O-Boy watch tells the time and sends rescue alerts via satellite

If you were heading off into a wilderness area with no cell coverage, you might worry about how you’d summon help if you got hurt or lost. Well, the O-Boy satellite-connected rescue watch was designed with just such concerns in mind.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading O-Boy watch tells the time and sends rescue alerts via satellite

Casio makes new Pro Trek PRW-61 from more biodegradable biomass plastics

Casio’s Pro Trek multi-function sports watch line has gone a bit greener with the introduction of the PRW-61, which features a case, case back, and strap made out of biomass plastics derived from castor seeds, corn, and similar raw materials.Continue R… Continue reading Casio makes new Pro Trek PRW-61 from more biodegradable biomass plastics

Citizen unveils its first all-digital smartwatch, the CZ Smart

Classic watchmaker Citizen has long been focused on the past, but now it’s embracing modern technology a bit more. The CZ Smart isn’t Citizen’s first smartwatch, but is the company’s first to sport an all-digital display, bringing a suite of familiar a… Continue reading Citizen unveils its first all-digital smartwatch, the CZ Smart

Watch Winder Keeps Your Timepieces Ticking

Mechanical watches are triumphs of engineering on a tiny scale. Capable of keeping time by capturing the energy of the user’s own movements, they never need batteries changed. Unfortunately, they quickly lose time when not worn for a few days. To solve that problem, [sblantipodi] built a smart watch winder. …read more

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Hands off: Jupiter wristwatch uses magnetically-driven beads instead

Ziiiro’s Jupiter wristwatch takes minimalism to a new level by eliminating not only the numerals and markers but also the hands, in favor of magnetically-driven beads. Available in four color schemes, the timepiece is named for its resemblance to the p… Continue reading Hands off: Jupiter wristwatch uses magnetically-driven beads instead

Diamond encrusted watches use world’s smallest mechanical movement

Fancy Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a couple of new squillion-dollar, super tiny timepieces – the Snowdrop and the Bangle – featuring a 91-year-old mechanical movement that’s still the world’s smallest.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearabl… Continue reading Diamond encrusted watches use world’s smallest mechanical movement

Twin Turbo Furious 300+ is a record-breaking Bugatti for your wrist

Watchmaker Jacob & Co and carmaker Bugatti have teamed up again to produce the Twin Turbo Furious 300+ wristwatch. With construction based on the previous Twin Turbo Furious watch and styling inspired by the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ hypercar, th… Continue reading Twin Turbo Furious 300+ is a record-breaking Bugatti for your wrist

It’s about time: BIG designs spiraling green-roofed watch museum

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) recently completed a new museum and workshop for Swiss luxury watchmaker Atelier Audemars Piguet. It’s a superb building defined by an attractive spiraling design and is topped by a green roof that helps it take its place … Continue reading It’s about time: BIG designs spiraling green-roofed watch museum