As you can see in the images, this watch looks like a robot and has up to 402 components different in structure. It is also 39.4 centimeters high and 23.8 centimeters wide, although the latter measurement may vary. depending on how extended the arms are of the robot.
A watch that is close to $ 60,000
However, one fact draws a lot of attention: its high price, which is almost $ 58,000. Why this high price for a watch?
A curious thing about this robot watch is that it has a “bright side” and a “dark side”. The first is characterized by the robot’s smile. What’s more, in his eyes you can see the seconds while on his chest you will be able to observe the hours and minutes.
However, its dark side is characterized by not using digital systems to mark the time, but instead uses a double hemisphere moon phase indicator and a hidden wind key. The main body is made of a material called polished brass which is also palladium plated.
The watch is named after Baltasar and was named after the founder of the watch company.
There is a curious story behind the robot’s name. From the 15th century onwards, each eldest son of the family was called either Melchor or Baltasar, alternating the name. However, the grandfather of the founder of the watch company was called Melchor and he hated him, so he decided break with that family tradition of five centuries and named the one who is now the founder of MB&F Max.
As Max if he likes the names Melchior and Baltasar, he decided to give him one of these two names to his new robotic creation.
Is it worth paying so much for a robot watch?
It should be noted that the Baltasar robot watch is a limited edition and only 50 copies will be made in Switzerland. Although it is a very curious device and even a collector’s itemSpending almost $ 60,000 for a robot-like watch that tells you time is excessive.
Other companies dedicated to the robotics sector they have developed robots that for a somewhat higher price they can also give you the time in addition to performing other useful tasks.