Is the HP-01 worth the effort?

[John Garza (3665)]

I guess I'm a little different than most. I would not call myself a collector; because my goal is not to own every calculator made by HP. I simply buy what I like. And get multiples to have backups. For example, I really don't care for LCD displays. I much prefer the red LEDs and higher build quality of the earlier machines. As for wristwatch style, I'd say the HP-01 is marginal at best. A Rolex President makes a much better impression - even if it is gear driven. As for functionality - it's not user friendly with the tiny display and stylus. And if I wanted a true symbol of HP prowess and impact on history, I'd much rather have a 35 or 65. Still, the 01 is attractive in it's own way. And maybe I'm biased by my early (say 12 years old) experience building and using the Sinclair wrist calculator. An active young lad wearing that out playing will turn it to plastic shards in short order. Of course, now I know HP can build products MUCH superior to that. But I think that experience tainted me against anything other than a chunk of steel on my wrist with a sapphire crystal. But then... maybe I'm just clumsy ?