kala Collector’s Gift Set
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Includes:
1x Sundial + Sundial Case
1x Nocturnal + Nocturnal Case
1x Collector's Case
About the Sundial
⟶ Tells the true solar time anywhere in the world using just the power of the sun, achieving surprising accuracy estimated by experts to be better than +/- 10 minutes!
⟶ Crafted by our family of watchmakers for over 25 years in the same small workshop near Graz in Austria!
⟶ Measures just 60mm / 2.36 inches in diameter, fitting easily in your pocket and meeting the international sizing standard for pocket watches too!
⟶ Solid brass & steel construction, with artisan black ink and every third sundial fully disassembled & checked to ensure quality!
⟶ Inspired by the historic Universal Equinoctial Ring Sundial, currently on display at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich!
⟶ Can also be used as a precise compass once set up, making a truly versatile instrument!
About the Nocturnal
⟶ A pocket star clock that tells the time at night at any location in the northern hemisphere using the fixed stars visible in the night sky!
⟶ Features a historic tide computer on the reverse, helping you determine the time of high tides at your current location!
⟶ Measures just 60mm / 2.36 inches in diameter, fitting easily in your pocket and meeting the international sizing standard for pocket watches!
⟶ Will remain accurate for many years because the variation in the direct ascension varies very little over the course of centuries, making it a truly long-lived instrument!
⟶ Produced to our designs & exacting standards by our friend Joaquin and his small team outside of Madrid, Spain!
⟶ Solid brass construction, with every Nocturnal carefully hand-checked to ensure quality!
About the Cases
⟶ Handcrafted in Turkey from premium faux leather! (Because the chemicals used to treat leather could damage your sundial & nocturnal)
⟶ Designed to carry your Sundial & Nocturnal anywhere, featuring a convenient belt loop and key ring!
⟶ Abrasion and stain resistant!
⟶ Snap fastener, rivets and key ring all come in a vintage brass finish with rich patina!
⟶ Logo and instrument symbol applied in gold foil!
⟶ Gold coloured bonded nylon thread used for maximum durability!
⟶ Comes with a soft cotton dust bag for scratch prevention!
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Sundial
Although sundials have been around for a very long time, they never worked across latitudes until around 500 years ago.
At that time the Universal Equinoctial Ring Sundial - the inspiration for our sundial - began to be used by a new wave of sailors, explorers and travellers.
Our sundial tells the true solar time anywhere in the world because the Sun's angle to the equatorial plane takes different values over the course of the year, and the small hole mask in the centre of the sundial is adjustable, plus set to the date.
Once set up it is also a model of our planet with the bridge parallel to the earth's axis, so it can thus be used as a precise compass too!
Nocturnal
Produced in a small workshop outside of Madrid, Spain, this carefully crafted instrument measures just 60 mm (around 2 inches) in diameter and meets the international sizing standards for pocket watches. Made out of solid brass, the Kala Pocket Nocturnal and Tide Computer is a contemporary take on historical models.
The nocturnal is a star clock that is used to obtain the time at night using fixed stars visible in the northern hemisphere. On the backside is a historic tide computer, helping you determine the time of high tides at your current location.
This charming instrument can only be used in the Northern Hemisphere as it relies on the Polar Star (Polaris) to tell your local time. It will remain operationally accurate for many years because the variation in the direct ascension varies very little over the course of centuries, making it a truly long-lived instrument and unique gift
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Sundial specifications
⟶ Made of solid brass and steel with artisan black ink coating - for a reassuring weight.
⟶ Fully assembled weight: 40 g.
⟶ Ø 60 mm / 2.36 inches diameter.
⟶ Includes 10 language instruction manual.
⟶ Comes with an organic cork inlay and an elegant white slider case.
⟶ The outer and inner rings can be folded together for easy transport.
Nocturnal specifications
⟶ Made of solid brass and steel with artisan black ink coating (providing a reassuring weight)
⟶ Fully assembled weight: 60g.
⟶ Ø 60 mm / 2.36 inches diameter.
⟶ Includes 2 language instruction manual (English and German)
⟶ Comes with an organic cork inlay and an elegant grey slider case.
Case specifications
⟶ Handcrafted in Turkey from premium faux leather (because the chemicals used to treat leather could damage your sundial).
⟶ Abrasion and stain resistant.
⟶ Comes with a soft cotton dust bag for scratch prevention.
Collector’s Case specifications
⟶ Collector’s Case only weight: 64 g.
⟶ Fully assembled weight including Sundial & Nocturnal: 240 g.
⟶ 174 mm / 6.85 inches width.
⟶ 93 mm / 3.66 inches height.
⟶ 30 mm / 1.18 inches depth
Individual Cases
⟶ Individual case only weight: 33 g.
⟶ Fully assembled weight including Sundial: 73 g.
⟶ Fully assembled weight including Nocturnal: 93 g.
⟶ 80 mm / 3.15 inches width.
⟶ 80 mm / 3.15 inches height.
⟶ 25 mm / 0.98 inches depth.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
SHIPPING & RETURNS
We ship to time enthusiasts all over the world!
Rates are calculated when you get to the checkout, and if you are in the EU or USA your Collector’s Gift Set will usually arrive in 2-3 days.
Returns are no problem either - just contact us via the chat button on this website to get things arranged.
We also offer an exclusive lifetime manufacturer's guarantee, and are happy to offer a full refund if requested.
