Clocks that properly represent time.

In summary, the ticking clock is more annoying than the continuous one. The ticking clock is more annoying than the continuous one.
  • #36
drizzle said:
Ha! Try one of these.

http://www.unitedgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Ziiiro-Gravity-and-Mercury-Watch-Photo.jpg


This looks just as cryptic as your signature!
 
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  • #37
One needs to keep de mind busy! :biggrin:
 
  • #38
Beautiful, but very feminine. Just not my cup of tea.
 
  • #39
Willowz said:
I was wondering about two types of clocks that I see often. One is continuous in manner and the other ticks from one second to the next.

Which clock properly represents time?

Personally, I think time should be represented as a flow and not in unitary fashion. What do you think?

Willowz said:
Does time flow in units? I'm not an expert, but wondering if describing in units (quanta) is proper.
Any clock is based on some periodic function. Analog and digital clocks both increment in discrete units, but can be mechanically engineered to appear to be continual.

Does the universe actually evolve in discrete configurations? Imo, no, but that's one way of modelling it.
 
  • #40
drizzle said:
Ha! Try one of these.

http://www.unitedgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Ziiiro-Gravity-and-Mercury-Watch-Photo.jpg

Wow, that's cool :cool:!
 
  • #41
Willowz said:
Beautiful, but very feminine. Just not my cup of tea.

Can you drink tea from them? :confused:

That would be more useful than to tell time! :biggrin:
 
  • #42
If you are offered a great deal on a Rolex, it might be wise to have educated yourself about watch movements beforehand. The difference is about the entire cost of the "Rolex" that you're thinking of buying.
 

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