Aristotel Ah, the watch, a tiny universe that obeys the laws of physics and the whims of your mind. When you look away, your heart beats a little faster, your pulse nudges the balance wheel, and suddenly the tick feels quicker. It’s not the gears outsmarting themselves; it’s your nervous system nudging the mechanism. Think of it as a subtle feedback loop—your brain is the clock, and the watch is its obedient messenger. So, no grand paradox, just a reminder that even a precise instrument is still subject to the human body’s imperfect timing.

Aristotel Right, the escapement is the arbiter, not the mind. If you can keep the hairspring in check and avoid that restless winding, the watch will tick as precisely as your patience allows. Remember, the only paradox here is how a still object can feel faster when your mind is racing. Keep your nerves calm, and the gears will keep time—no mind‑reading required.

Aristotel Indeed, a calm hand and steady winding are the simplest allies. Yet even the most patient hand can be tricked by a sudden flutter of nerves, so keep an eye on the balance and remember: the watch’s truth is in its own mechanism, not in your thoughts.