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MB&F Horological Machine No.2.2 Is a Formidable Keeper of Time
Horological Machine No.2 Brings Steampunk to Your Wrist, Bankruptcy to Your Life

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bonedog73
10/28/09

In reply to MB&F Horological Machine No.2.2 Is a Formidable Keeper of Time
Sure looks neato but......I dont see anywhere that this thing actually tells the time..

My wife bought me a fancy Diesel watch a few Christmas's ago but I never used it to tell time, I'm so used to popping out the cell phone. Looks cool as hell though! #horologicalmachine
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ninjagin
10/28/09

In reply to MB&F Horological Machine No.2.2 Is a Formidable Keeper of Time
I gotta say, I like these unconventional designs. I just wish mechanical art pieces such as this could be produced at a sub-$1000 price point. I know, I know, if you make 'em cheap it dilutes the brand, but if you make a new brand to exercise more affordable versions of these fascinating little timekeeping gumdrops, that would not be the case, and volume might make a little bit of scratch... Hell, you could sell the quartz version for $500 and make a killing. #horologicalmachine
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FrankenPC
10/28/09

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I'm not sure what Giz's obsession is with watches. Frankly, I have a ton of electronic devices which tell me the time. And they are synchronized with various networks. Screw watches. Especially the "holy crap I can't ever afford one of these" watches. #horologicalmachine
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ninjagin
10/28/09

@FrankenPC: A mechanical watch is not worn for accuracy, although accuracy is prized. It's a personal celebration of mechanical excellence. There's also a certain elegance to a device that does not use electricity to function. Design (including watch design) is also something that gets a lot of room at Giz, from architecture to furniture to lighting and on and on. Finally, a watch is usually the only piece of "jewelry" that a man can openly wear (other than a wedding ring) without looking ridiculous. I think watches are just fine on Giz, and I appreciate seeing the latest new bauble. #horologicalmachine
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