There’s something magical about a mechanical watch. Springs and gears work together to create a machine that counts the intangible as it ticks and tocks, all in a case smaller than a silver dollar.
The final step is to add some controls so you can use your hand and fingers to control the skeleton hand. Take a rectangle of cardboard about 4cm wide. Bend the cardboard to make it flexible then ...
Here, you'll find the classic 5Hz beat rate for ultra smooth seconds hand motion. There's also around 60 hours of power reserve on offer, which is great for a watch with such a high beat rate.