What Makes This Clock So Unconventional?

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The discussion revolves around an unconventional clock, exploring its design and functionality. Participants analyze the clock's hands and propose ideas for a puzzle related to it, while also discussing visibility issues with an image of the clock.

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  • Conceptual clarification
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that the clock is functioning correctly despite its unconventional appearance, with one noting that it is simply tilted.
  • Another participant suggests that the hour hand points to the halfway point between 1 and 2, while the minute hand does not align with the half-hour mark.
  • One participant expresses a desire to improve the puzzle aspect of the clock, suggesting the addition of complexity and potential red herrings.
  • There is a mention of a semi-metric clock, which has a different minute structure but retains a 12-hour day, raising questions about its purpose.
  • A participant proposes an unexpected factor, such as viewing the clock in a mirror, which would alter the perceived time.
  • Several participants report issues with viewing the clock image, indicating a lack of access to the visual reference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of the clock or the puzzle's effectiveness. There are competing views on its functionality and design, as well as differing opinions on how to enhance the puzzle.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the clock's design and its implications for timekeeping. The discussion includes references to visibility issues with the clock's image, which may affect participants' understanding of the topic.

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Individuals interested in puzzles, unconventional timekeeping methods, and conceptual discussions about design and functionality may find this thread engaging.

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There's nothing wrong with this clock. So what's wrong with this clock?
 

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Answer:

The hour hand points to the halfway point between 1 and 2, but the minute hand does not point to the half hour mark.

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It's 11:30?
 
jimmy: I stated that there is nothing wrong with the clock. So, you're observant but you didnt follow it through.

KJH is correct.

The clock is working perfectly, it's just tilted.
 
I made this puzzle up today. I think if I can polish it a little, it might be more challenging.

Maybe a more complex clock to create some red herrings?
Word the teaser a little more subtlely?
 
I can't see the picture. "no permission"
 
Neither can I - and it's my picture...
 
DaveC426913 said:
I made this puzzle up today. I think if I can polish it a little, it might be more challenging.

Maybe a more complex clock to create some red herrings?
Word the teaser a little more subtlely?
It's not bad the way it is. By the way, you will be able to see the image if you log out.
 
DaveC426913 said:
I made this puzzle up today. I think if I can polish it a little, it might be more challenging.

Maybe a more complex clock to create some red herrings?
Word the teaser a little more subtlely?

You could always add another factor that's totally unexpected, such as viewing it in a mirror. In which case it's not 11:30, but instead 12:30. But that's being pretty underhanded...

DaveE
 
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jimmysnyder said:
It's not bad the way it is. By the way, you will be able to see the image if you log out.
Nope.
 
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Where did you get that "clock"?

The clock is a semi-metric clock, it has 100 (or 50) minutes to the hour, but still 12 hours to the day. A fully metric clock would have 10 hours per day.

Very strange. It must not be used to count time, yet has two hands.

OK, I'll pose one.

Why is Clockwise clockwise and not the other way round? (To Prof Tipesh, the other way round would be that clockwise is Clockwise!)
 

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