News, reviews and articles about watches and clocks.
The new Kisai RPM Wood watch from Tokyoflash Japan displays the time with a double ring of red digital tube LEDs. The hour is marked by a darkened tube on the inner ring, and the minutes are marked by darkened tubes on the outer ring. When you press a button, the tubes will light up […]
This watch was inspired by a DJ’s turntable Read More
We’ve featured Brando’s premium tempered glass screen protectors for smartphones, but now Brando Workshop is offering screen protection for the Motorola Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch. These durable glass screen protectors protect the watch face from scratches and everyday wear and tear without lessening the touch screen’s sensitivity. The protectors install easily and do not
Brando Workshop now offering premium glass screen protectors for the Motorola Moto 360 Read More
This clock is designed to look like three planets orbiting a sun in a tiny solar system; it reminds me of the Emerald Observatory app for iPad that I wrote about years ago. The clock face is rubberized, so it won’t scuff as the planets move around to show the time. The planets look like
Let the planets show you the time Read More
I’m a fan of watches, and of the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Over the past several years, there have been many great-looking watches on Kickstarter, from burly dive watches to complex smartwatches. Now Elliot Havok, who has run several successful Kickstarter campaigns including the Quarter Century Belt and three versions of the Dash Wallet, have launched their Havok
Havok Watch is classic rugged style, lightweight case and won’t break the bank Read More
You have the perfect watch, but what about the perfect watchband? The folks at Leatherman have thought of this and have come up with the new Leatherman Tread. The idea came from Ben Rivera (President of Leatherman) when he was stopped at Disneyland security for carrying his Skeletool. The Tread is designed to be worn
You wont mind if this one treads on you, the Leatherman Tread Read More
In today’s world, our personal technologies are not only tools to help us survive modern life but in many places status symbols and fashion statements as well. Long before computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, a person’s wristwatch told much about who they were and where they came from. There are still people who wear watches for status, fashion
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As the title says, Martian Watches and GUESS have produced a new smart watch called the GUESS CONNECT. It was introduced at CES 2015, where it was selected as a CES 2015 Innovation Award Honoree in the wearables division. The CONNECT is based on GUESS’ fashionable best-selling RIGOR watch. The watch is “water resistant and will
Martian Watches has paired with GUESS to introduce the GUESS CONNECT watch Read More
The latest watch from Tokyoflash Japan has an accelerometer that reveals the time when you turn your wrist toward yourself. The Kisai Online Wood with Accelerometer has a natural wood case and band; it’s available in dark sandalwood or in two-toned maple. “The “always on” display is made up of vertical lines which look like
See the time with just a shake of your wrist Read More
Before the holidays Verizon was nice enough to send me the LG G Android Wear-based watch to test drive. It seems like I’m always excited about wrist worn gadgets until I actually strap them to my wrist. Once I do, I quickly tire of them. I was hoping the LG G Watch would buck that trend.
The release date hasn’t even been announced for the Apple Watch yet, but Standzout has announced a charging dock for the watches. The Bandstand Apple Watch Dock will incorporate the watch’s inductive charger, so your watch will charge as sits in the stand. The Bandstand has a pivoting platform for the watch so you can
Standzout announces one of the first accessories for the Apple Watch Read More
I am a golfer, at one time I could be called an avid golfer playing two, three or even four times a week. Although golf is a great way to free your mind, with all the tranquility I often find my mind wandering on the course. This leads me to forget how many shots I
ScoreBand Play and Pro score keeping watches reviews Read More
Even though it may seem like smartphones have replaced wristwatches as our main time pieces, there are many people who still enjoy or need to wear a standalone watch on their wrist. That doesn’t mean you can’t combine some high tech features into that wristwatch though. Here are a few gift ideas for the watch fans
Gift ideas for watch wearers Read More
Being able to read incoming SMS messages on your Google Android Wear smartwatch comes in handy when your phone is in your bag or pocket. But if you want to send a quick reply through the watch, your only option has been to have your dictated voice message converted into text. Some people don’t like to
Coffee is the first touch-based messaging app for Google’s Android Wear Read More
I haven’t seen a pocket watch from Tokyoflash Japan before, but the Kisai Vortex Pocket Watch has everything you’ve come to expect from their watches – except for a wristband. The Kisai Vortex has a touchscreen interface covered by a lid with a mineral crystal lens. The housing is polished stainless steel; you also receive a 13.8″
Tokyoflash Japan introduces the Kisai Vortex Pocket Watch Read More
With all the focus on smart watches today, you may find the idea of a pocket watch to be too old-fashioned to contemplate. When you take a look at the Ziiiro version of the pocket watch, you’ll see it’s not your great-grandfather’s pocket watch! The TITAN pocket watch has one of those abstract LCD watches
Forget smart watches – how about a pocket watch? Read More
Best.running.watch…ever. I have used many fitness and running watches over the years, none of them perfect. Some came closer than others to running-Zen, but many never even left the gate. I have been using the Garmin fēnix 2 on and off for months now and continue to be amazed how much it impresses me. I know my first
Garmin fēnix 2 multisport training GPS watch review Read More
If you have a tiny kitchen like mine, every item on the countertop has to have earned its place there. The Maverick Chef Tunes Bluetooth Speaker and Roasting Thermometer does quadruple duty, so it would be worthy of the 12″ x 2.5″ x 3.5″ of counter it would require. The Chef Tunes is a Bluetooth
Check to see if the roast is done with this Bluetooth speaker Read More
Intel, working with Opening Ceremony, have created MICA, My Intelligent Communications Accessory for the “stylish, connected woman”. If a typical smart watch is too boring and bland for your taste, check out the “premium finishes, 18K gold coating, and curved sapphire glass touchscreen display” used to craft MICA. This bracelet uses AT&T’s wireless service to deliver
Intel introduces MICA, for the stylish, connected woman Read More
The Kisai Clone watch from Tokyoflash Japan doesn’t claim to be Star Wars related, but I can see a bit of Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper in them. The Clone has an ABS case and adjustable silicone strap with a metal buckle. There are two time display modes, date, and alarm functions, plus an animation
It seems the Force may have influenced these watches Read More
I will admit that I have a rather large collection of watches. While most don’t get worn on a regular basis, I do have a couple that I would consider my every day users. While these are not necessarily the most expensive or elaborate watches, they are reliable/durable and I am always looking for ways
A band of a different style, the NYC NATO Horween watch band Read More