Watches and Stuff

A Cult Watch is Born: HD3 with SLYDE

2011-03-03T13:06:00.007-05:00

From the press release:

A single case for a luxury watch with an infinity of components, movements and complications. Sounds unthinkable? Think again. This amazing concept of Time, born in the fertile mind of celebrated Swiss designer Jorg Hysek, has become reality: SLYDE. The perfect fusion between the latest design trends and cutting-edge electronic technology – revolutionizing our vision of Time at the dawn of the Third Millennium.

SLYDE takes the underlying principle of the smartphone – the possibility to change applications by merely sliding a finger over a tactile screen – and adapts it to the world of timepiece perfect for modern, aesthetic, instantaneous time-reading.

Jorg Hysek was inspired by the automobile world ('which influences our entire aesthetic approach') in crafting the watch's streamlined appearance. He came up with a 21st century watchmaking.

[via SwissTime]

Edit 08/31/11: The HD3 Slyde is due out in September 2011. Check for retailers here.

Time Machine: Horological Machine N°2-SV

2011-02-22T13:30:00.001-05:00

From the press release:

After three successful years, the HM2 is preparing to bow out with two 18-piece limited series, each fitted with the legendary sapphire crystal case - and thereby preserving the exclusive nature of this second MB&F adventure. The backdrop of the HM2-Black SV, composed of a black titanium mainplate, highlights the “engine” framed by an electric green gasket, whose intensity is reflected on the winding rotor visible through the back. Meanwhile, the HM2-Red SV combines red gold with touches of black, metallic silvered shades as well as transparency effects. The result is two superb colour combinations at the heart of these timepieces embodying a horological revolution in terms of both their technology and of the construction principles behind them.

[via SwissTime]

Ultra Limited Edition: CORUM - Golden Bridge Automatic

2011-02-22T11:45:00.000-05:00

From the press release:

When it was presented in 1980, the Golden Bridge baguette movement made a deep impression and opened a new chapter in horology. Thirty years on, this exceptional linear movement still exerts its magic and once more finds itself at centre stage with, for the first time, an automatic version in a larger red or white gold case. And in the spotlight is the new CO 313 calibre, a linear movement demanding an exceptionally high level of horological savoir-faire. The two-sided dial and the case's four sapphire crystal sides have been carefully structured to highlight this exceptional automatic movement. A limited edition, not surprisingly, with 130 watches available in red gold and 70 in white gold.

[via SwissTime]

"Look, Ma, No Hands": FREDERIC JOUVENOT - Solar Deity Collection

2011-02-21T14:09:00.001-05:00

From the press release:

Here for the first time is a watch that tells the time without conventional hands, numbers or discs! Frédéric Jouvenot has achieved a real tour de force with its Solar Deity collection, named after the sunbeam design of its hour display. The path of the sun and the alternating day/night cycle are shown by means of 12 radio-concentric, three-dimensional rays. At midday, when the sun is at its zenith, all the sunbeams are golden to represent full daylight. As time passes, the sunbeams turn black one by one as day moves towards night. All the models are named after a god, like the Helios, which won the GTE 2011 Superwatch Award, or the Inti. A revolutionary, avant-garde timepiece offered in a limited edition.

[via SwissTime]

Wakeup... Tea Time: Tea Making Alarm Clock

2010-06-04T16:26:00.001-04:00

Having trouble getting out of bed before that first cup of coffee? The Tea Making Alarm Clock is an alarm clock and teamaker/coffeemaker in one! It has a capacity of 600ml (enough for at least two cups). It features a contemporary, compact bedside design, illuminated LCD clock with analog face, rapid water boiling function, integated reading light, and alarm function to signal when boiling has completed. It comes with a high quality ceramic tea pot and cover. Very practical!

[MenKind]

Spy Watch: Hennessey Time Men's VD1S Video Watch

2010-06-04T12:37:00.000-04:00

The Hennessey Time Men's VD1S Video Watch is a multifunctional watch with built in camera and microphone with 4GB of internal memory. It takes photos in JPG format and records color video and audio in AVI format. It comes either with a white dial/metal strap or black dial/black strap. Cool!

Tiny Player: iRiver T8

2010-05-31T22:34:00.002-04:00

iRiver just announced the T8 in Korea. The small mp3 player/usb key features 8GB, an FM tuner, and comes in 8 colors.

The iriver T8 supports MP3, WMA, ASF, APE, FLAC, and OGG audio formats.

[Le Journal du Geek]

Stunning Additions: Casio Edifice EQW-M710-1AER and EQW-M710DB-1AER Watches

2010-02-25T12:01:00.006-05:00

From Casio: Introducing Casio’s latest additions to the Edifice high performance collection - the sporty EQW-M710-1AER and classically styled EQW-M710DB-1AER chronograph watches.

With detailed bezel engraving, the stunning watches feature must-have sports functionality, including a triple sequential chronograph and water resistance to 100m. Each watch incorporates tough solar power technology, which uses an intelligent solar charging system which means there is no need for battery replacement. The solar cell provides the watches with a supply of energy and any additional energy is saved to a back up battery within each timepiece.

Using Casio’s cutting edge radio controlled Wave Ceptor technology, the watches are updated up to six times a day from international radio transmitters, resulting in the most precise atomic timekeeping. If perfect timing was not enough, the watches keep time for 29 cities worldwide.

Key features include:

Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)

Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the display time accurate

Auto receive function up to six times per day (up to five times per day for the Chinese calibration signal)

Manual receive function

Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60, China BPC

Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHz

Neo-bright luminous hands and markers

World time

29 time zones (29 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off, home city/world time swapping

Daily alarm

Countdown timer

Measuring unit: one second

Input range: one minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments)

Other: Auto-switching to elapsed time measurement (1-second units) when the end of a countdown timer operation is reached

1/100th second stopwatch

Measuring capacity: 23:59'59.95"

Measuring modes: Elapsed time and split time

Full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)

Low battery warning

Storage battery: Solar rechargeable battery

Power saving function

Approx. battery life: five months on full charge (without further exposure to light)

Analogue: hour, minute (hand moves every 10 seconds), second, day, date

They truly are stunning!

[Casio]

Harry Potter Collectible: Hermione Granger's Time Turner

2010-02-19T11:43:00.004-05:00

Hermione Granger's Time Turner is an authentic recreation of Hermione's Time-Turner. It is 24 karat gold plated and measures 1 3/8 inches in diameter. The chain measures 18 inches. It comes complete with a display which is good because the piece is very fragile.

Round and Round: Aspiral Clocks

2010-02-18T20:31:00.004-05:00

The Aspiral clock combines an original twist with the analog clock. The clock doesn't have hands or a digital display, instead it uses a ball to show the time. The clock spins moving the ball through the spiral till, after 12 hours, the ball disappears in the center.

[gizmodo]

For iMac Fans: Recycled iMac Restore Disk Clock

2010-02-18T19:28:00.003-05:00

This hand-made Recycled iMac Restore Disk Clock is made using a recycled bicycle chain ring, an iMac software restore disk, 2 smaller bike cassette locking gears, a small piece of bike chain and a new quarts drive movement with pendulum. The pendulum does work and is comprised of a piece of bike chain and a small cassette gear. The clock measures approximately 8.5"W x 13"H.

Perfect for the computer room!

[Etsy via DVICE]

Official Partnership: Casio Continues with Red Bull Racing Formula One Team

2010-02-18T10:58:00.004-05:00

LONDON, 10th February 2010 - Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it has renewed its contract with the Red Bull Racing Formula One Team to continue serving as a Red Bull Racing Team Partner for the 2010 season. While providing strong support for the team, Casio will make the most of the official partnership to actively promote the company’s EDIFICE line of analog metal watches for men.

Red Bull Racing entered the world of Formula One in 2005 and became a serious Championship contender in just five years. In 2009, the team had its strongest ever season, gaining six wins, 16 podiums and four one-two finishes. It ended the year by taking second place in the Formula One Constructors’ Championship - an achievement that demonstrates the remarkable growth and ability of Red Bull Racing.

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel will continue as team drivers for the 2010 season. Webber has built a solid reputation and is looking to gain more victories, while Vettel continues to grab headlines as the youngest man ever to set numerous Formula One records. This year he will look to improve on his second place finish in the 2009 Drivers’ Championship. The two drivers will take part in all 19 Formula One races this year, starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14, 2010.

Delivering the essence of speed and intelligence, the EDIFICE line of analog metal watches evokes a sense of velocity and motor sports energy with the movement of the hands and distinctive watchface. Since first released, EDIFICE watches have been especially popular with motor sports fans, thanks to their rich stopwatch functions and standout face designs, all based on the electronic technologies developed by Casio.

Red Bull Racing not only has intelligent racing strategies and a youthful image and energy, but also boasts outstanding technology development capabilities. The team pours everything it has into its race cars, all in the pursuit of speed. Casio believes that these qualities are a perfect match for the EDIFICE brand concept, which is why the company decided to renew its support for the Red Bull Racing team and its drivers, Webber and Vettel, in 2010.

EDIFICE has been designated as the official team watch for the 2010 season, and the Casio logo will appear on racing suits worn by Webber and Vettel, as well as on the mechanics’ uniforms. In addition to using images of the two drivers, their F1 race cars, and the team in advertising worldwide, Casio also plans to release special collaborative EDIFICE watch models. These global marketing activities are expected to further enhance the Edifice brand image and help to grow sales.

Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal, Christian Horner said: "I am delighted that our Team Partnership with Casio is continuing. We are at the cutting edge of technology and I think it’s important to be associated with brands that reflect that. Design, speed and intelligence are vital aspects of both ours and Casio’s businesses."

[Casio]

Multifunctional Sports Watch: Casio PRW-1500T Watch

2009-12-09T12:11:00.004-05:00

Combining the best elements of the Pathfinder and Sea Pathfinder, PRW-1500T is Casio’s latest multifunctional sports watch.

The Multi-Band 5 Atomic Solar Pathfinder boasts four core competencies including; a digital compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer. It also features tide and moon graphs, is water resistant up to 200m and includes moon age data.

Looks and functionality. Impressive!

[Casio Carnaby, Casio]

30 Year Evolution: Sony Walkman

2009-11-25T12:40:00.006-05:00

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Sony Walkman. Here's Sony's thirty year journey in less than 3 minutes:

[akihabara]

Form Beyond Function: Liquid Time

2009-11-24T12:50:00.002-05:00

This wristwatch, designed by Andy Kurovets, has got two names. Alternates, if you will: one is "Liquid Time" while the alternative is "From Nowhere to Nowhere". The Liquid Time wristwatch utilizes two LCD screens specially crafted to fit the watch as well as some very clever typography.

[YankoDesign]

Super-Nerd Stocking Stuffer: TI eZ430-Chronos Dev Platform and Sports Watch

2009-11-24T12:31:00.005-05:00

Check this out... TI is introducing the eZ430-Chronos Wireless Develop-ment Tool. The eZ430-Chronos a fully-capable wireless development platform contained entirely within a sports watch.

From the PRNewswire: "Priced at $49, Chronos is designed to provide customers with all of the hardware and software needed to immediately begin development of wireless networking applications, regardless of programming expertise. It is equipped with sensors for measurement and motion-based control and can serve as a central hub for nearby wireless sensors so that users have remote access to real-time data from devices such as pedometers and heart rate monitors."

I want one!

(TI via Engadget)

Limited Edition Sebastian Vettel Timepiece: Casio EDIFICE EQW-M1000-SV-1AER

2009-09-18T11:43:00.007-04:00

Formula 1’s youngest ever Grand Prix winner, Casio Ambassador Sebastian Vettel, has all the makings of a World Champion. His blend of perfectly timed manoeuvres and near faultless driving has seen him on the podium six times already this season. Now, to celebrate Vettel’s success, Casio has created an exclusive new motorsport inspired EDIFICE watch with the release of the EDIFICE EQW-M1000-SV-1AER.

The EQW-M1000SV-1AER combines a sporty image with the sophistication of an elegant chronograph. The watch face is encased in solid steel with Vettel’s signature and dynamic logos engraved on the casing base. The watch takes its inspiration from the Red Bull F1 team - with colour design details in red, blue and yellow, as well as a relief-like 3D design displaying the inner workings of the watch.

With only 100 available to buy, this special edition timepiece comes with a bespoke gift package including an autographed picture of Vettel and an exclusive helmet shaped badge.

Using Casio’s cutting edge radio controlled Wave Ceptor technology, the watch is updated up to six times a day from international radio transmitters, resulting in the most precise atomic timekeeping. If perfect timing was not enough, the watch keeps time for 29 cities worldwide.

Additional functionality includes a 1/20 second stopwatch, full automatic calendar, solar rechargable power cell and tachymeter.

The EQW-M1000SV-1AER timepiece is available from the Casio store on Carnaby Street, London, H.Samuel online, and limited independent jewellers at an RRP of £350.

It's a gorgeous timepiece!

The Slimmest Walkman: Sony NW-840

2009-09-17T12:55:00.002-04:00

The NW-A840 is a slim 7.2mm thick and features a 2.8 inch OLED display, digital noise cancellation, and 16 GB, 32GB, or 64GB of flash storage. Also onboard is 720 x 480 resolution video out.

Battery life is estimated at 29 hours of continuous music or 9 hours of video playback.

They come bundled with Sony’s premium MRD-EX300SL earbuds. Available in Japan on the 31st of October.

[mp4nation]

Very Limited Edition: Steampunk Nixie Clock

2009-09-15T15:38:00.003-04:00

The Steampunk Nixie clock comes in a very limited edition of 10 pieces. It features 6 x IN-18 Nixie Tubes, solid copper and brass polished outside (gold option), and hardwood and brass case. It obviously tells time and includes an alarm and a date display. It comes with a full set of spare tubes. I think it'd look great on a mantel, don't you?

[Unobtainium via Coolest-Gadgets]

What Time Will You See Big Foot? Sasqwatch

2009-08-28T18:35:00.006-04:00

What time is it when you see Big Foot - Sasqwatch time! Check out these original watches in the shape of a big foot. They come in 4 colors: charcoal, bark, evergreen, and sassy.

[sasqwatchwatch.com via In The Crosshairs]

Rumor Graphic: iPhone 3.0

2009-06-03T21:28:00.005-04:00

There is no shortage of rumors about the iPhone 3.0. A clever artist at the TDR blog drew up a comprehensive graphic summarizing the rumors with color-coded squares with editorial assessments of how likely each rumor is to be true. What a time saver! Confirmation could occur as early as June 8th at Apple's worldwide developers conference. Click for fullsize image.

[TGR Blog via DVICE]

Enjoy Your Digital Life: Game 800 PMP

2009-06-02T19:55:00.004-04:00

The GAME 800 PMP is an odd looking pmp that features a built-in emulator that not only plays emulated NES/Fami-com games, but also Gameboy, Gameboy Color, and even SFC and MD Rom games (32-bit Rom Games). Other features include a 3.5-inch 320x240 LCD, 4GB of memory, SD card slot (4GB max), TV-out, eBook, and speaker.

The Game 800 supports MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, RM-Audio, AMR, AAC+ music; AVI video with RM, RMVB, AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG, MPEG, MPE, MP4, DAT, MOV, DAT conversion formats; JPEG, GIF, BMP with zoom pictures; WAV record format.

[China Grabber via gmp3]

A Sense for Scent: Venexx Perfume Watch

2009-06-01T12:02:00.002-04:00

The Venexx Perfume Watch may look like a fashionable timepiece but it's more than that. Each watch features a flacon inside. A soft turn of the bezel downward and the sprayer appears. The perfume is sprayed by pushing the atomizer. The watches are available for men and women and are resistant to 30 meters.

Holy Timepiece Batman! Fossil Batman Full Throttle Watch

2009-04-03T19:52:00.003-04:00

Fossil's Batman - Full Throttle watch features two-toned case and bracelet, brushed silver stainless steel case and black ion plated case and links, textured dial with the Batman logo, three hand analog quartz movement. It is water resistant to 30 meters.

Changing Faces: UNI Watch by Takemura Ori

2009-04-01T19:20:00.002-04:00

The UNI watch by designer Takemura Ori features a customizable digital face. Fonts, colors, backgrounds and hand designs are selectable with just a few clicks in the included software. The display is a full color OLED. A built-in accelerometer turns the display on only when your wrist turns and the mini-USB port makes it easy to connect to your computer. It’s made of soft touch plastic.

[Yanko Design]