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The collection

26 models in three series, from a 28‑part kit to a 280‑part one. Compare the series in the table, or filter by type and difficulty.

The three series: number of parts, build time and price
SeriesPartsBuild time
Alpha series28 to 641 hr to 2 hrs 30 min
Spectra series68 to 1322 hrs 30 min to 5 hrs
Omega series145 to 2806 hrs to 14 hrs

26 models

Alpha series

8 models: 28 to 64 parts, 1 hr to 2 hrs 30 min to build, €27 to €34.20

Mechanisms that are easy to read: a transmission, a cam, an escapement. You build one in an evening and see straight away what drives what.

Precision Ratchet Wheel

actual size 10 cm

Watchmaking, Alpha series

Parts
52
Build
2 hrs
Level
Intermediate

Compact Cardan Joint

actual size 8 cm

Power transmission, Alpha series

Parts
28
Build
1 hr
Level
Beginner

Miniature Differential

actual size 12 cm

Power transmission, Alpha series

Parts
64
Build
2 hrs 30 min
Level
Intermediate

Articulated Möbius Knot

actual size 14 cm

Topology & Kinetics, Alpha series

Parts
36
Build
1 hr
Level
Beginner

Teardrop Cam

actual size 10 cm

Teardrop Cam

€27.00

Power transmission, Alpha series

Parts
32
Build
1 hr
Level
Beginner

Paradoxical Gear

actual size 12 cm

Power transmission, Alpha series

Parts
42
Build
1 hr 15 min
Level
Beginner

Simple Anchor Escapement

actual size 12 cm

Watchmaking, Alpha series

Parts
48
Build
1 hr 30 min
Level
Beginner

Spectra series

9 models: 68 to 132 parts, 2 hrs 30 min to 5 hrs to build, €36 to €46.80

Instruments and multi-axis mechanisms: sextant, planetarium, Stirling engine, gearbox. Allow an afternoon or two.

Optical Iris Diaphragm

actual size 12 cm

Optics, Spectra series

Parts
68
Build
2 hrs 30 min
Level
Intermediate

High-Inertia Gyroscope

actual size 14 cm

Physics, Spectra series

Parts
72
Build
3 hrs
Level
Intermediate

Earth-Moon Orrery

actual size 22 cm

Astronomy, Spectra series

Parts
120
Build
5 hrs
Level
Advanced

Torsion Pendulum

actual size 12 cm

Watchmaking, Spectra series

Parts
95
Build
4 hrs
Level
Advanced

Perpetual Lunar Calendar

actual size 14 cm

Astronomy, Spectra series

Parts
88
Build
3 hrs 30 min
Level
Intermediate

Sequential Gearbox

actual size 18 cm

Power transmission, Spectra series

Parts
130
Build
5 hrs
Level
Advanced

Desk Sextant

actual size 20 cm

Desk Sextant

€40.50

Astronomy, Spectra series

Parts
105
Build
4 hrs
Level
Intermediate

Compact Hoberman Sphere

actual size 20 cm, open

Topology & Kinetics, Spectra series

Parts
132
Build
5 hrs
Level
Intermediate

Omega series

9 models: 145 to 280 parts, 6 hrs to 14 hrs to build, €49.50 to €85.50

The longest builds in the catalogue: clocks, chronographs, radial engine, orrery. Plan several sessions.

5-Cylinder Radial Engine

actual size 22 cm

Thermodynamics, Omega series

Parts
220
Build
10 hrs
Level
Expert

Large Hoberman Sphere

actual size 30 cm, open

Topology & Kinetics, Omega series

Parts
168
Build
7 hrs
Level
Advanced

Atlas Clock

actual size 35 cm

Atlas Clock

€85.50

Watchmaking, Omega series

Parts
280
Build
14 hrs
Level
Expert

Desk Chronograph

actual size 16 cm

Watchmaking, Omega series

Parts
175
Build
7 hrs
Level
Expert

Solar Orrery

actual size 30 cm

Solar Orrery

€76.50

Astronomy, Omega series

Parts
230
Build
10 hrs
Level
Expert

Kinetic Wave Automaton

actual size 30 cm

Topology & Kinetics, Omega series

Parts
155
Build
6 hrs
Level
Advanced

Large Desk Chronograph

actual size 20 cm

Watchmaking, Omega series

Parts
240
Build
9 hrs
Level
Expert

Bundles

Several models from the same family in one bundle, cheaper than buying the kits separately.

-11%

Discovery Set

Articulated Möbius Knot + Teardrop Cam: an endless loop to play with, and a cam that turns rotation into reciprocating motion. The ideal pair for a first build.

Contains

  • Articulated Möbius Knot
  • Teardrop Cam
€48.06€54.00

Save €5.94

-11%

Celestial Navigation Set

Perpetual Lunar Calendar + Desk Sextant: follow the Moon day by day, then measure its height above the horizon. The navigator's two instruments, together.

Contains

  • Perpetual Lunar Calendar
  • Desk Sextant
€68.09€76.50

Save €8.41

-10%

Applied Physics Set

Optical Iris Diaphragm + Stirling Engine Demonstrator: light tamed by twelve blades, the thermal cycle broken down piston by piston. Two physics instruments to build, then to run.

Contains

  • Optical Iris Diaphragm
  • Stirling Engine Demonstrator
€68.85€76.50

Save €7.65

-10%

Haute Horlogerie Set

Giant Watchmaker's Tourbillon + Desk Chronograph: the two queens of watchmaking complications, the rotating cage and the split-seconds, built with your own hands.

Contains

  • Giant Watchmaker's Tourbillon
  • Desk Chronograph
€117.45€130.50

Save €13.05

-13%

Grand Workshop Set

Sequential Gearbox + Kinetic Wave Automaton + Desk Chronograph: transmission, motion and timekeeping. Three complementary builds, our most ambitious set.

Contains

  • Sequential Gearbox
  • Kinetic Wave Automaton
  • Desk Chronograph
€135.46€155.70

Save €20.24