Quick answer: THE OSCILLATOR is the most accessible KERIS piece and an ideal Christmas gift for a watch enthusiast. It enlarges the balance wheel and hairspring, the regulating heart of every mechanical watch, so that it can be set in motion by hand. It costs 1'800 CHF TTC.
What THE OSCILLATOR is
In a mechanical watch, the balance and hairspring oscillate several times a second, out of sight. THE OSCILLATOR brings this mechanism into the open: its balance measures close to 200 mm, and its motion is deliberately slowed so the eye can follow every swing. It does not tell the time; it shows what makes mechanical timekeeping possible.
Key facts
| Specification | THE OSCILLATOR |
|---|---|
| Collection | FOCUS — core collection |
| Diameter | 210 mm |
| Height | 270 mm |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Reference | THE OSCILLATOR 1675 |
| Price | 1'800 CHF TTC |
The details a watch lover will notice
- The 1675 engraving: the year Christiaan Huygens introduced the balance spring.
- The red jewel: a polymer jewel at the centre, a nod to the synthetic rubies of a watch movement.
- The finishes: micro bead-blasted anodized aluminium, brushed and polished surfaces, a stainless steel spring.
Why it works as a Christmas gift
It is immediately understood, even by someone who has never opened a watch. It is compact enough for a desk. And for a collector, it is a tribute to the organ that defines the precision of every watch he owns. THE OSCILLATOR is the second creation in the FOCUS line, after THE WINDING.
Where to buy it in the US and Qatar
Use the Ask availability at our partners button on the product page to reach a retailer, such as Time & Tide Watches in New York or Modern Home in Doha.
FAQ
Does THE OSCILLATOR need a battery?
No. You give it an impulse by hand and the hairspring begins to breathe.
Is THE OSCILLATOR a limited edition?
It belongs to the FOCUS core collection.