Kala Universal Pocket Nocturnal
Kala Universal Pocket Nocturnal
WORKS IN BOTH NORTHERN & SOUTHERN HEMISPHERES. VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY. ESTIMATED SHIPPING 7 APRIL 2025.
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⟶ Own the first Nocturnal ever that can tell the time at night at any location in EITHER the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere using the fixed stars visible in the night sky!
⟶ Produced in collaboration with designer Tony Sprent in Tasmania to utilise Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere and multiple celestial bodies in the Southern Hemisphere (Alpha and Beta Centauri, plus the Southern Cross)!
⟶ 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 in a small family workshop outside of Madrid, Spain!
⟶ Solid brass construction, with every Universal Pocket Nocturnal carefully hand-checked to ensure quality!
ABOUT THE NOCTURNAL
ABOUT THE NOCTURNAL
Produced in a small workshop outside Madrid, Spain, this carefully crafted instrument measures just 60 mm (approximately 2 inches) in diameter and meets international sizing standards for pocket watches. Made of solid brass, the Kala Universal Pocket Nocturnal is a contemporary take on historical models.
The Universal Pocket Nocturnal is a star clock used to determine the time at night using fixed stars visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres—Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere and Alpha & Beta Centauri, plus the Southern Cross, in the Southern Hemisphere.
This charming instrument 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
⟶ Made of solid brass and steel with artisan black ink coating (providing a reassuring weight)
⟶ Fully assembled weight: 81.8g.
⟶ 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.
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 Nocturnal 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.
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CRAFTMANSHIP
For this new and special product we used our 27+ years experience to find the perfect partner across Europe.
Joaquin and his team have decades of experience producing historical instruments and achieve the highest quality - with every Universal Pocket Nocturnal carefully checked before it leaves our workshop.
PRECISION
This charming instrument can be used in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere - for the first time ever.
The Universal Pocket Nocturnal really brings to life the interplay between different celestial bodies and manages to demonstrate surprising accuracy.
UNIQUENESS
Nocturnals have been used for many centuries but this one is totally unique and the first ever Universal Pocket Nocturnal. Produced in collaboration with designer Tony Sprent in Tasmania it utilises Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere and multiple celestial bodies in the Southern Hemisphere (Alpha and Beta Centauri, plus the Southern Cross) to tell the time.