Tip top tick tock
We use watches to keep track of time. But what keeps track of our watches keeping track of time? Despite manufacturer guarantees and cutting-edge manufacture, all mechanical devices are susceptible to imperfections. Which is where the Frédérique Constant Analytics Clip comes in.
Performing a function traditionally done by an expensive desktop watch-timing device, the pocket-size US$99 (RM440) Clip uses the same principle – measuring the beats of a mechanical watch – except in a far more portable form. It won’t be as accurate as professional-grade timing machines, but it doesn’t purport to be; Frédérique Constant reports that the device measures accuracy of within ±0.2 seconds per day, which is more than adequate for a consumer-level device.
How does it work? Quite simply, actually. The clip latches on to the dial and an internal microphone records and measures the oscillations of the balance wheel, channelling that data to the accompanying Frédérique Constant SwissConnect Analytics App via cable (on iOS and Android), which is then crunched into visual form that enables easy comparison and measurement. The Clip supports a huge range of frequencies – from 14,400 VPH to 36,000 VPH – covering almost every model in the market, with neophytes able to opt for an auto-detect option. The time is now, and with the Frédérique Constant Analytics Clip, you can be sure that it’ll always be right.
