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Oct. 17, 1966 - Exhibition Of Clocks In London: Some of the finest examples of modern Swiss and English clocks using the most advanced as well as traditional means of operation, will be on display from tomorrow (Oct 18) at Aspreys, the Bond-street jewellers. Loading Swiss watch makers- among them Patek Phillipe, Luxor, Royale and Jaeger-LeCoultre-and the English company Elliott, are represented in an exhibition of nearly 200 clocks, the first of its kind to be held in this country. Miss Anne Aldred-Rediffusion Television's Weather Girl, pictured at today preview, with a Patek Philippe photo-electric-clock. The 29-jewel movement of these clocks responds not only to sunlight; it also converts artificial light (as from an electric bulb) into running power. Since the high precision movement is subject to only minimum friction, it requires but modes doses of light; a four hour daily exposure to a more 200 lux-as is in a normally illuminated room-is sufficient to wind it. The clock will continue to operate for one year in complete darkness, due to the reserve capacity of its micro-accumulator, one of which Anne Aldred is holding

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