The short version
British Museum video exploring unusual clocks and watches, including gravity-powered mechanisms.
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Curious Clocks and Watches through time with Oliver Cooke
British Museum video exploring unusual clocks and watches, including gravity-powered mechanisms.
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First seen:2026-10-05
Last seen:2026-10-05
Times seen:1
Website:youtube.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter points viewers to a named video with explicit praise for its clocks.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-05
“Some more cool clocks, including gravity based clocks (not hourglasses):”
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Show HN: Glashütte Trash Clock – A 30-minute pendulum clock made from trash
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Glashütte Trash Clock
Show HN: Glashütte Trash Clock – A 30-minute pendulum clock made from trash
2026-10-05
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Show HN: Glashütte Trash Clock – A 30-minute pendulum clock made from trash
2026-10-05