Comments on: Old watch-like navigation gadget from 1920

By: Borellus

Borellus — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:40:27 +0000

Who needs SATnav? Lol that’s ace!

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Danny — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:20:46 +0000

That’s pretty ingenious if you stop to think about it.

Bobby Lee — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:13:21 +0000

Uh-Oh Hot Dog!

Nitromidas — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:34:52 +0000

Definately steampunk, but could fit just as nicely in the dieselpunk genre.

http://www.squidoo.com/freemoneyteamtutorials — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:38:17 +0000

Wow, thats hella old school! Predecessor to gps!

Arthur — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:59:23 +0000

Can anyone say “Steam Punk?”

Alex — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:57:58 +0000

Arg. Previous poster beat me to it. I’ve seen these used int he Dakar Rally, where GPS navigation is only allowed in certain areas.

Lara H. — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:17:17 +0000

A similar device, called a roadbook, is still in use. Examples are show here. http://www.touratech-usa.com/shop/search.lasso?SearchTerm=roadbook&=Search

Touratech is a supplier of adventure motorcycle touring equipment.