Saw clocks
Traditionally and individually made for you
The saw clock is by its design a mechanical precision gravity clock in which the clock body is driven by its own weight by sliding down a rack. The mass of the precision movement, which is additionally magnified by a solidly designed metal case, serves as the weight for the drive. The movement moves vertically from its highest position (top) downwards on a rack. Instead of a barrel or chain winding mechanism, the movement contains a gear wheel that engages directly with the rack.
When the body of the clock sinks, the rack is forced to rotate and drives the clock. The watch is wound by simply pushing it upwards on the rack. The running time of the Richard Bürk saw clock is defined by the length of the rack. Based on suggestions and customer requests, electromechanical winding systems are being investigated in the current new developments in the field of winding systems (vertical movement movement).
The similarity of the rack to a saw gives the clock its name.
Saw clocks were mainly manufactured between the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Richard Bürk GmbH saw clocks have an escape wheel escapement and all shafts are fitted with ruby bearing jewels, which ensures that the movement runs almost maintenance-free and precisely. In the field of saw clocks, Richard Bürk GmbH offers an almost unlimited range of design possibilities.
The use of different materials glass, ceramic, steel, aluminium, wood, etc. (e.g. glass carriers, glass plates) and colours up to personalised clocks (e.g. name dial, dedication, etc.).
Please let us know your wishes… we will be happy to realise them for you…