Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.08 x 4.88 x 2.44 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.28 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.02 x 2.01 x 2.01 inches |
Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Brand Name | NauticalMart |
Model Name | BR 48342X |
Color | A1 |
Material | Brass, Metal |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | INDIA OVERSEAS TRADING CORP |
Part Number | BR 48342X |
Style | Authentic |
Size | 4" |
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Brand | NauticalMart |
Material | Brass, Metal |
Item Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 4.25"L x 4.25"W |
Special Feature | Portable |
About this item
- Brass Anchor .
- West London Etched on the Compass
- Compass Measures approx 4.25" in diameter .
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Sundial Compass- India Overseas Trading Corp
Solid Brass Sundial Compass 4.5" in Diameter .
For bulk order contact India Overseas Trading Corp
Variety of compasses available .
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ASIN | B001ID2EX4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #777,554 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #66 in Sundial Clocks #5,828 in Collectible Figurines |
Date First Available | October 15, 2008 |
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Customers like the appearance of the navigation compass, mentioning it's pretty and a nice display item. They also like the value, and gift. However, some customers are disappointed that it didn't come with a box, case or instructions. Opinions are mixed on accuracy, ease of use, size, and quality.
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Customers like the appearance of the navigation compass. They mention it's pretty, a nice display item, and a beautiful piece to sit on the desk. Some appreciate the intricate design and the shiny finish. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"This is the perfect compass to decorate my narrow Murphy Bookcase. Can be adjusted to stand level on most surfaces to provide accurate directions...." Read more
"...It's pretty and neat..." Read more
"...I would say, a nice, inspired design. I adore compasses and time pieces, and this is a nice example. It's very tasteful and not expensive." Read more
"...across this and honestly did not know what it was but thought it looked super cool, I knew he did not have one, I also knew he probably already knew..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the navigation compass. They mention it's well worth the price, has good quality, and is a great purchase.
"...It's very tasteful and not expensive." Read more
"...I would say it's a good value for the price, and would look nice on a desk or as a decorative piece...." Read more
"...I can say that it's a solidly-built instrument that's worth triple its Amazon price tag. A must-buy for any nautical enthusiast." Read more
"...It is beautiful and totally exceeded my expectations, and it is HUGELY under priced! (Do't read that last part Amazon)" Read more
Customers find the navigation compass a great gift. They say it's cute, functional, and a good gift for anyone into steampunk. Customers also mention that the box it came in is really nice.
"...better than I had hoped for, and these really do make great gift pieces for an event...." Read more
"...For a very pretty novelty gift this is splendid. For a compass to point direction it is useless...." Read more
"...If not for that it's a gorgeous compass. Great as a gift" Read more
"...Great Gift for a gadget guy!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the navigation compass. Some mention it's well-crafted and handsomely designed, while others say it arrived broken and in pieces. The quality isn't that great, and it'd be better off buying a high-quality navigation device.
"...Also has sundial built in to determine time of day. Made of high quality, durable material, this will provide accurate readings for years to come,..." Read more
"I ordered one - it arrived with the glass cracked; however, it is very pretty, a good size for decor and of a nice heavy weight...." Read more
"...Overall the piece is crafted well enough for decoration and light use. For the price, it is a great buy.FUNCTION:..." Read more
"...would give this four and a half stars, but I gave it five for quality, craftsmanship, and it's overall steampunk feel...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the navigation compass. Some mention that it works correctly, is functional, and convenient for setting up any event. However, others say that it doesn't work, is not very accurate, and is wonky.
"...Made of high quality, durable material, this will provide accurate readings for years to come, and will look good doing it." Read more
"...The compass will need to point north, but first it needs to be "unlocked" via the sliding knob located below hour 4 through 7...." Read more
"...All of the parts work just fine for me...." Read more
"...The inclinometer is a nice touch, so you can compensate for your latitude and solstice months...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the navigation compass. Some mention that it makes for a great conversational piece, is shiny and detailed, and wonderful to set out as a beautiful table topper. However, others say that there were no instructions that came with it and no tutorial that it's me know how.
"...The engravings are clear with a few slight imperfections which give it an old-timey look...." Read more
"...Some criticized it for the lack of instructions and lack of good packaging, which really makes me want to knock off a star...." Read more
"...legs (screw type) bent in it's housing, but it is still very nice, fun and really looks good on a desk or coffee table." Read more
"...it doesn't come with any instructions, but I at least already knew how to use it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the navigation compass. Some mention it's a nice size, while others say it'll fit into the palm of their hand. Some say it is big enough to adjust and read the settings, while other say it was a bit smaller than expected.
"...I finally get the tape off, and this thing is tiny. TINY. Which, no big deal to me necessarily if it's new and undamaged...." Read more
"...It is good size but can easily fit into the palm of your hand. I've not tested it out in the daylight, but I imagine that it will be pretty accurate...." Read more
"Much smaller 3+" than description 5". Too small to use as a sundial, but hubby thinks it's fine as a display...." Read more
"...arrived with the glass cracked; however, it is very pretty, a good size for decor and of a nice heavy weight...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the gift box. They mention that it didn't come with a case, instructions, or a teak wood box as advertised. They also say that it needs a box and some instructions.
"...compass, however, it was disappointing to see that it did not arrive with the box to store it as shown in the product information photo in order to..." Read more
"...Compass seems wonky, and really not needed for daily life. Did not come with a box, case or instructions...." Read more
"...There was no (zero) packing paper inside to keep it from moving around...." Read more
"...It arrived safely packaged in plastic.It does not come with box." Read more
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SIZE/APPEARANCE:
I was unsure about ordering this compass sundial because of some of the reviews claiming that it did not function and was the wrong size. My sundial is about 4"-4.5" wide, and when fully open, it is just over 4" tall. Fully closed, it is just over 1" tall. It appears to be completely brass with a glass cover over the compass. I have confirmed that It is non-magnetic (nonferrous), so it is not just brass coated steel but rather made entirely of brass. The engravings are clear with a few slight imperfections which give it an old-timey look. Overall the piece is crafted well enough for decoration and light use. For the price, it is a great buy.
FUNCTION:
All of the parts work just fine for me. To allow the needle to move, you must pull a knob away from the flat piece of metal which holds the needle in place. Do the opposite to stop the needle from moving. The compass points north and is not liquid filled. There is not a rotation to set the declination, so you must manually rotate the entire base to set the declination for your area. The gnomon lifts up to cast the shadow. There is a scale or protractor that lifts up to set the latitude of your area. the face plate lifts up to align with the correct latitude marking on the protractor. There are adjustable feet to level the entire assembly once the other settings are in place. The threads on the feet mate to the base with a small amount of slop which is understandable for a mostly decorative item.
PACKAGING:
The glass was in tact and the packaging consisted of a plastic bag, bubble wrap, a small box, plastic air pillows, and a larger box.
The sundial is actually folded up. You will need to open up the latitude arm (has numbers 10 to 50 on it), and move the arm of the sundial until it is 90 degrees to the sundial. It may need to be adjusted for daylight savings time, so it ultimately be at an 80 degree or 100 degree angle. The compass will need to point north, but first it needs to be "unlocked" via the sliding knob located below hour 4 through 7. Next, find your latitude for your city. For example, St. Louis, MO, is at 38 degrees. The sundial will need to line up with the latitude on the latitude arm. Next, make sure the screw legs are all the same length, then place on a level surface under the sun. It may take a bit for the compass to line up with north, and this is pretty important for getting accurate time. Then, read the time on the shadow. If I'm wrong about anything I've described I apologize! Feel free to do your own research, though, and don't take what I say as gospel.
I'm not a sundial expert, and it still would have been nice to have instructions, but it's still a fun piece.
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The compass needle has only a weak magnetized end - which just means it takes longer to rest on North. The Sundial itself has a fold down gnomon (the blade that casts the shadow), which has just the right amount of friction to keep it down when you close it, and up when you're using it. The dial plate is hinged to allow full access to the compass, but the hinge is tight enough that when you set the latitude it stays put.
Speaking of setting the latitude... If you don't know how to use one of these - it's dirt simple. Line the gnomon up with the high towards due north, and the low end due south. Find the latitude for your address, then flip up the curved measure on the side, and angle the dial plate according to your latitude. where the shadow falls, that's your time.
Of course it isn't accurate to the minute - but the lines on the rim delineating the hour are further divided into 3 so that your estimating off of twenty minute intervals - so you can be fairly accurate to within 5 or ten minutes - as long as your set up accurately (facing north, latitude correct, etc.).
You'll want to take into account that no sundial factors in Daylight savings time, so depending on when and where you're using it, you may need to account for the hour change manually (i.e. it reads 4:30, when your other time device shows 5:30, etc.)
I'd buy this again in a heart beat. It was fun teaching my kids how to use it and set it up, and it looks fancy and old fashion at the same time. I'd buy it just to have it sit on my desk.
Es de buena calidad y realmente preciosa. La recomiendo a coleccionistas nauticos y público con inquietudes y curiosidad científica. Este artículo en concreto viene sin caja pero la misma comañía lo ofrece también con caja por un poco mas.