We always seem to be talking of the future and the latest developments in these pages. So, it may be a refreshing change, especially as Ronson are renowned for our precision, to celebrate the work of a precision hero of the past – linking to a recent article in Gear Technology on John Harrison (1693 – 1776). He was a British clockmaker (and carpenter) whose precision chronometer enabled seafarers to calculate longitude with such an astounding degree of accuracy that it revolutionised exploration.
This article in Gear Technology pays tribute to this lesser known ‘master of the gears’…
If this has whetted your appetite for the subject, there is an informative video and feature film of Harrison’s endeavours in precision. Surely, a character worthy of celebrating in the gear industry!