Barometers Realm

The Soviet Household Barometer BK-C1, manufactured in 1991 by the Ulyanovsk Instrument Design Bureau, showcases a robust yet elegant design. Its metal case is bordered by a thin brass bezel that holds a flat glass cover, giving a clear view of the instrument's open metal dial. The dial features dual scales in hectopascals and millimeters of mercury, providing versatile measurement options. Aviation technologies and special alloys are used in the construction of the Vidi capsule and the movement transmission mechanism, ensuring durability and precision. All components of the mechanism are solid, with a subtle golden hue, housed within a brass recess that gives the impression of a radiant glow emanating from the open dial, like the gleam from an open treasure chest.

The mechanism itself resembles the conventional continental cantilever design but includes unique features developed by the manufacturer, lending it an originality that sets this barometer apart from others of its type.