Many of these antique dials have been restored to resemble their original condition. These compact versions are unique and an excellent choice for a sundial collection or for display in a smaller space.Īntique sundials are often made from cast iron, brass, bronze, or stone.
Some antique sundials are even pocket-sized to be used to tell time on the go. Flat sundials are typically laid on the ground in your garden or hung on the wall, depending on the design. There are two main styles of sundials available on eBay UK: flat armorial and large armillary. True North Correction: The Earth's magnetic pole, read by a compass, doesn't correspond to a Geographic North Pole, and must be adjusted by geographic location (see attached image and reference below).Choosing the Right Sundial for Your NeedsĪre you looking to add a new piece to your sundial collection? Do you want a unique decorative item to display in your garden? Whatever your needs, eBay offers a variety of vintage and contemporary sundials for sale.Equation of Time Correction: Sundial readings will need to subtract or add time due to the elliptical orbit of the Earth (see attached image).Time-Zone (Longitude) Correction: Standard time zones are 15 degree of longitude and each degree equals 4 minutes of time.Daylight Saving Time Correction: Adjust time by one-hour.Where, L = latitude, H = angle between a given hour-line and the noon hour-line, t = the number of hours before or after noon While equatorial sundials have evenly spaced hour lines that are 15 degrees apart, horizontal sundials must calculate hour lines with the following formula: The Sundial Watch Collection are all horizontal sundials, with the exception of The Traveler, which is a diptych sundial, a combination of a vertical and horizontal sundial.
To be accurate, sundials need to be calculated for a specific local geographical latitude the angle of the gnomon must equal the local latitude and aligned with true North. All watches contain a compass inlay to orient north and keep you moving in the right direction. Using a resin-based Objet 3D printer, each watch is crafted with digital precision and made from a fused combination of a flexible material in the watchband and hard material for the watch body. Each Sundial Watch is made specific to your geographic coordinates, adjusting the gnomon and angle of the hours. The Sundial Watch Collection includes four designs personalized for your location and lifestyle. The Sundial Watch focuses your attention on light and shadow, developing a relationship with the sun and a more fluid perception of time. The Sundial Watch allows you to escape “digital time” and the anxiety created by the constant seconds ticking away your day. The 3D printed Sundial Watch Collection combines the latest in digital fabrication technology with ancient knowledge of the sun’s movement. Your Sundial Watch will never run out of batteries or need a recharge, but cloudy days could pose a problem. Used for millennia, the sundial is the tried and true way to tell time, connecting you to the natural cycles of the sun. No batteries, no apps, no accelerometer, just classic design. The sundial watch is the original smartwatch, with location specific design that utilizes the power of the sun to tell time. With all these newfangled smartwatches coming out, perhaps it’s time to get back to the basics.
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