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Striking 10th of seconds in the morning traffic
The red hand sweeps regularly around the dial in 100 equal mini-jumps. It is a joy to observe it.
Most importantly, this watch is changing my entire notion of Time: one second used to be the smallest portion that I could embrace; now I am getting used to LIVING full intervals of time within the limits of one second.
In a way, my lifespan has stretched: I visualize that a lot goes on from one second to the next, thus making my time denser, fuller... It is almost a metaphysical experience.
My opinion is that Future will recognize this watch as a groundbreaking innovation, ahead of its time, probably.
If you look at it honestly and coldly, most horological complications lack direct utility in our electronic age; their worth lies in the intelectual and technical achievement, in the beauty of the concept and its exact realization. This is what fascinates us. In this sense, measuring 1/10th of a second with exact and perfectly visible realism expands the limits of our existence in a way that deserves respect and admiration.
Yours, enjoying small intervals of Life,
Frank
The way you describe what brought the 10th of seconds to you is brilliant.
Each second has to be fully lived.... +1.
Excellent.
Best,
Nicolas
Thank you, Nicolas
Well said. Let's live all those tenths of seconds to the fullest!
This message has been edited by passetemps on 2014-11-21 02:21:40
Same here, Nico,
I have so far not thought about the philosophical nature of this timepiece. Indeed, it reminds us on the importance of every single second of our lives. They may pass quickly but they still have their beginning, their end and the in-between. Its on us to make the in-between meaningful.
Magnificent!
Thanks, Frank, for opening our eyes.
Cheers,
Magnus
Thank you very much!
Definitely a keeper, each day I like it more.
I find that it is truly a fascinating piece. And regardless of the movement: the design, styling and finishing are extremely pleasing.
Purity of lines (completely based on the A386), harmony of colors (the yellowish silver tone of the dial is captivating, always different) and elegant proportions (it is a thin and large watch).
It is a watch that is easy to wear in all circumstances, and once in a while, an addictive toy to play with.
I normally don't look much at my chronos after activating them. With the Striking Tenth, I find really hard to stop watching, I feel that I am missing something beautiful, or wasting the complication if I don't follow the red hand around the dial when I have it running.
The technical and poetic achievement deserves respect, and the minimum respect consists in watching while it is doing its "show" for you, not ignoring it doing something else...
Not sure that I explain it well...
I have discovered that it is hipnotic!