The Aquilo Chronometer emerged from the fusion between leading British furniture maker LINLEY and famed British chronometer specialist Thomas Mercer to produce an extraordinary piece of horological furniture that highlights their respective expertise and celebrates marine chronometry and cabinet-making. Its movement features several astronomical complications while the casing is made from marine-grade stainless steel, atop a base crafted out of blue eucalyptus and solid oxidised oak. The design features extra-white crystal glass panels and a mirrored base so that all the inner workings can be observed.

David Linley started the discussion with Thomas Mercer back in November 2017, exploring ideas to create a unique horological piece of cabinetry. The ambition behind the project was to merge the expertise of two leading British makers and create a unique piece of horological furniture that would honour the complex new Thomas Mercer astronomical movement (Calibre TM 3002) and showcase LINLEY's cabinetry expertise, taking inspiration from all areas of maritime influence. The main piece was inspired by the bow of a yacht, while many other details were designed to evoke the sea and the world of sailing, with the aim of appealing to customers who value pedigree, handcrafted quality and peerless design. Another aspect of the brief was to ensure that all aspects of the instrument’s inner workings could be observed.

Sharing the same pursuit of design excellence and superior craftsmanship, our joint efforts culminated in a unique piece of British heritage that is a testament to our respective disciplines.

Aquilo is a statement, a celebration of craft, engineering and heritage embodied in a contemporary horological furniture piece.

The design is especially distinctive because the mechanism is housed in a case made from marine-grade stainless steel and offers an all-round view of the inner workings which can be admired in their entirety, from every angle, free from distortion thanks to a set of extra-white crystal glass. The story behind the design is also engaging, reflecting the influence of the ocean. Streamlined shapes evoke wave movement and draw inspiration from marine mammals. Blue eucalyptus, chosen for its figure, echoes the ripples of waves, while subtle elements of the design highlight the chronometer’s beautiful features. A mirror beneath the complex movement celebrates the piece from a different angle, while there are further subtle nods to nautical influences such as the winch-inspired turnkey and the suggestion of a rose des vents on the base.

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