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Watches, clocks, and . . . sundials!


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On 4/3/2023 at 11:51 AM, al_roethlisberger said:

like teeeen-iny bits of friction accumulating in a clock mechanism bringing it to a halt ;)

Unless you purchase an A. Lange & Söhne; then the clock mechanism will never stop for several life times....

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15 hours ago, Speedfrog said:

Or you could buy a house with a sundial for the price of one of their timepieces... 

You wouldn't have to worry about grit bringing it to a halt and it would still indicate time a thousand years from now :P

I am not sure if a house mainly built from wood would last as long as a Zeitwerk. Those watches are practically immortal. My house is subjected to Tornadoes, Hurricanes and what not.

Of course, a sundial would be relevant here in Texas; however I can't wear my house on the wrist.

 

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No feinsmecker, but all you need,,
Cheers Tom.

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On 4/6/2023 at 9:53 AM, Speedfrog said:

Ok, let’s drift....

A real sundial is built on the ground, not attached to the house.

But if you really wanted to....

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Didn't Fred Flintstone have a simliar watch? Not as snazzy but the same style.

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On 4/11/2023 at 3:50 PM, guzzler said:

The true Luddites choice in horology.......

"TIMEX" does not equal A.Lange&Söhne in any measure, yet our V11 seem worthy of (mostly) analog solutions . . .

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I have two items from a company called Clocks for Bikes...unfortunately they went out of business a while back.  They were nice because they had a nice green backlight when pressed, so not too bright at night.  My temp gauge still functions, but the clock required services and I couldn't get it repaired.

Currently hunting for something new that fits with a 2002 time piece.

No Patek Philippe, Ball or Ulysse Nardin for the Scura however...

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