{"product_id":"lego-5009045-chronometer","title":"LEGO® Chronometer 5009045","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEGO® Chronometer 5009045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of maritime navigation history recreated in LEGO® bricks — a beautifully unusual display model originally released as a LEGO® Insiders reward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before GPS and satellite navigation, sailors relied on extraordinarily accurate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine chronometers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help determine their position at sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEGO® Chronometer 5009045 turns that fascinating piece of nautical history into a compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150-piece display model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, housed inside an elegant brick-built wooden-style case with decorative gold detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the hinged-looking presentation box and inside sits the chronometer itself, featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprinted clock face mounted within a tilting mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by the gimbal systems used to help real marine chronometers remain level as ships moved through the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark-brown case is part of the charm. 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Real expedition ships depended on chronometers for navigation, making this little instrument a wonderfully appropriate companion display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also an interesting story behind the set itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEGO® Chronometer 5009045 was originally released on Black Friday, 29 November 2024, through the LEGO® Insiders Rewards Centre for 2,400 Insiders points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It therefore began life as a special loyalty reward rather than as a conventional mainstream boxed LEGO® set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat unusual origin makes it especially appealing for collectors of LEGO® promotional items, maritime enthusiasts or anyone who enjoys LEGO models based on real historical objects rather than traditional vehicles and buildings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also makes a surprisingly thoughtful gift for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esailor, boat owner, navigation enthusiast, history fan or collector of nautical objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — particularly someone who is unlikely to expect that LEGO® ever produced a marine chronometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet number: 5009045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme: Promotional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtheme: Insiders Reward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces: 150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 10+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released as a LEGO® Insiders reward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally redeemable for 2,400 Insiders points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrick-built marine chronometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative wooden-style presentation case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-coloured detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted clock face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTilting chronometer mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 8 cm wide, 8 cm deep and 5 cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaritime history, an elegant presentation box and a wonderfully unexpected LEGO® subject — a distinctive little display model that originally began life as a special Insiders reward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarning! 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