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Death To Analog - New Digital Destruction, Time Is Short, Nadir & Lunaround from PROJECTS WATCHES at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:44 PDT

A Gaggle of Cool New Concept Watches from Projects

Time for some fun!

Analog cruelty defined by Projects 'Digital Destruction' watch. Quite literally busting through a traditional hand dial to expose the glowing digits below the face.

Click here to view all new Projects watches at Watchismo

Available in three styles, click image to see the Digital Destruction collection

Projects 'Time Is Short' Mystery X-Ray Watch

With a flick of the wrist, remind yourself that you're just flesh and bone! The first wristwatch within a wristwatch timepiece.

Projects Time Is Short Watch

Projects 'Nadir' Orbiting Hands Watch

Not like anything we've seen before at Watchismo, the Nadir watch has three central facing hands floating across a blacked out dial orbiting a central 'core' of time display, truly unique! A Nadir is the deepest point on a celestial sphere directly beneath a surface position.

Projects Nadir Watch

Projects 'Lunaround' Disc/Hand Watch

A simple hour hand? No, wait, it's floating... Look again, those are digits being exposed underneath the hand!

Projects Lunaround Watch

Mr. Watchismo, are you trying to seduce me? Up to 20% off most watches!

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:14:09 PDT

The Biggest Sale of the Season

The job market may be bleak but at least they'll be on time to their interviews!

We're offering progressive savings starting TODAY for a limited time - up to 20% off most watches at Watchismo.

It's simple, we're offering three discounts for 10%, 15% or 20% off your purchases. The more you buy, the more you save! *

Use code RADGRAD10 for 10% off any order over $99

Use code RADGRAD15 for 15% off any order over $499

Use code RADGRAD20 for 20% off any order over $999

Click here for details

*Not applicable to orders prior to May 16th 2013. RADGRAD discount codes are valid through May 31st 2013 and are not valid with any other offers. Valid for in stock items only, not valid for all items, and not valid on Nixon watches. All other terms & conditions are applicable as stated here: watchismo.com/terms-and- conditions.aspx Offer subject to change.

Rethink Antique with the Alessi Dressed Watch Collection at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:36:54 PDT

Antiquated Minimalism!

Modern meets Baroque in these original new timepieces from Dutch designer Marcel Wanders for Alessi

The Alessi Dressed watches have two unique sides - its simple, outward face that you share with the world & a secret decorative underside reminiscent of ornate wood carvings from centuries ago. The watch is more than just a machine to track time; it's the final touch in being dressed for the occasion.

--> Click to view The Alessi Dressed Watches

Cool New Smart Watches from Vestal - High tech doesn't mean it has to look geeky!

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:59:18 PDT

New Smart Watches from Vestal

The A,B,C's of The Guide - Altimeter, Barometer, Compass

The Guide is a premium, multi-sensor digital movement surrounded by a 48mm 316L surgical-grade stainless steel case and an ultra, scratch-resistant K1 crystal.

The movement features an instant Altitude read out along with an elevation-gain graph. The Barometer is ready to alert you if your summit attempt is a poor decision with the storm warning indicator. The digital compass, when paired with the bi-directional rotating bezel, will hold your bearing for quick reference.

Finally the 10 ATM water resistance means this watch can withstand the elemental forces that can occur during river crossings or high-alpine thunderstorms.

--> Click to view The Vestal Guide

The Brig Tide is a digital tide & train watch that can track the tide at over 200 beaches worldwide for the next 20 years. It also offers a host of other high end features like a digital tide graph that features current tide height, quick access to Vestal's own custom training mode with "Suffer and Recover" interval timer, and Heat Mode with countdown timer so you can practice your surf heats like the Pros.

The watch strap of both the Brig & the Guide is secured to your wrist with a new patent pending OKTOLOCK system. The OKTOGRIP raised pattern on the underside of the band means significantly less rubber contact against your skin providing greater breathability, more flexibility, and a lighter feel on your wrist.

--> See the Vestal Brig Here

Before anyone else, get your Devon Tread 2 at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:32:06 PDT

Be The First For The Second!

The Much Anticipated Devon Tread 2 Time Belt Watches were just unveiled at Baselworld and have been completely redesigned in four distinct styles, the Nightmare, Ghost, Shining & Murder.

Limited quantities are now available for preorder at Watchismo.com

Reserve yours before they're gone...and trust us, based upon the overwhelming Baselworld response, they are going to sell out well before they even arrive early this summer.

Designed, developed, engineered and manufactured in Southern
California with American aerospace engineers and suppliers who are not constrained by tradition or status-quo but are accustomed to pushing the boundaries of what’s been done before.

The Tread 2 is not only more affordable than the Tread 1, the enhancements continue inside the case. DEVON Tread 1 owners will notice a more mature functionality that perfectly suits the flavor of the Tread 2.” In addition, Devon has incorporated a chronograph feature, which is a treat to behold. Actuated by pushing down on the crown, the chronograph ticks off seconds on the minutes belt and minutes on the hours belt and can be reset at the touch of a cleverly designed button situated in the middle of the crown.

--> Click to view all Devon Tread Watches

Tread 2 continues to use of the Tread 1's patented movement technology employing an innovative system of fiberglass-reinforced nylon Time Belts. The belts are only 2/1000th's of an inch thick and are a technology appropriated directly out of the cockpits of airliners like the Boeing 747 where they indicated vital measurements such as air speed and fluid levels. the belts are mounted on a central chassis and driven by two extremely compact microstep motors. These motors and all other watch functions are controlled by a microcontroller, essentially an extremely compact computer inside the heart of the watch. Loaded with DEVON's proprietary software, this computer manages all of the timepiece's functions and ensure precision time-keeping, the preliminary testing of which indicates an unusually accurate tolerance of only one half-second per day.

The Mother of all Watches at Watchismo.com

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:38:34 PDT

Mother's Day at Watchismo

Check out our ladies watches at Watchismo

New Ventura Sparc Sigma MGS Sideview Mechanical Digital Watch - How the heck does it work???

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:41 PDT

Back From Basel!

New Ventura Sparc Sigma MGS
Revolutionary Mechanical Digital Timekeeping!

The Sigma MGS was the original contoured side-viewing design when first unveiled as a prototype concept years ago.

No longer just a dream, these fully realized bad-ass watches were introduced last week at the Baselworld Watch Fair in Switzerland.
Part of an extremely limited edition of only fifty pieces, they are available for immediate purchase at Watchismo.

Click here to view all Ventura Sparc MGS Mechanical Automatic Digital Watches at Watchismo

Wristshots of the stainless steel and black steel Ventura Sparc Sigma MGS Watches

Black Steel Ventura Sparc Sigma MGS

Stainless Steel Ventura Sparc Sigma MGS

Listen to inventor/designer/creator/founder Pierre Nobs explain the SPARC MGS history and new collection, just click the YouTube image above.

Pierre Nobs & Ventura invented the Automatic Digital Watch in 2000. The movements of the wrist activate a rotary mass which relays the momentum to a micro-generator; the electric energy gained in the process continuously feeds an optoelectronic time-module. The Micro-Generator-System of the new SPARC MGS was developed to achieve maximum performance. Placing the MGS side-by-side next to the time-device enabled a larger and heavier oscillating mass. This array also permits the viewing of the mechanism from the top, giving the SPARC MGS its characteristic appearance. The miniature power-station sustains a state-of-the-art micro-processor and a 250-segments 12-digit liquid-crystal display. The latest operating system EasySkroll v.2.0 allows later upgrades, another first in wristwatches. The multiple functions of the SPARC MGS are intuitively operated by a single scroller.

Watch is supplied in "V-Winder" automatic winding wood box (Sparc MGS shown)

HYGGE Watches of Sweden!

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:33:31 PDT

Swedish Style

New watches from the land of cool

HYGGE is a unique watch brand directly influenced by Scandinavian design and based on Japanese quality and technical high-standards. Its minimalist aesthetic, attention to detail, and commitment to craftsmanship are a hallmark of both cultures.

In the Danish culture, Hygge is a fundamental aspect expressing a lifestyle where cozy, warm and friendly feelings are cherished.

Click here for the new Hygge Watch collection at Watchismo

The Discus 3012 collection - Discs instead of hands, simplicity, redefined with streamlined casing and perfect color combinations.

The L7 Subtime Collection - Hands partially exposed revealing time that floats. Square has never been this cool.

The Volcanical Collection - Time rising from the wrist in a tapered case with etched cylindrical lines. The mesh-textured chronograph dial features assymetrical subdial hands paired with clean tracks & indices.

The Duality Chrono Collection - Blends clean minimalist styling, nuanced contrasting textures, and bold color accents. Its minimalist aesthetic, attention to detail, and commitment to craftsmanship.

Watchismo on Pinterest & Instagram

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:29 PDT

Click Instagram Camera Above To Follow Watchismo!

Socially Acceptable

'What's up with that veritable gallery of kinetic sculpture strapped to your arm?'

Watchismo is now on Instagram and Pinterest!

We curate our collection to include the coolest and most affordable watches from around the world and hope you will too.

Ever want to see our watches on the wrist? Or view the latest additions to Watchismo? Now YOU can!

This ain't your father's watch shop...

The Time Traveler by Mr Jones Watches - 24 Hour World Landmark Display

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:52:44 PDT

New Mr Jones Time Traveler

24 Hour Landmarks of World Dial

Limited Edition of 100 Watches!
(individually numbered)

The Time Traveler allows you to see the time all over the world. The watch uses 16 landmark buildings to mark the time in different regions. You can read the local time by looking at the landmark building in your city or time-zone: for example if you're in London then you use Big Ben as your hour hand; in Paris you look to the Eiffel Tower or in New York you use the Statue of Liberty. A pigeon, the universal city dweller marks the minutes.
The watch uses a 24 hour mechanism which means the hour hand makes one rotation in 24 hours. This means you read it slightly differently from a regular (12 hour) watch: The upper semi-circle marks the hours from 6am to 6pm. When the hour hand is pointing horizontal left (9 o'clock on a regular watch) this corresponds to 6am. 12 noon is centre top and hirizontal right is 6pm (3 o'clock on a 12 hour watch). The lower semi-circle marks the hours from 6pm back to 6am, with centre bottom marking midnight.

From a distance the hour hand appears to be a graphic motif, upon closer inspection it resolves to show the detail of the individual buildings.

View the Mr. Jones Time Traveler

The 24 Hour Dial display of the Time Traveler - The hour hand rotates the dial only once a day!

New Aeromatic Cannon Watches at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:44:15 PDT

New To The Watchismo Stockpile

The 'Cannon' Collection from Aeromatic

(cannon balls not included)

Protect your time with a solid steel Cannon timepiece from Germany!

New Collection of Distressed Vintage-Steampunk Inspired Welder Watches

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:19:54 PDT

Watchismo is proud to introduce this tough-as-nails Distressed Vintage Welder K24 watch collection from Italy. Welder is a powerful watch line created by infamous U-Boat designer Italo Fontana.

Check Out These New Welder Watches at Watchismo

New Triva Watches of Stockholm Sweden Available Now!

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:58:02 PDT

New To The Watchismo Collection

TRIWA Watches of Stockholm

Stylish Swedish chronographs with perfectly understated designs and color compositions!

TRIWA (pronounced TreeVah) is an acronym for transforming the industry of watches. Triwa's goal is to promote the ethos of attitude and individuality in the traditional world of watches and accessories. They are deadly serious about being playful and unpretentious and don’t mind being provocative in a creative, uplifting way. Each piece that leaves Stockholm is created with the commitment to bring you products that reflects individual style and personality.

Check Out Triwa Watches at Watchismo

Rare 50% Off Sale for 01 the One Watches at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:12:06 PDT

Take Half Off Select 01 the One Watches

Choose From Select Binary, Anadigi and Jump Hour Watches

(for a limited time!)

Enter the code THEONE50 to save more than ever on some of the most unusual watches at Watchismo.*

Check out 01theOne Watches On Sale

*Not applicable to orders prior to March 19th 2013. Discount code not valid with any other offers. Valid for in-stock 01theOne Sale watches located in the following category, http://www.watchismo.com/01-the-one-on-sale.aspx All other terms & conditions are applicable as stated here: watchismo.com/terms-and-conditions.aspx Offer subject to change.

Nixon Watch Blowout at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:45:17 PST

Some of the Very Best Nixon Watches are 30-45% Off!

Best Sellers like the 51-30 Chronograph, Chronicle, Axis, Falcon and Murf Watches are now available at never before seen prices and in very limited supply. Once they sell out, that's it.

For the first time ever, Watchismo is offering an entire collection of Nixon Watches at never before seen prices. We've curated some of our most popular models with unique looks of raw textured steel, tiger eye and wood.

See The Entire Nixon On Sale Collection

Raw Steel Nixon 51-30 Chronograph

Nixon 51-30 Steel Chronograph with Tiger Eye Style Dial

Oversize Nixon Chronicle in Black Steel and Real Wood Dial

All Black Steel Nixon Axis with Linear Chrongraph Display

Vintage Inspired Nixon Axis in all Black Steel and Orange Display

Nixon Murf Jump Hour in All White & Rubber

New All Black Mr. Jones Accurate (Remember You Will Die) Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:15:20 PST

Remember, You Will Die

Exclusive to Watchismo!

The All Black Accurate SE

We're very happy to announce the release of a new exclusive All Black version of The Accurate.

This watch has been a signature piece - it was the first watch to sellout from the initial limited edition run and it has remained one of our most popular designs ever since.

It's a watch that really polarizes people: either you see it as something morbid and ghoulish, or you read it as a carpe diem: a positive reminder to seize the day.

It is the watch that people most often tell me about seeing. Most memorable was the story of someone who was in hospital for an operation. She noticed that the anaesthetist was wearing an Accurate. She says that while this was possibly not the optimum moment for contemplating mortality, it did help to distract her until the anaesthetic kicked in...

Released Today and in Very Limited Supply!

The All Black Accurate SE

Meet The Phlox and Good Things - The Latest from Mr. Jones Watches

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:54:53 PST

The Phlox and Good Things (Come To Those Who Wait)

These watches both use transparent disc hands to create an image that moves in and out of alignment. The effect is quite special - on Good Things a seemingly random jumble of letters suddenly aligns and allows you to read the message.

Both the watches are released in a signed, numbered edition of 100 piece.

Phlox Floriographic Watch

The design of this Phlox is based on the woodland flower that is native to western North America (phlox diffusa). The face of the watch has an image based on the Phlox flower. The image aligns and breaks apart as the hands rotate constantly moving in and out of alignment, it's constantly changing throughout the day.

The watch is inspired by floriography, that is the Victorian system for ascribing a specific meaning to different flowers. This system was used as a way for lovers to send secret messages to each other (the message was only visible to those who could interpret the code). The case back has an engraving that explains the floriographic meaning of the flower: “our souls are united”.

Phlox is released in an edition of 100 pieces, with each watch numbered on the back of the case and signed by Mr Jones on the insert card.

Check Out Mr. Jones Phlox Watch

Good Things (Come To Those Who Wait)

Good Things has a message hidden on the face: Once every hour the the jumble of letters slide into alignment and spell out, “Good things come to those who wait”. The message extols the virtues of patience (or reminds us of patience rewarded).

The message is the antithesis of the instant rewards that are a feature of so much contemporary culture, it also reminds us that whatever short term difficulties we experience, the world will turn and there will be better times ahead.

Good things is also available in an edition of 100 pieces, each watch numbered on the case back and comes with a signed certificate from the designer.

Check Out Mr. Jones Good Things Watch

Slip Watches - New Colors - New Collection at Watchismo

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:44:43 PST

New Colors!

Full Collection of Nonlinear Design Slip Watches Now Available

"Sometimes all it takes is the slightest nudge to turn something ordinary into extraordinary."

– Dan Rubinstein, Editor in Chief at Surface Magazine

The unisex Slip Watch is a simple, minimal watch and appears to have slipped on the band.

This inferred movement gives the watch its unique character. The face crosses the wrist band at 20 degrees, making it more ergonomic to read. The edge of the band penetrates the casing at hours 12 and 9, making the minimal face easier to read. A continuous one inch strap slides through the back of the watch eliminating the need for removable pins that can fail or become lost.

Get one before they sell out here; Slip Watches

Designer Evan Clabots

For Clabots, design is a process of developing a complete story. Form no longer follows function. Instead, there is an interconnected play between what something looks like, how it works and how it interacts with someone’s life. His process is driven by the question of “why something is?”, not “what something is?”. Each defining element in his work acts in context with the other. Together they form a cohesive and compelling narrative.

New Mutewatch Pure Black, ODM Illumi Plus Hidden Time LED and Storm Solar Watches

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:19:45 PST

New Time for the New Year

A few new cool releases to share with you this week from ODM, Mutewatch and Storm. There will be a bumper crop of cool new timepieces from Watchismo in 2013, so stay tuned...

Glow, swipe and vibrate!

The Mutewatch is finally available in Pure Black. Designed to be simple and intuitive. Just tap the flat surface and the touch screen lights up, then swipe through the functions clock, alarm and timer.
You set the time for your alarms by tapping directly on the digits – tap on the top of the digit for a higher number or on the bottom of the digit for a lower one. When you want to erase an alarm, simply pinch the touch screen.

The Mutewatch also features a built-in motion sensor. High levels of movement trigger an increase in the intensity of the vibrating alarm and a simple flick of your wrist activates the glowing display.

Get one before they sell out here; Mutewatch Pure Black at Watchismo

Original, Dynamic and Minimal - New ODM Illumi Plus Hidden Time LED watches adopt a philosophy that illustrates itself in original designs, dynamic functions and minimal artificiality. Get one here--> ODM Illumi Plus Hidden Time LED

ODM Illumi Plus Hidden Time

The Storm Solar is a high tech watch with colorful LED lights which illuminates at the press of a button to reveal the time in a line formation. The futuristic style Solar is made from high grade brushed stainless steel and also has a date function and STORM's signature pusher guard. Water resistant to 50m and available in slate, black, lazer blue and mirror.

Get one here--> Storm Solar Watches

Mechanical Teeth Instead of Hands - Mr. Jones First Automatic Jump Hour Watches

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:45:53 PST

Mr. Jones Mechanical Jump Hour Watches

First Ever Automatic Timepieces Released Today

The Last Laugh Skull and Tattoo Edition are now true mechanical jumping hour watches!

This automatic movement has a 'jump-hour' feature that means the hour changes over exactly on the 59 -> 00 minute transition. Click the links below to see the time-lapse films showing the mechanism.

Time on this watch is displayed on the skull's teeth - the two front teeth show the hours while the lower jaw shows the minutes. The watch is a link to the tradition of the memento mori - an object designed to remind us that life is brief and we should seize the moment while we're here.

The watch is powered by a 20 jewel automatic mechanical movement. The mechanical movement means that you'll never need to replace the battery on this watch - the motion of wearing the watch provides all the power needed to wind it up and keep it running.

Released Today and in Very Limited Supply! See Them Here:

* Mr. Jones Last Laugh Tattoo Edition Mechanical Jump Hour

* Mr. Jones Last Laugh Skull Watch Mechanical Jump Hour

Azimuth Landship - Turrets of Time

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:30:24 PST

AZIMUTH SP-1 LANDSHIP

ONLY 100 MADE!

This is a time machine ready for battle! Complete with a turret and a sponson (side gun), the SP-1 Landship takes you back to the mean, heavily armored war machines first seen thundering over barbed wires and trenches in WWI.

Encased in high grade Titanium, the SP-1 Landship’s turret contains a 3-dimensional Wandering Hour Drum, allowing the wearer to read the hour in an upright manner by looking inside the turret, which is different from the normal way of reading time on a flat plane. The Retrograde Minute complication can also be viewed in a similar upright fashion. The sponson on the side doubles up as the winding crown of the watch. The SP-1 Landship’s distinctive shape and function also means that the manufacturing process is different from the conventional means of watch-making, thereby pushing the boundaries of watch design and manufacture to new limits and setting a new benchmark for other watch makers to pursue.

The “engine” that powers this amazing machine is Azimuth’s own in-house modified 28,800 vph Swiss-made “X-1” retrograde minutes and wondering hour movement. And because it is modified in-house, this movement is not available to other Swiss watch manufacturers.

Each watch will have its unique serial number, etched on a loose plate on the left side of the Titanium case and bolted only when the watch is delivered – a first for the industry too.

The Landship is not the only innovative design from Azimuth that draws inspiration from objects not normally associated with watches; previous Azimuth models included a Lamborghini inspired SP-1 TBT and the Robot-shaped Mecha-1 Mr Roboto and the ever popular SP-1 Spaceship; modeled after a Spaceship of course!.

First crafted and shown to the media and trade buyers at Baselworld, the final and finer version of the SP-1 Landship is finally available!

There will only be a limited production of 100 SP-1 Landships.

Get one here; Azimuth SP-1 Landship

Click above to see the promotional video of the Azimuth SP-1 Landship

QlockTwo W Watch from Biegert & Funk of Germany - A New Way To Tell Time...In Words!

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:46:58 PST

HANDS FREE!

You might have heard about this cool new watch concept from Biegert & Funk of Germany first introduced at Baselworld called the QlockTwo, but now it's real and finally available.

The Concept:

Using an LED lit 110 letter grid, time is simply displayed in words in both exact and casual phrasing.

Check out more; QlockTwo W Watch from Biegert & Funk

QLOCKTWO W by Biegert & Funk - The time in words on your wrist

Biegert & Funk presents the world‘s first wristwatch in words

A completely new kind of wristwatch, the QLOCKTWO W. QLOCKTWO W does not show the time with hands or digits. Time is indicated on this purist watch as readable text, turning it into a statement: “It is half past nine”. The square watch face has a uniform grid of 110 letters. When the stainless steel button is pressed, words light up in unexpected places which describe the time. The initially random order of the characters lends this wristwatch a mysterious aesthetic. “QLOCKTWO W makes you aware of the moment. Showing the time becomes an interesting experience for the owner,” explains Andreas Funk from the design duo Biegert & Funk.

The basic shape of the QLOCKTWO W is a square. The design is minimalist and precision crafted, its form reduced to the essentials. The high-value housing made of brushed, polished or black stainless steel measures 35 x 35 mm. The watch comes with a 24 mm leather strap.

Together with the time, QLOCKTWO W also displays the calendar day or seconds. “It is operated by a single push button and could not be more simple: one push to display the time, two for the calendar day and three for the seconds,” says designer Marco Biegert.

QlockTwo W Watch Brushed Steel

QlockTwo W Watch Black Steel

QlockTwo W Watch Polished Steel

Video showing the unique display and seconds animation

ABOUT BIEGERT & FUNK

The Biegert & Funk design agency was founded by Marco Biegert and Andreas Funk and develops products, campaigns and applications. The designer duo has always been fascinated by time. While only teenagers they already had the idea of a clock that shows the time like people talk to each other. Besides their design agency, they pursued several product ideas that eventually led to developing QLOCKTWO®. When they set up clock production in a former jewellery factory they fulfilled their dream of making a product of their own which has turned into such a success story that it has surprised even themselves.

Biegert & Funk has already won many well known design awards, including the Red Dot Award, iF Product Design Award, Focus Open Award, Good Design Award Chicago, Interior Innovation Award as well as several nominations for the Designpreis Deutschland. They also won one of the coveted awards from the Type Directors Club New York. In addition, Biegert & Funk was awarded the coveted Gold Award of the Art Directors Club Europe.

Two New Ladies Watches from Mr. Jones - The Arbutus and Cherry Blossom Floriographic Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:54:32 PST

MR. JONES LADIES FLORIOGRAPHIC WATCHES

LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 100!

The Arbutus and Cherry Blossom watches in this series are based on floriography, that is the Victorian system for ascribing a specific meaning to different flowers. This system was used as a way for lovers to send secret messages to each other (the message was only visible to those who could interpret the code).

Arbutus

The shape of the arbutus flower forms the basis for this design. The Epigaea repens, or mayflower, is native to north America. It produces tiny heavily scented flowers that appear in April. In floriographic terms it carries the meaning, “you’re the only one I love.”

Cherry Blossom

In Japan the coming of the cherry blossom in spring is a much anticipated event. Hanami is the custom of gathering to view and enjoy this blossom (sakura). Sakura is associated with mono no aware ( 物の哀れ) a concept that embodies an awareness of the transience of things and a wistfulness at their passing. The cherry flower carries the meaning, “remember, life is brief.”

ARBUTUS CASEBACK ENGRAVING

CHERRY CASEBACK ENGRAVING

TIMELAPSE VIDEOS OF WATCH FUNCTIONALITY:

Introducing the new Tendence Anadigit Swiss analog-digital & New Styles from Nixon Watches

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:00:19 PST

NEW STYLE!

TENDENCE ANADIGIT

The Swiss Made Anadigit collection seamlessly integrates extensive digital features with the now iconic dimensional analog time display.

Available in two styles, composed from a stainless steel case with Swiss ISA 9013/7000 anadigital movement, each Tendence Anadigit has an oversized 50mm analog face with three digital backlit subdial displays, two of which are on the top half of the dial, providing the day and date, while a rectangular sub-dial below delivers 24- hour military time and seconds. There is also a practical voyager function and world-timer covering 24 time zones, digital stopwatch, alarm and summer time function.

Check out the new TENDENCE ANADIGIT WATCHES.

Tendence Anadigit in Silver

Tendence Anadigit in Black

NEW NIXON AT WATCHISMO

Nixon Unit SS

A DIGITAL FREAK OF NATURE.

Greater than the sum of its parts, The Unit is built stainless steel tough with big brains, precision detailing, and rugged good looks. A custom digital display, temperature gauge, dual time, timer, chrono alarm, and light. The Unit SS is anything but normal.

Available in Steel/Red or Black/Green.

Nixon 51-30 Chronograph

THERE'S A REASON THEY SEND TANK WATCHES INTO SPACE

There's a reason they send tank watches into space. With superior functionality - 6 hand Japanese quartz movement, a second subdial, chrono and date - its wearer is never without the necessary earthly information. But with stainless steel-clad durability and unrivaled good looks, it's a timepiece that's rife with worldly good looks. Since there's plenty right here that can send you into orbit.

Available in NIXON 51-30 Champagne/Gold, 42-20 Champagne/Gold or 51-30 All Gold

Nixon Don II

FEARED AND RESPECTED, THE DON CALLS THE SHOTS, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

The Don is back and ready for business. A true originator, The Don has been refreshed, retooled, and updated with a contemporary design and fully charged style. A classic Nixon model, this steel analog is the one that started it all. Now you know.

Available in Black/Orange or Steel/Black and Steel/Blue

Nixon Ride Chronograph

BOLD, DURABLE AND YET REFINED.

For that long haul down the road less traveled, the Ride SS is a trustworthy companion. Bold, durable and yet refined, it combines high-output engineering with the reliability of a daily driver. Up the interstate or off the grid, the Ride SS carries intrepid travelers far beyond the boundaries of boring. Now rendered in a full stainless steel chassis, this road-tested timepiece upshifts into a class all its own.

Available in new colorway Black Lum

Nixon Sentry SS

A STANDARD MADE ANYTHING BUT STANDARD

A standard made anything but standard. The Sentry SS is the essence of clean and cool, and it's been created with a deep appreciation for custom. Timeless style and durable construction make this a watch for everyone's quiver. This watch is built to last, with a raised bezel to protect the crystal and a solid stainless steel band. The three hand movement with raised indices and day/date dial are a clean and classic combo. You know what time it is, and you have the watch prove it. It is vintage brought forward.

Available in Black Lum

Nixon Newton Mystery Dial

TIME PASSES UNIFORMLY

Time passes uniformly, as the Newton accurately illustrates through it's two-hand quartz movement and rotating disc display. But inspired by Sir Isaac we also like to remind you that the motions of celestial bodies are all cool and floaty. Also, to spare you the discomfort of sticking a knife into your eye to trip out on colors, we've made the Newton in a rainbow of fruit flavors. You're very welcome.

Available in All White Lum

Projects Past Present & Future Bigger and Better in 40mm

noreply@blogger.com (Watchismo) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:54:11 PST

BY POPULAR DEMAND

Projects Watches "Past Present Future" and "Reveal" Watches are now available in larger 40mm!

Big new direction for a few of our best sellers at Watchismo - Plus Projects newest design called the "Projects Moon Crater".
Now available but in limited supply, get em while you can. These are sure to sell out fast since they are perfect gift watches, scroll down for more photos...

PROJECTS MOON CRATER

See what Galileo saw with his telescope in 1609…

Not really, but Moon Crater draws its inspiration from its namesake with elevated gold numerals 3, 7, and 11 sitting atop raised platforms within the recessed case. The minute and hour hands move across the dial and perfectly encircle the raised numerals several times each hour. Framing, if only for a moment, the preciousness of time.

PROJECTS WATCHES REVEAL ALL BLACK WATCH IN NEW 40MM SIZE

PROJECTS WATCHES REVEAL WATCH IN NEW 40MM SIZE

With Reveal, time is always in the present.
Now in a much larger 40mm case, this timekeeper reveals the current time through a looking glass while fading the past and the future.

This classic minimalist watch becomes even more contemporary in a bigger, bolder size that compliment’s the design’s unique subtlety.

CHECK OUT THE 40MM PROJECTS REVEAL STEEL or 40MM PROJECTS REVEAL ALL BLACK

PROJECTS WATCHES - PAST PRESENT FUTURE WATCH IN NEW 40MM SIZE

PROJECTS PAST PRESENT FUTURE 40MM

This unique timepiece beautifully reminds you that “there’s no time like the present.” You only see the present time: what’s past is past. The future doesn’t exist yet. The time is now.

At once coolly minimal and warmly conceptual, this watch is a meditation on time. All watches can tell you what time it is. Past, Present & Future tell you what time is.

PAST PRESENT FUTURE AVAILABLE IN LEATHER STRAP and SILICON STRAP.