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For the record. Most analog clocks have smooth motion for minute and hour (for the precision of the gearing). Its the second hand that ticks.
by dcomp 5y ago
For the record. Most analog clocks have smooth motion for minute and hour (for the precision of the gearing). Its the second hand that ticks.
- marvin 5y agoI don't know much about clocks, but the Swiss railway clocks are by some considered a canonical example of an analog clock, and they behave the way GP describes. But all other analog clocks I've ever seen behave the way you describe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_railway_clock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_railway_clock
- eythian 5y agoInteresting, the one I have moves the minute hand about 5 times per minute or so, rather than being continuous.
- kseifried 5y agoAnd conversely there are clocks with smooth movement of the second hand, some
- kseifried 5y agoAnd conversely there are clocks with smooth movement of the second hand, something I prefer because then there's no annoying ticking noise.