Years ago I had a watch made by the Swiss watchmaker Mondaine. It was called the "Don't Rush" watch because it had an hour hand but no minute hand! I know this sounds like a useless instrument, but it really wasn't; the hour markers were far enough apart and the watch was so precisely calibrated with fine increments on the dial that I would know the actual time within a few minutes. The upshot of the design was that it really made one feel that one didn't have to rush--hence the name! Time seemed to pass more slowly because there was no minute hand moving conspicuously around the dial and the hour hand moved so slowly it was imperceptible. Now, to the best that I am aware, only a few prestigious companies make one-handed watches and the prices are out of my range (considering that I am interested in its function and psychology, not its luxury branding). Just wondering if anyone has ever come across such a watch in your travels that is reasonably priced--let's say under $100 or so. Thanks for any leads or adding to the discussion...
Looking For a One-Handed Watch
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Oris makes a "Regulator" watch I believe, but it has a central minute hand, and an hour hand on the side. It's pretty pricey though... Otherwise, try removing the minute hand from a regular watch?
Here's a link: http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&watchid=10
Here's a link: http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&watchid=10
This company used to make a Regulator near your price point.
http://www.perpetual-watch.com/collection.html
http://www.perpetual-watch.com/collection.html
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The Botta watches would be the very ultimate in a one-handed watch....but starting at $600 they are also a long reach for me.
Try here.
Some nice ones. Some cheap ones. Some nice cheap ones.
They carry Botta Design from 250GBP up.
Some nice ones. Some cheap ones. Some nice cheap ones.
They carry Botta Design from 250GBP up.
Oh and while I was looking for that link, I found a really cool novelty:
Apparently, the 'hand' is a magnet that stops the ball rolling in the little groove. I imagine it'd feel a bit like wearing a sundial.
If I had 200 bucks or a few more wrists, I might spring for one.
Apparently, the 'hand' is a magnet that stops the ball rolling in the little groove. I imagine it'd feel a bit like wearing a sundial.
If I had 200 bucks or a few more wrists, I might spring for one.
Wow. I think I'd go crazy without the minutes, in addition to being late to everything.
Ah... single hand watches!
The choice of the discerning gentlemen.
Meistersinger is highly recommended.
I have a singular:
as well as a 1Z:
Incredibly easy to use, and very stylish!
Wim
The choice of the discerning gentlemen.
Meistersinger is highly recommended.
I have a singular:
as well as a 1Z:
Incredibly easy to use, and very stylish!
Wim
I have never seen this but I like it.
You could still be there within 5 minutes of your time.
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Love the 1Z - talk about minimalist.
Very cool.
Too bad they're 1.5-2Gs.
Though if I sold all my shaving gear.......
EDIT: Andrew - what's the brand on that timepiece you're brandishing there?
EDIT2: nevermind. Mondaine. (facepalm)
Very cool.
Too bad they're 1.5-2Gs.
Though if I sold all my shaving gear.......
EDIT: Andrew - what's the brand on that timepiece you're brandishing there?
EDIT2: nevermind. Mondaine. (facepalm)
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Not to hijack the thread, but I'm looking for a calender without days. 
Not to hijack the thread, but I'm looking for a calender without days.
Yeah, it's called wear nothing.
I am fascinated!
Wow, my impression of these went from "ridiculous" to "cool!" in a very short period of time.
