A French company (SilMach) backed by Timex Group is claiming to have opened a new chapter in watchmaking with the creation of a silicon motor that matches the accuracy of quartz-based movements with the elegance of a mechanical watch’s sweeping hands.

  • TechAnon@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I’m a tech guy and don’t give a crap about the sweeping motion of a watch hand. I’d rather have a watch that tells me the time, date, my messages, and vitals while also being able to configure how it looks plus change that any time I like. Way more useful than, “Wow, look at that hand sweep by!”

    I guess I just don’t “get it” when it comes to watches like this. Is there something I’m missing?

    • long_chicken_boat@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      you’re not a tech guy, you’re a tech enthusiast.

      someone who understands computers will reduce the “smart” devices in their home to the minimum.

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        1 year ago

        As a programmer, I’m pretty sure I understand computers. It all comes down to who you trust because at the end of the day we all have smart phones with us just about 24/7 with the potential to access just about every aspect of our lives in real-time. Personally, I don’t really trust any company so I limit what I put into my smart phone.

    • Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      I think it’s interesting just because it’s an innovation. Personally I’m not very interested in smart watches. Everyone’s different though