When it comes to world class food, art and now apparently mobile phones, France always has something rather unique to offer. A company called Celsius X VI II has designed a mobile phone that takes Steampunk design to a whole new level. Using a new concept called micromechanics the company has showcased this, the Papillon at BaselWorld watch fair in Switzerland. Going back in time in more ways than one, the designers have gone with a clamshell ‘Butterfly’ (as they call it) design and has a transparent casing to show off the inner workings much like in a Swiss watch. In fact that’s where it gets its name "Remontage Papillon" or butterfly rewinding. It uses 547 hand-finished mechanical components. The price – a whopping €200,000 or $270,681.29 (USD). Wow!
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