News, reviews and articles about watches and clocks.
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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How are you going to carry Apple new iPod nano? Clipped to your shirt? Stowed in a pocket? How about around your wrist? Heck, how about just using it as a wristwatch? Incipio’s new Linq case turns the 6th generation nano music player into a watch. The Linq protects the nano with a polymer case
Incipio Linq Turns the iPod nano into a Wristwatch Read More
Gadgets and Gear offers a unique man’s watch that looks like a steel link bracelet. The Samurai Inferno watch is made from carbonized steel made with the same techniques used in Japanese sword making. The watch looks like a simple bracelet until you trigger the display. This is one of the few really unusual watches
Unique Japanese Red LED Watch Read More
I’ve seen lots of clocks in my day – even a clock that ran on power it somehow got from a raw potato. Bedol has an alarm clock that runs on tap water. You don’t have to put anything in the water – no salts or anything – just tap water. It sounds like a fun
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Last Winter I had reviewed the Moshi Voice Control Alarm Clock and have been using it ever since. I’ve come to rely on the ability to control my alarm clock with my voice. It’s no longer just a novelty for me. That’s why I was super excited when I learned that Moshi was offering a
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Emerald Sequoia LLC makes some wonderful clock apps for iPhone and iPad. Earlier, I told you about the Emerald Observatory app for iPad. Today it’s the Chronometer app for iPhone/iPod touch. The Chronometer app is an alarm clock/stopwatch/interval timer with date/day/month/year information. What sets this app apart from other similar apps is the appearance: all
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This Cube Clock from Vat19 looks like a Rubik’s Cube, and it packs a lot of functionality in 27 cubic inches (3″ per side). You turn the top to select the following functions: clock, alarm, date/day of the week calendar, and temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius). It’s powered by one AA battery (not included). The
Tocky is an updated version of Clocky – the mobile alarm clock. And by “mobile”, I mean that it will roll around the floor of your bedroom when the alarm goes off. The idea is that you’ll be required to drag your dead butt out of bed to chase it down to turn it off.
As if getting up in the morning weren’t bad enough… Read More
Before the invention of the wrist-watch, there was the pocket-watch. Developed in the 16th century, the pocket-watch was the main portable way of telling time. It was only after World War I that wrist-watches became popular after the design of trench-watches for the military. Now in the 21st century, we can tell time in so
TokyoFlash Kisai Round Trip Review Read More
At one point or another, we all find ourselves in a situation where it would be beneficial to be a fly on the wall; whether it’s to figure out who it is that keeps stealing Netflix envelopes out of your mailbox, to keep an eye on the babysitter, or to reveal an even more unfortunate
Spy Gadgets Infrared Spy Camera Cube Clock Review Read More
How would you like an inexpensive, attractive, small digital clock that never needs new batteries or power from a wall outlet? Check out the Bedol Water Clock. Just fill it up with tap water, add some lemon juice and it’s good to go for 8-12 weeks. It’s available in 4 colors and costs $16.00. They
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