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I do hope watchmakers start to integrate "computational" (instead of temporal) complications into their watches, like a mechanical turing machine or other tiny
by 7373737373 2y ago
I do hope watchmakers start to integrate "computational" (instead of temporal) complications into their watches, like a mechanical turing machine or other tiny mechanical computers or calculators which I believe have never been constructed this small.
Inspiration:
Wooden Turing Machine: https://youtube.com/watch?v=vo8izCKHiF0 https://youtube.com/watch?v=vo8izCKHiF0
Curta Calculator: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDn_DDsBWws https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZDn_DDsBWws
Zuse Z1 Computer: https://youtu.be/R5XnuT6ZLKg?t=283 https://youtu.be/R5XnuT6ZLKg?t=283
Maybe also analog ones!: https://youtube.com/watch?v=s1i-dnAH9Y4 https://youtube.com/watch?v=s1i-dnAH9Y4
- appplemac 2y agoIt feels like a lot of complications the watchmakers are building now are stuck in the early 20th century. Sure, perpetual calendars will always be useful, but what about: * pomodoro focus timers * multiple TZ support - like GMT watches but more than one additional TZ shown at once * timers * alarms
- kingkongjaffa 2y agoAll of those already exist. World timers show every timezone Alarms and timers are available. Pomodoro can be done with something as simple as a rotating divers bezel. I agree it would be cool to have them more available in cheaper watches, most complications increase the cost and the more niche you get
- microtherion 2y agoWhat I really want is a mechanical bluetooth implementation. It would open up so much other functionality…
- 7373737373 2y agoMaybe possible with a mechanical speaker and microphone, or a tense string between two watches ;)
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