Watch for Slot Machines

Literally, they have created a watch for slot machines, or perhaps a slot machine for a watch? Those that like to play the slot machines might be intrigued enough to actually purchase one that fits on their wrist. Especially if they have a lot of money, and I mean a lot of money.

The 2007 Girard-Perregaux Collection was recently unveiled in Geneva, and among their offerings was a slot machine watch. The watch is a Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon, which combines a Tourbillon with a slot machine. It is even in perfect proportion with the Vintage 1945 case.

Everyone wanted to see the new slot machine watch at the recent Salon International Haute Horlogerie that was held in Geneva, with everyone wanting to pull the little lever to see if they would hit the tiny jackpot. For the reels on the watch actually spin, as you pull the handle that is at the side of the case, which is connected to a rack.

The rack slides up and when it hits the high point the reels start spinning and then the rack slides back down. The stoppers get the reels to stop one by one, which activates the striking mechanism. There is only one jackpot however, which is three bells in a row, although there are 125 possible combinations.

But, as mentioned before, if you want a slot machine on your wrist, you are going to have to have a lot of money – RM2.1 million to be exact.

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