Amazing clock

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

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You have to ask, why bother?

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

[Simon Williams 3Participant @simonwilliams3]

Cashier number 19 please………..

[JAParticipant @ja]

I would love to know what it does. I see that a recoil escapement is used which is probably no surprise since quite a lot of "things" are powered. I looked at the web site but it appears to be a picture book.

JA

[norman valentineParticipant @normanvalentine78682]

John, you ask why bother? It's obvious, because it can be done. I think that it is wonderful.

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

Well yes, it's wonderful! But all that complication to drive a novelty digital display from a probably lacklustre escapement!

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

Its a clock that draws the time on a mechanical writing pad. When the pad is shaken the numbers are erased. (the video is in a loop and only shows the same movement over and over, only showing the same time)

"Why bother?" Because you can. It becomes a moving piece of art as well as a clock. Very clever.

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I can see it appearing as a movie 'extra'.

Neil

[NJHParticipant @njh]

Well why bother to spend years and £££ making a model loco just to drive round and round in circles……..? 🚆

Norman

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