News, reviews and articles about watches and clocks.
Today 4iConcepts is announcing 3 Apple related accessories. The one that caught my eye is the 4iTorq – a luxury watch band for the 6th generation iPod nano music player. Unlike the nano watch bands that we’ve been seeing up till this point, the 4iTorq is not made of silicone or similar materials. It has […]
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As an amateur horologist, my interest jumped up a tick when Julie posted the news item on the recently-released Phosphor World Time Curved E-Ink Watch. Though I favor rather largish, shall we say ‘robust’ watches, the Phosphor E-Ink watch line’s appearance, with its unique display technology and case style, was intriguing, so I was happy
Phosphor World Time Curved E-Ink Watch Review Read More
Wish you knew in an instant what time your favorite team is playing? Game Time‘s patented Schedule Watch comes pre-loaded with game date, time, location and opponent for your favorite team or any team in your sport. Update it for $10/year by downloading new schedules to your PC, then syncing with the supplied USB cable.
Wear Your Favorite Team’s Schedule on Your Wrist Read More
I love it when people take a product and make it do things that it wasn’t originally intended to do. For example, take the latest Apple iPod nano. It’s a music player, but as soon as it came out, people started using it as a watch. I love it! One such company that is helping to make
iWatchz Nanoclipz iPod nano Watch Band Review Read More
Is a watch’s high-tech style as important to you as its ability to show the time? Do colorful LED displays make you happy? If so, the three new watches offered by TokyoFlash Japan may quickly find their way onto your Christmas wish list. These three Kisai watches all feature a plastic case and PU strap (glossy
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Tokyoflash Japan is well known for their unique LED wrist watches, but their latest offering is a little different… The Kisai RPM is their first watch that has been designed based on an idea that was submitted by a Tokyoflash fan from the UK back in February. That design was then chosen by the community
Kisai RPM – Tokyoflash Japan’s first community designed watch Read More
Since the 6th generation iPod nano was introduced by Apple on September 1st, it seems to be getting more attention as a wrist watch instead of a music player. We’ve covered several watch band cases for the nano in the last few months, and now we have another one to tell you about. It’s the
Another day, another Nano watch band Read More
You know how the latest generation iPod Nano is small enough to resemble the face of a watch? Several manufacturers have noticed this too, but Hex Designs has developed probably the coolest looking and most functional iPod Nano watch band so far. It’s a simple silicone band that is designed for the Nano to just
Phosphor has just announced the availability of the World Time Watch with curved E Ink display that utilizing the paper-like display technology found in the Amazon Kindle. This watch offers the ability to select from 24 time zones for one display mode, while optionally displaying a second time zone simultaneously. The Phosphor World Time Watch
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The Black Belt Watch company makes special watches available only to certified holders of black belts, regardless of the martial arts style. The Spirit model is a Swiss-made quartz chronograph and has a 42mm steel body and a silicone/rubber watch band. The key codes of Bushido are engraved around the face of the watch. This
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If pocket bulging smartphones aren’t your style, how about an unlocked GSM phone that you can wear on your wrist. You know you’ve always wanted to be a secret agent. Now you can… sorta. At least you’ll look the part with the Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch. We’ve seen wrist phones before, but this one
Your Wrist is Ringing – Kempler & Strauss W Phonewatch Read More
I’ve seen watches with all sorts of gadgets hidden inside, but I’ve never seen one with construction tools hidden inside. This Stanley Tape Measure Watch is sold by Brando. You’ll find the expected watch functions – a daily alarm, hourly chime, calendar, 1/100 stop watch with split function, and an electrolumniesent backlight. The back side of the watch
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Taken from the Japanese word, sayu, meaning left and right, the NOOKA Zayu is a timepiece with features that include a display with the hour “time capsule” graphic, and a “sleepmode” to conserve battery when not in use. Its ergonomic asymmetrical design is also an ambidextrous design that wears well on both left and right
NOOKA Launches New Zub Zayu Watch Read More
If you didn’t know, Prop 19 is the November 2, 2010 ballot proposition which would legalize marijuana use in California. If you’re on the pro side of that issue, I have the perfect watch for you from ToykyoFlash Japan. It’s the Kisai Wasted LED Watch. This USB rechargeable watch is available in either Black or
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The Stauer 1930 Dashtronic Watch has a look inspired by the machine-age designs of the 1930s. Everything – from cars to toasters – had a sleek, streamlined look then. Even watches were influenced by the industrial designers of the period, and a new watch complication was introduced. Instead of hands, time was displayed by a
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TOKYObay will be offering a Limited Edition DIY Toolbox in time for the holiday gift buying season. This kit will give watch enthusiasts the ability to customize and assemble the main components of a classic style watch. The DIY watch kit includes two mid size classic watch faces. One with a cream dial and and
DIY Watchmaking with the TOKYObay Limited Edition DIY Toolbox Read More
A couple of days ago, Julie posted a news item about the NanoWatch silicone straps for the new iPod nano. One of our readers – Mark Rosengarten – said he was holding out for a leather wrist strap. A company called iLoveHandles has a black genuine leather band they call the Rock Band. This strap
You Ask, We Find – Leather “Watch” Band for iPod nano (6th gen) Read More
The inPulse Bluetooth watch looks like a pretty useful accessory for BlackBerry owners. It functions as a regular watch, but when paired with the phone, will provide visible information about incoming calls, SMS and emails on its large 1.3″ OLED display. I can imagine how something like this would be very handy when your phone
When your BlackBerry rings, check your inPulse wristwatch instead Read More
Danish company NanoWatch wants you to wear the new nano on your wrist. They have designed a silicone strap with a special notch that the nano can easily clip on, turning it into a wristwatch. Available in 6 colors that match the color range of the new nano, the NanoWatch is available for € 18.00
Will the new iPod nano revive interest in wristwatches? Read More
The USB Jewel Mobile Watch Flash Drive from Brando is another piece of USB jewelry that I find so fascinating. This silvertone necklace has a watch pendant that hides a USB 2.0 flash drive. The “mobile” in the name comes from the shape of the pendant – it looks a little like a clamshell-shaped mobile
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