Technabob » ross mcbride http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Extra Normal Watch Isn’t So Normal After All http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/18/extra-normal-watch/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/18/extra-normal-watch/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:40:59 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2008/02/18/extra-normal-watch/ These minimal analog watches have a little secret. Using some clever optical trickery, the current hour gradually appears and disappears from view.

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You see, that hour hand isn’t really a hand at all. It’s actually a cutout in a solid round disc covering the face of the watch. As the disc turns, the hour gradually comes into view, then vanishes as the next hour emerges.

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Designer Ross McBride’s Extra Normal is one of several watches in his Normal Timepieces series. Featuring a brushed stainless steel case and either a black or white leather band, you can find the Extra Normal watch from Nova68 for $199 each.

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