A watch that moves the numbers rather than the hands

Mar 24, 2007 12:01 GMT  ·  By

Famous biologist J. B. S. Haldane once said that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we CAN suppose. To deal with the queerness factor, humans use time. And, you know what Albert Einstein said: "Everything is relative!". Including time. Care to disagree? If you do disagree, please remember that even the article you're reading is relative. This watch will probably prove you what time relativity and queerness are all about.

Although it appears to be a normal analogue watch, it works in a rather unique way. The bad news is that the numbers are always rotating, but on the other hand the pointers always tell the exact time. The static pointers really reflect the actual time of the day. I wouldn't suggest checking this clock twice in a minute though. This thing will hypnotize you using its spinning numbers. With each passing second, the numbers on the watch rotate, making 3:00 into 9:00 in 30 seconds. Got it? I didn't! Damn, even eagles will develop acrophobia if they check the time often using this thing. Getting dizzy could also give you the impression that time passes more quickly. This is why this clock is meant to remind you of Einstein's theory of relativity. Really.

The Relativity Watch comes in an attractively normal gift box (and in a relative color). It has genuine leather band and an accurate Japanese quartz movement (so they say). It's priced at 29$. The watch is relatively water resistant and has a relative one-year warranty. If Einstein were alive, he would have probably thrown this at a wall yelling: "If only I had known, I would have been a locksmith."