Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Charles Fasoldt made this one-off model to demonstrate his detached gravity escapement and separate clock dial drive which was later used in the few tower and domestic clocks that he made. He was awarded a gold medal for this clock's unique design.
Charles Fasoldt is considered to be one of the most innovative and finest clock and watch makers in the United States. His limited output of horological and scientific instruments make his examples rare and sought after.
Video curtesy of Donald Saff.
Charles Fasoldt made this one-off model to demonstrate his detached gravity escapement and separate clock dial drive which was later used in the few tower and domestic clocks that he made. He was awarded a gold medal for this clock's unique design.
Charles Fasoldt is considered to be one of the most innovative and finest clock and watch makers in the United States. His limited output of horological and scientific instruments make his examples rare and sought after.
Video curtesy of Donald Saff.
