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No hands, no numbers; it’s a clock you can count on

Trying to squeeze some new life out of the tried-and-true clock paradigm can be a frustrating design challenge. Likewise, creating a clock from the absolute minimal number of parts (e.g., no more than 6 components) can lead to some sleepless nights. Finally, trying to shoehorn everything into an itty-bitty space (roughly 2-x3-inches) and making it a portable, battery-powered clock can make even a seasoned project builder scream “Uncle!” Getting everything to work like, err, clockwork, priceless.

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How It Works: The $150,000 Watch

Porsche´s latest chronograph is the first watch with a digital display that´s driven by springs and gears. Here´s a look at a few of its 800 parts

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