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.

  • FaceDeer@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    It’s basically just style. I don’t get why people worry about wearing specific brands of shoes, or why some folks still insist on wearing ties. Conversely, some strange people don’t understand why I like to wear a cloak while out walking on a blustery fall day.

    Some people just really like watches with hands.