Inspired by the visible mechanical workings of luxury watches, the Celsius X VI II Papillon harnesses the kinetic energy created by human body movements. It is, undeniably, the world’s first mechanical mobile phone. Just recently, the first official pictures of the kinetic mobile appeared on Wired. It will be unveiled at the BaselWorld watch fair in Switzerland.
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Out of its 547 components, almost all of them are hand-finished. The self-powered mobile phone asks one to keep pacing the room while talking. If you are the one who has this habit and can part with the €200,000 (£180,000) asking price, it can be all yours. The concept may be a reality soon!
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