Watches and Clocks

News, reviews and articles about watches and clocks.

Electrohome’s Retro Clock Radio looks old school, but hides new school tech

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The Electrohome Retro Clock Radio is styled after the alarm clocks that our grandparents kept on their nightstands. Remember the actual bells on top that rang when the alarm went off? The Electrohome Retro Clock Radio may look like those clocks of yesteryear, but that’s where the comparison ends. This clock has a digital display […]

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Just Mobile TimeStand for Apple Watch review

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There are a lot of charging stands for the Apple Watch on the market in a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, and metal.  The TimeStand from Just Mobile is a cylinder of high-grade aluminum that will work with any model and any size of Apple Watch.  I was given the opportunity to put the

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Withings Activité and Activité Pop activity trackers can now track swimming activity automatically

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Most activity trackers on the market right now have been designed to only track steps, calories and sleep. But if your main form of exercising is swimming, regular fitness trackers won’t give you accurate and detailed info on your workouts. The Activité and Activité Pop activity trackers from Withings can now automatically recognize if a

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CalypsoCrystal TimelessMoment charging stand for Apple Watch review

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Well before the actual release of the Apple Watch, CalypsoCrystal added a couple of Watch accessories to their product line.  Their Timeless accessories included a beautiful leather-wrapped arc of a charging stand, which I loved at first sight.  Once I got my Apple Watch, I decided I needed a charging stand, and I was lucky

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AcuRite 18-inch Atomic Metal Copper Outdoor Clock with Thermometer review

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We remodeled our basement living room about 5 years ago and continue to decorate it with framed pictures and other items. One thing Jeanne and I could not find was the perfect clock. She wanted something unique and I wanted something more traditional and easy to see. Since we couldn’t agree on one, we’ve settled

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Stainless steel watchband for the Apple Watch at a fraction of the price of the Apple Link band

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I always want to get the newest gadgets, but I want my husband and daughter to have them, too.  That means sometimes I don’t get the exact model I want, because I’m buying three devices instead of keeping the entire budget for myself.  So, I have the Apple Watch Sport with the Sport band instead

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I don’t know what Chillovean lighting effects are, but these pocket watches have them and they look cool

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I used to carry a pocket watch because I like being different and they are more unique than an ordinary wristwatch. No pocket watch that I’ve owned or seen featured Chillovean lighting effects like these Starling watches though. Steampunk fans will love these limited edition collectible pocket watches that were invented by Frank Cohen and

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Watchit! 3D solves road trip Apple Watch battery woes

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We’ve all seen car mounts for smartphones, tablets, and even laptops, but have you ever seen a car mount for a smartwatch? Neither have I until now. The Watchit! 3D from byVinzant is a specially designed car mount head unit for smartwatches like the Apple Watch. The Watchit! 3D gets its name from the fact

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The Bumper for Apple Watch by Actionproof review

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As with any new product from Apple, a lot of third-party products have hit the market for the Apple Watch.  Because all versions of the Watch are rather expensive, many of these products have been protective equipment for Watch’s screen or case.  The Bumper for Apple Watch from Actionproof is the “first bumper / shock

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Homtime C1pro is an alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker, USB charging hub and more

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Looking for a compact alarm clock for your bedside table?  The small clock in the above image is what you’re looking for and more.  In additon to being an alarm clock, the Homtime C1pro also acts as a charging hub for your mobile devices.  It has a 1A and a 2.1A port for charging phones

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Otium Gear smartwatch review

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I was a relatively early adopter of smartwatches; I owned the original Pebble smartwatch before upgrading to a Moto 360 last February. Admittedly, I was initially skeptical of their usefulness; however, my smartwatch quickly and seamlessly integrated itself into my daily routine. The ability to dismiss calls, quickly reply to text messages, and receive notifications from

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Tokyoflash Japan introduces four new Bluetooth Link watches

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Tokyoflash Japan usually has only one new watch at a time for us, but today we have four new ones to tell you about.  Each of the watches is part of Tokyoflash Japan’s Kisai Link Bluetooth-enabled line; their first Kisai Link offering was a bracelet that paired with your phone to give you notifications via Bluetooth.

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More than double the Apple Watch’s battery with the Reserve Strap

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If charging your Apple Watch just doesn’t fit your plans, you can get 2.7 times the wearing life (30 extra hours) when you add the Reserve Strap to your Apple Watch.  The strap is made of thermoset elastomer silicone and has lithium power cells embedded along its length; it attaches to the Watch’s 6-pin accessory

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