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wristwatch
Louis Vutton Watch Has 'Mysterieuse' Floating Hands
When does a watch cost as much as a house? When it's the gravity defying $250,000 Louis Vuitton Tambour Mysterieuse Calibre LV115 apparently. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by iEro-Sennin: I don't understand the point of watches when basically every gadget now has one. Sure, they look neat but that's about... 19 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Urwerk's 'King Cobra' UR-CC1 Watch Makes Time Go Even Faster
Urwerk, the same company that brought us the ridiculously cool UR-202 are back with a new watch appropriately titled "King Cobra."
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By Sean FallonComment by alexvanduyn: Lets see, it's either the watch or a house, Hmmmmmm, hard to make a choice here hang on........Watch, definately the... 3 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Spherical Watch Tells Time Or Makes You Spill Secret Rebel Base Location
The Pierre Juno Eris watch can either tell you the time or torture you until you reveal secrets like the color of Princess Leia's underpants—camouflage pink, I believe. Either way we like it, because it's tiny and sleek. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by joelydanger: You like the watch because its tiny and sleek, or Princess Leia's panties? 5 Responses | Other threads
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fitness
Garmin 310XT GPS Fitness Watch Deemed the 'King of Training Tools'
So says Wired, the first folks to literally run it through its paces. Waterproofing and sleeker styling compared to its fatty fat fat predecessors are both noted pluses, but the clincher is that the 310XT does, well, ev-er-y-thing. More » -
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Take a Journey Inside Cristophe Claret's Complex DualTow Watch
The only way to fully appreciate the beautiful complexity of a watch like the DualTow is to take a look under the hood—and that is just what Christophe Claret is doing with this Innerspace-esque video. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Hello Mister Walrus: This would make Sylar happy. 2 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Diesel Spawns a Two-Faced Freak of Nature Watch
Apparently, half a watch plus half a watch equals one ugly watch. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by 92BuickLeSabre: Make in my day we used to occasionally have animals like this turn up on the farm. You know...half-horse/half-donkey; half-horse/half-cow; half-horse/half-chicken;... 6 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Storm Synth Watch Tries To Throw You Off With Decoy Hands
The Storm Synth wristwatch conceals the current time by mixing in the real hands with six decoys (the time can be determined by locating the hands with pointed tips). Seriously, can't we have watches that just tell us the time anymore? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by rt100 Penn State: hands are weird, but what the hell is with that circle inside a square watch face? ew 2 Responses | Other threads
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watches
CItizen AIBATO M Bluetooth Watch Can Remotely Trigger Your Camera Shutter
The AIBATO M Bluetooth watch from Citizen has a close relationship with your cellphone. It can alert you to calls and display caller information, emails and news tickers. It can even remotely operate a camera. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Skreenname: If it vibrated I would want one. Then I would actually notice silent mode calls. 9 Responses | Other threads
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watches
New Phosphor Watches Feature Curved E-Ink Displays and Non-Nerdy Style
When I hear the phrase "e-ink watch," I feel like the product will be totally unwearable for anyone not wanting to be instantly branded a dork. But the new Phosphor line gets legitimate style points. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Software_Goddess: It strikes me as silly that someone would actually need to ware a reminder of what the day is. As... 7 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Diesel DZ9044 Watch Doesn't Need a Face To Tell The Time
First there was too many faces, and now diesel has done a 180 with a watch with no faces at all. What's next? Putting the clock on the back of the watch? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: I think the big shame is this. My Casio cost ~$50. It's solar powered, updates itself 4 times... 10 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Flip Watch Lets Everyone Know What Time It Is
Practical? No, not at all. But this watch made by Fatman and Circuit Girl is nothing if not hilarious. At least no one would ever have to ask you what time it is. [Make]
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By Sean FallonComment by Wireless Joe: I think I'll take one on my usual stroll through the airport. Shouldn't be a problem, right? 4 Responses | Other threads
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watches
The Watch Without a Face
At first glance this watch appears to be nothing more than a thick, gaudy silver bracelet. But tucked between the joints are LEDs that display the time at the push of a button. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by .357: Hey, it isn't that bad. I'm partial to Breitling myself. 5 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Garmin 405CX and 310XT Forerunner Watches With GPS Have Everything An Athlete Needs
Garmin has added two new watches to the Forerunner linuep—the hideous but waterproof 310XT and the 405CX (the successor to their formidable 405.) More » -
smartphones
Ulysse Nardin Chairman Kinetic "Hybrid Smartphone" Is All Kinds Of Fancy
We were teased with a shot of the kinetically-powered Ulysse Nardin Chairman smartphone earlier this month, but now the wraps are off—and what we are left with is truly one unique device. More » -
dark forces
Clairvoyant Watch Warns You When It's a Bad Time
Swiss watchmaker Borgeaud has teamed up with Indian fortune tellers to create a watch that allegedly predicts the future. When things are about to go sour, a bedpan-shaped section on the watch will turn brown. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Lukasz Fabis: Okay, look, I realize India is still a rather very superstitious country, but seriously, you've got to be one hell... 7 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Concord C1 QuantumGravity Watch Ready To Defy Laws of Physics, Budgets
We first told you about the QuantumGravity tourbillion back in January, but now this physics-defying watch is ready for consumption by 10 very, very rich individuals with messed up priorities. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Monty: The green goo is the fuel for trillions of miniature aliens that spring to life when the contents are released... 5 Responses | Other threads
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clocks
A Contemporary Cuckoo Clock for a Contemporary Cuckoo
The Wristwatch Cuckoo Clock may still be our resident cuckoo champion, but this striped wall clock from Italy comes in a very close second. More » -
science
Atomic Clocks to Go Portable
Right now, an atomic clock works by sending atoms through a vacuum, microwaving them and measuring how many waves it takes to maximize atom florescence (that's 9,192,631,770 microwaves or one second). More » -
design
Vote Which Tokyoflash Concepts You'd LIke to See for Real
No, it's not one of Adam's Photoshop contests (but the premise could work). Tokyoflash has sent us twelve Bluetooth necklace concepts, and they'd like to know which three they should put into production. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by pmac2322: I'm not sure what a bluetooth necklace does... Can someone help me out with that? Does it just flash? 7 Responses | Other threads
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history
Vandal Watchmaker's Secret Message Found In Lincoln's Pocket Watch
Aww, but he was a nice vandal! More »
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By John HerrmanComment by shalegac: Aretha's hat. Just another gem coming from the great city of Detroit. Thank god we have the Red Wings! 10 Responses | Other threads
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watches
This Is Like the Millionth Tokyoflash Watch, but I Still Love It
At some point, Tokyoflash watches will lose their charm altogether on account of oversaturation in an already niche market. Until then, we can admire their Hanko watch, which I can't seem to pull my eyes away from. More »
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Comment by Sam Scott Given: just to see if I have this right, is that various colored one on the left is displaying 7:59? 9 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
The Cuckoo Watch Is So Crazy that It Just. Might. Work.
The cuckoo clock has had difficulty adapting to the digital era, with its species bordering on extinction. But this cuckoo watch is evidence that this poor avion timepiece might survive the harsh habitats of 2009. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by subryu: Is there an app for that? Seems more practical than the photo above with the hairy man-arm with the 8... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Greenphones
Watchmaker Ulysse Nardin Creates Smartphone Juiced Up by Kinetic Energy
Is it a watch? Is it a phone? Well it's mostly a smartphone, but Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin's Chairman watch employs some of the same kinetic energy tech used to power timepieces. More » -
watch phones
Rumor: Orange to Sell the LG GD 910 Watch Phone for £1,000
British website Mobile Today is claiming that the LG GD910 Watch Phone will sell on the Orange network across Europe for about £1,000, which is the rough equivalent of $1500 USD. -
watches
Casio Protrek PRX-2000T Tracks Temps, Pressure, Altitude. Oh, and Time, Too
Casio's taken the wraps off the latest wristwatch in its adventurous Protrek line, the PRX-2000T, and the thin little thing is basically a streamlined weather station for your wrist. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by bobothepanda: Yet it looks almost exactly the same as my 80 dollar Casio watch. 9 Responses | Other threads
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Solar Watches
Freestyle Solar-Powered Watch Draws 12 Months of Energy From One Sunny Charge
Most of us now check the time using cellphones, but there's still a stalwart few that insist on wearing watches. With the Freestyle solar watch, they can cling to old technology while being eco-friendly. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by Weihovah: my citizen eco drive is making me feel old 4 Responses | Other threads
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crushing
Loves Me Watch Tells You When Your Crush Loves You so Your Friends Don't Have To
The Loves Me Watch shows time by telling you when your crush is crushing on you so your friends don't have to hear your incessant nagging anymore. Too bad! I'm going to ask anyway! More »
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By Erica HoComment by Andi Wang: i love you, erica! ^_^ *giggle giggle* 5 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Tokyoflash Heko: Because Steel and LEDs Are Still Cool, Right Guys?
By now, Tokyoflash watches need no introduction. Here is their new, stainless steel "Heko." More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: Well if you're a knuckle dragging missing link or just moderately hairy beast, then no, a steel watch-band is definitely... 9 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Timex Expedition WS4 Watch For the Alpine Adventurer
Man, I don't even ski and I want this. The Timex Expedition WS4 features a altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph, alarm and compass packed into a sweet-looking, rugged sport watch with a big display. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by gokusfanclub: suunto is a much better company for things like this. and they are nice enough looking you can wear it... 5 Responses | Other threads
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time machine
Your Life in Rolex Time Sand
We often feature watches, full of complications, knobs, and weirdness. This is much simpler: Rolex Time Sand for hourglasses. One bag is equivalent to 30 days, and here's your entire life in Rolex sand: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Bull By The Horns: I certainly HOPE I live well past 71yo 13 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Osama Bin Laden's Brother Invents Must-Have Tourbillion Watch For Pilots
Osama and his half-brother Yeslam have two very different professions. One is the world's most notorious terrorist and the other is a pilot that makes fancy watches like those in his new "Aviator" line. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by George Plendl: Funding terrorism much? :D 13 Responses | Other threads
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watches
QuantumGravity Watch Defies Laws of Physics, Logic
To be honest, I'm not sure what I'm looking at here. But, the manufacturer assures us that it is a watch—a watch that can defy "all laws, including that of logic and most of all, of gravity." More »
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By Sean FallonComment by OtioseScandal: If it defies all laws, maybe it defies the law of time, and just shows any number it chooses. 5 Responses | Other threads
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bacon
The Bacon Watch Always Knows What Time It Is
If there's any downside to the $25 Bacon Watch, it's that users may unintentionally gnaw at their own arm. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: Would it surprise anyone to learn that this was what I made for dinner last night: 13 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Cyber Heartbeat Watch Tells Time Through EKG
The Cyber Heartbeat LED watch won't measure your actual heartbeat, but the whole living breathing human thing is so overrated. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by strider_mt2k: "Live damn you, LIVE!!" applies CPR and screams to the sky: "NOT ON MY WATCH!!" 2 Responses | Other threads
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g-shock
Casio Robo-Watch Superheroes Celebrate G-Shock Anniversary
Casio's 25 years of G-Shock celebration continues with a new set of characters designed by Shiro Nakano. Normally we don't pander to marketing gimmicks, but these toys might be cooler than the watches themselves. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Kevin Nguyen: dude, those looks like something from the cartoon Reboot! 4 Responses | Other threads
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watches
The Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Watch is Chain Driven, Costs $400K
Personally, I think spending a few thousand dollars on a watch is ridiculous—but hundreds of thousands of dollars? Nonetheless, that's what it will take to score the Cabestan Winch Tourbillion. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by canned-air: Would suck pretty bad if you ever spilled soda on it or something... 7 Responses | Other threads
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epaper
A Watch Made of E-Paper Can Be E-legant
French designer Julien Bergignat's Tima Watch concept has an actual basis in reality, and is something you may actually wear to places more upscale than Red Lobster. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by nutbastard: "...and is something you may actually wear to places more upscale than Red Lobster." You mean like... Sizzler? 7 Responses | Other threads
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clocks
Chronochrome: Time Telling for Life Savers Fanatics
When most of us consider impossible-to-use timepieces, Tokyoflash is the first brand to come to mind. Well now there's a worthy challenger, as the Chronochrome probably can't be deciphered without a cheat sheet.
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By Mark WilsonComment by tdeffen: Looks kinda like a resistor, but the color code is all wrong. 3 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Tell Time, Snap Photos with Thanko MP4 Video Watch
The Thanko MP4 watch lets me tell time and take compromising photos or video of coworkers at the office Christmas party? SOLD!
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By Jack LoftusComment by Skiphex: Still not as cool as Dick Tracy's watch, but at least were moving in the right direction. Two way... 1 Responses | Other threads
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watches
Casio Databank Calculator Watches: Now In Colors Other Than Gray
Many choose to proclaim their geekiness, real or contrived, with a calculator watch. Now those folks will have a palette of limited edition colors at their disposal, just in time for the yuletide.
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By John MahoneyComment by danjuan: 60 dollars, Wow, really? 60 dollars!? Ill wait for the Chinatown five dollar special on this watch. 1 Responses | Other threads
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