Le Défenseur du temps, Mechanical clock in Quartier de l'Horloge, Paris, France
The brass automaton clock stands four meters tall, featuring a warrior who battles against a dragon, bird, and crab on its spherical dial.
Jacques Monestier created this mechanical clock in 1979, which operated continuously until 2003 when it stopped due to maintenance funding issues.
The three mechanical creatures represent natural elements: the bird for sky, the dragon for earth, and the crab for sea, performing hourly battles.
Located at 8 rue Bernard-de-Clairvaux in the 3rd arrondissement, the clock performs its mechanical display every hour between 9 AM and 10 PM.
During specific times at noon, 6 PM, and 10 PM, all three mechanical creatures simultaneously attack the warrior accompanied by nature sounds.
Location: 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1979
Creator: Jacques Monestier
Height: 100 cm
Made from material: brass
GPS coordinates: 48.86226,2.35270
Latest update: May 25, 2025 22:48
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