Pm36-1

From G. Gerlach

We prepared a watch with remind this great polish construction. There are two versions of the watch like there were two versions of the locomotive: Pm36-1 – with white dial, polished case and mesh bracelet Pm36-2 – with black dial, sandblasted case and leather strap The watch is equipped with mechanical movement with hand winding (Seagull ST3620), Power reserve is up to 56 hours. The Pm36 steam locomotive was designed in 1936 in First Polish Factory of Locomotives FABLOK. The main constructor was Kazimierz Zembrzusk great polish designer, inventor and scientist. Before 2nd World War only two prototypes were built the same year. First of them (Pm36-1) had an aerodynamic cover. Aerodynamic cover was tested in a aerodynamic tunnel in Warsaw University of Technology. The second one (Pm36-2) had a standard look. Top speed of aerodynamic version was 20 km/h higher then the version without fairing, archiving astonishing for that time 140 km/h. The Pm36-1 gained a gold medal at the 1937 International Exposition of Art and Technology in Paris (Expo). It was a great success for a growing industry of independent Poland between World Wars. Only one locomotive survive the World War II. It was Pm36-2. It was in service until 1966. Letter it was transfered to Warsaw Railway Museum. In 1995 it went through a major overhaul and returned to the service as a tourist attraction in Wolsztyn Museum. It was named „Piękna Helena” – „Beautiful Helen”. Technical details: Seagull ST3620 movement Case size: 43x52x13 mm Case made from surgical stainless steel 316L, polished Waterproof: WR100 White face Luminous hands and face Sapphire glass, one side covered with anti-reflective coating Mesh bracelet, 22mm lug-to-lug size 24 month warranty