News, reviews and articles about watches and clocks.
CES 2026 NEWS – There’s no polite way to say this. The Smartlet is a bad idea. A Paris-based startup is announcing a $418 stainless steel watch band at CES 2026 that lets you wear a mechanical watch on top of your wrist and hide a smartwatch underneath. Both devices. Same wrist. Stacked. The pitch […]
This Two-Sided Watch Band Is a Bad Idea From the Bottom Up Read More
NEWS – Most licensed gaming watches land somewhere between forgettable and embarrassing. Slap a logo on a generic quartz movement, call it limited edition, charge twice what it’s worth. Anicorn and Sony clearly had a different conversation. Their PlayStation 30th Anniversary watch, limited to 300 numbered pieces at $780, drops December 19 with a Miyota
Anicorn’s PlayStation 30th Anniversary Watch Proves Gaming Collabs Don’t Have to Be Lazy Read More
The MM6 Maison Margiela x Timex T80 costs $240 for the gift set and brings back everything that made 1980s digital watches cool without any of the compromises that made them disposable. All-gold case. All-gold integrated bracelet. All-gold pushers surrounding a digital display that looks like it time-traveled from 1984. This is Timex’s iconic T80
Timex’s Gold T80 Gets the Fashion Treatment (And It Actually Works) Read More
Casio just dropped a watch that looks like it time-traveled from 1985, and honestly, that’s exactly why it works. The new AQ-240E is part of their Vintage line, and while it’s a completely new design, you’d swear you’ve seen it on someone’s wrist in an old family photo. The rounded rectangular case, the integrated bracelet,
Casio’s $70 Retro Watch Looks Way More Expensive Than It Is Read More
REVIEW – Can a desk clock improve your productivity? That’s the question I wanted to answer when I accepted the offer to review the Divoom Times Frame. Let’s set it up and see what I think. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $199.99 Where to buy: Divoom (save $30 off by using the code: The-Gadgeteer) and Amazon
Divoom Times Frame review – Is this the ultimate clock for your desk? Read More
REVIEW – Keep in mind as you read this review that I have been a fan of Casio G-Shock watches for as long as I can remember. I got my first G-Shock in high school one day when a couple of friends and I skipped school to go to a huge mall an hour away
Casio G-Shock GA2100HDS-7A watch review – I’m shocked at how much I love this watch! Read More
REVIEW – I’m not a runner, but I’m married to one. Her name is Jennifer and regularly signs up for 5ks, halfs and the occasional marathon even though the previous was always her last. She’s been using an Apple Watch of late, but had previously used a Garmin Forerunner back in ’08 and then a
Suunto RUN watch review – Ready to start your RUN? Read More
REVIEW – I love watches. I have a collection and am always looking at others. However, my tastes tend to be expensive, so my purchases have become much less frequent. When the Rainten R9011A Men’s Automatic Watch came up for review, I thought I’d give it a look. I really wanted to see it in
Rainten R9011A men’s automatic watch review – It’s bling time! Read More
REVIEW – For years my wife and I have used the sound of the bathroom fan to fall asleep to every night. As many of you can probably attest to, getting good quality sleep is hard enough these days, so anything we can do to help us get to sleep and stay asleep is worth
Buffbee Sound Machine and Alarm Clock review Read More
REVIEW – A good go to watch is a must have for anyone that wants to show a little sophistication on a daily basis. I don’t mean a smartwatch gadget on your wrist. I mean a traditional watch. Whether it’s analog or digital, there is just nothing like having a singular-purpose, time-telling watch you can
Armitron Parker watch review – Even time can’t change strange decisions Read More
NEWS – No, this isn’t a veiled reference to Rocky Horror. The Dali Timewarp watch from Soulario is an homage to Salvador Dalí’s “The Persistence of Memory” – the famous painting with a melting clock. The watch channels the famous painting with a case that is warped and twisted in a seemingly impossible way. The
Soulario Dali Timewarp Watch – A Warped View of Time Read More
NEWS – The ErgonBand is a luxury leather watch band that you don’t wear on your wrist. Instead of your wrist, it’s worn on the back of your hand. Why would you want to wear your watch like this? Maybe it’s style. The unique look is sure to start conversations. It’s also convenient for eBike
This is the most unique watch band that I’ve ever seen Read More
NEWS – The new company behind the Pebble watch re-make just announced the watches are available to order. I got an email at 2:27 PM Eastern time that provided this preorder link from Eric Magicovsky’s new company, Core Devices. These watches look like the former Pebble 2, which is what I think will most satisfy
The new Pebble watch – Taking orders now! Read More
NEWS – The world’s best wakeup alarm is here, and I’m not talking about your cellphone. The LexAlarm is a DIY solution to waking up just me, instead of both of us. This may be a relationship-saver so read ahead for this no cost solution to an age old problem. It’s absolutely free. And I’m
Announcing the world’s best wakeup alarm, the LexAlarm Read More
NEWS – The DSKY Moonwatch by Apollo Instruments is a tribute to the Apollo space program’s iconic DSKY interface (Display and Keyboard). Inspired by the computer that guided astronauts to the moon, this watch combines historical design with modern functionality. Its seven-segment OLED display and authentic verb-noun sequences make it feel like a piece of
Put some NASA history on your wrist with the DSKY Moonwatch Read More
REVIEW – I have always been a big fan of watches. I have worn a watch off and on ever since I was a young boy because I just like having a timepiece on my wrist. I was particularly fond of my various Fossil watches, but it became kindof a hassle when it was time
WITHit Deca smartwatch review Read More
NEWS – To celebrate Casio’s 50 years in the digital watch industry, they have created a new timepiece that isn’t a wristwatch even though it looks like one. It’s the Casio CRW-001-1JR watch ring which is inspired by the popular metal G-SHOCK line of watches. The ring features a seven-segment LCD display that shows hours,
Casio puts the iconic G-SHOCK watch on your finger and yes, it tells time! Read More
REVIEW – We’ve reviewed quite a few watches from Ticwatch here at the Gadgeteer over the years, and they tend to be consistently good smartwatches with better than average battery runtimes. The latest model that Ticwatch has sent my way is the Ticwatch Atlas, a full-featured Google Wear smartwatch that looks like it might give
Ticwatch Atlas smartwatch review – another solid watch from Ticwatch Read More
REVIEW – I like watches. I’m sure a lot of gadget fans do. I’ve had the opportunity to review a couple and really enjoyed it. Watches are kind of like knives, one is never enough. So when the Infantry Revolution Chrono-Master came up to review I quickly volunteered. I prefer mechanical watches to quartz but
CROWDFUNDING NEWS—For those of you who prefer a traditional watch over a smartwatch, Valuchi has just launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Expedition Watch. This watch promises to blend classic design with modern functionality. It is designed for those who appreciate both style and durability in their everyday adventures. Key Features The Valuchi Expedition Watch boasts
Valuchi Expedition Watch launches on Kickstarter – Timeless design meets adventure Read More