A dual-language day and date window, a sweeping second hand, a crown at the 3-o’clock position. Starting from a small handful of common characteristics, a company like Swatch, Seiko, Breitling, or Bell & Ross can produce literally dozens of models of wristwatches, each as unique as its owner. Dials and hands change; one model might be 18-karat gold while another is stainless steel. But underneath, they’re all powered by an identical movement — a set of miniature gears, springs, and counterweights that keeps time. Considering how complex these marvels of the industrial age can be, it’s no wonder that a watchmaker would want to reuse them as liberally as possible.
Modular design is a principle that any reasonable...
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