The Congreve – Rhodium & Carbon Fibre

The Congreve is a kinetic celebration of mechanical timekeeping, its rolling ball tracing measured arcs above three independent dials for hours, minutes and seconds. In this contemporary edition, a rhodium-plated fusee movement is set against a gloss-lacquered carbon-fibre base.

A mitred crystal-glass canopy keeps the mechanism fully visible, while blue-lacquered Breguet-style hands and silver-plated dials sharpen the modern, monochromatic presentation.

Mechanical Art in Motion

The Congreve is constructed around a handmade solid-brass eight-day fusee movement, finished by hand before receiving its rhodium plating. Comitti’s movement making is deliberately exacting: brass work is fettled and polished, pivots are burnished, and bearing holes are carefully prepared to reduce wear and encourage smooth, precise running. Nothing is hidden behind a conventional clock case; the mechanism is presented as the object itself.

The rolling ball turns the regulating action into a slow mechanical performance, travelling across the tilting table while hours, minutes and seconds are displayed separately. Beneath the mitred crystal canopy, the Congreve occupies the line between fine horology and sculpture—a clock whose movement is meant to be watched.

Craftsmanship & Details

• Movement: Handmade solid-brass eight-day rhodium-plated fusee movement
• Storage: Gloss lacquered carbon fibre base with key compartment
• Glazing & fittings: Mitred crystal-glass canopy protecting the movement
• Dial: Silver-plated dials and blue-lacquered Breguet-style hands indicate hours, minutes and seconds separately
• Authenticity: Serial-numbered movement accompanied by a Comitti Certificate of Authenticity
• Options: Alternative bespoke finish combinations available by request
• Included: Mahogany-finished presentation travel case

Dimensions

• Height: 13.8 in. (35 cm)
• Width: 9.8 in. (25 cm)
• Depth: 9.8 in. (25 cm)
• Weight: 48.5 lb. (22 kg)

Made to order by Comitti of London. Subtle variations in natural materials and hand-finished details are part of each piece’s individual character.