Could Steampunk Save Us?
Briefly

The Pointer Date watch, with its unique fourth hand for tracking dates, represents the intricate charm and imperfections of vintage mechanical timekeeping.
William Gibson noted that mechanical watches embody a singularity of function which, in contrast to the multi-functional nature of smartphones, makes them 'heroic'.
While the Big Crown Pointer Date requires manual adjustment and periodic synchronization, its mechanical nature offers a timeless connection to the past.
The contrast between a vintage watch and a smartphone highlights a broader cultural shift from tactile, complex machines to interconnected digital devices.
Read at The New Yorker
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