Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle turns weapons into watches

The Bible talks about beating swords into plowshares, but what about Kalashnikovs into timepieces? Swiss watchmaker Fonderie 47’s Inversion Principle has done just that with a luxury watch made in part from the steel of a deactivated AK-47 assault rifle and subtle design cues from the firearm. According to the company, part of the watch’s price goes toward helping to disarm and aid Africa... Continue Reading Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle turns weapons into watches



Section: Wearable Electronics



Tags: AK-47, Fonderie 47, Luxury, Tourbillon, Watches, Weapons



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