News, reviews and articles about watches and clocks.
The popularity of fitness bands and watches is currently at an all time high. Everyone wants to know how they measure up with their daily step count, running distance, and other health stats. One of the newest fitness watches to show up on the scene is from what I thought was an unlikely company – […]
TomTom puts GPS tech into 2 new fitness watches Read More
Tokyoflash Japan has introduced a new watch that looks like something that Al would have worn on Quantum Leap. The Kisai Neutron watch has “sub-surface” LED bars that display the time by either pulsing through the four digits and colon or by having them roll up and off the display. The lights can be set
Now time does the Neutron Dance Read More
Over the last year or so, the fabled Dick Tracy or smartwatch has gone from comic books and Sci-Fi fantasy to a working reality. With several products on the market and more rumored to be on the way, the Kreyos Meteor is aiming to knock its competitors out of orbit. The Kreyos Meteor, although similar
The Kreyos Meteor smartwatch is a meteor that fits on your wrist Read More
We’ve seen wooden watches before from WeWOOD and Tokyoflash, but the wooden watches from SpringBreak Watches have them beat in at least one important way – affordability. SpringBreak also donates a portion of each sale to help fight childhood hunger in America. Each donation provides up to 10 meals to a child in need. The watches
SpringBreak appeals to woodiphiles with their line of Maple wood wristwatchs Read More
The new Kisai Intoxicated Breathalyzer Watch from Tokyoflash Japan has the normal watch functions: time, date, and alarm. It also includes a breathalyzer function that can give you an estimation of your intoxication and a Sobriety Game that tests your reflexes. The time has an always-on LCD and is shown in the negative spaces. The
A watch that can tell you how drunk you are Read More
With only one week left until Father’s Day, I’m sure a lot of you are still scrambling to try to find the perfect gift for your dear old Dad. How about a very snazzy watch? Citizen sent me one of their latest Eco-Drive watches – the CA0467-11H Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph Watch to be exact to try out.
Citizen Men’s CA0467-11H Eco-Drive Primo Chronograph Watch review Read More
The EmoPulse Smile is a futuristic bracelet watch that is currently seeking $300,000 in funding as an indiegogo project. The Smile (strange name…) features a flexible color touchscreen display, 4G LTE connectivity that can be used as a standalone phone, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, NFC, FM Radio, Thunderbolt, GPS, wireless charging, 3 cameras, 7
EmoPulse – Taking the smartwatch to the next level Read More
The Quickindicator from Nord Zeitmachine promises it has the world’s quickest minute hand on a wrist watch. I’m not sure what the benefits of a quick minute hand are, but the watch does look very cool. These watches are made in Switzerland in a one-man shop. Daniel, the owner of Nord Zeitmachine, has a few
The Quickindicator watch has the world’s quickest minute hand Read More
Tokyoflash Japan has two new watches that reuse a couple of old face designs. The design change lies with the cases and bands. The Kisai Stencil watch (top) has a blue, red, or mirror LCD face with a maple wood case and white leather band or a sandalwood face and black leather band. The Kisai
Tokyoflash wooden watches Read More
Chances are you have more alarm clocks than uses for them. They’re on just about every mobile electronic device you own on top of what’s currently sitting at your bedside. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to navigate a bunch of menus or slide the correct buttons just to wake up at
An alarm to “Flip” over Read More
No one would ever mistake me for an athlete; nevertheless, I was intrigued by the Mio Alpha Heart Rate wrist watch from Mio Global because I’ve been attempting to get in better shape. Anything to help me prolong my life is a good thing, and in conjunction with my Fitbit and Aria devices, I figured
Mio Alpha Heart Rate Watch review Read More
Did you order a Pebble smartwatch only to receive it and then realize that it’s less than stylish? No worries, Slickwraps is now offering a variety of skins/wraps for this device. There are currently 6 series of skins which include Metal, Leather, Wood, Glow in the Dark and more. Priced at $6.95 per pack, the
If you think your Pebble smartwatch is ugly, Slickwraps has it covered Read More
If you travel often or deal with people in all corners of the world, knowing the local time can be a challenge… unless you have a Time Traveler watch from Watchismo. The watch uses 16 landmark buildings to mark the time in different countries. Big Ben for London, Eiffel Tower for Paris, Statue of Liberty
Know what time it is in 16 regions with the Time Traveler Watch Read More
The latest watch from Tokyoflash is the Kisai X, with a time-display method inspired by cryptography. The watch has a stainless steel band and case in your choice of black or natural silver tone, and the LED display is available in blue, green, or red. It has time (12 or 24 hour), date, alarm, and demonstration
X marks the spot with the Kisai X watch from Tokyoflash Read More
There are a few smart watches on the market, and the promise of more to come, but they mostly seem to be accessories for a smart phone. The Neptune Pine from Neptune doesn’t need a smart phone to pair with. Just insert a microSIM card and it is a smartphone. Neptune says with the Pine,
Dick Tracy’s watch is on the way from Neptune Read More
I’ve been searching for an ultimate alarm clock for what seems like forever. I even have proof that it’s been at least 6 years… I posted a diary post back in 2007 listing my must-have alarm clock features. Some of which included: 1. Wake up by playing a tune from a specific playlist in iTunes.
Julie’s Gadget Diary – My quest for an ultimate alarm clock has finally ended Read More
Keeping track of your overall fitness normally involves pesky pedometers and uncomfortable chest straps. But these do not cover everything, and its your responsibility to put the information together. Basis has come up with a watch that incorporates a pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and more. The Basis band collects and analyzes your data
Basis brings style and fitness into a single watch Read More
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’re probably familiar with the very successfully funded Pebble E-Paper Smart Watch for iPhone and Android Kickstarter project. I too got caught up in the hype and paid $115 last May 18th for the privilege of supporting this project. After multiple missed ship dates, it
Pebble E-Paper Smart Watch for iPhone and Android review Read More
After a long stretch of wearing mechanical, self-winding watches, I got the urge for a state-of-the-art timepiece. An international trip where I needed to keep track of multiple time-zones was the final straw. After a lot of research and window shopping, I decided on the Casio G-Shock G-Aviation Mutli-Mission Combi (MMC), the GW3500B-1A (#5173).
Casio G-Shock G-Aviation Mutli-Mission Combi (MMC) watch review Read More
Do you like to always stay connected, but your phone is always in your jacket or bag? Then take a look at the COOKOO watch – a project originally funded on Kickstarter by Peter Hauser. The COOKOO watch is a smart looking and useful watch that always stays connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0,
COOKOO Bluetooth watch review Read More