The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
The Alfex Black Light 5624 is supposedly the first watch in the world to feature a 3D Dial. Available in two designs, the Alfex Black Light 5624 is creating buzz because of its 3-D dial, which features a recessed face. It features a recessed…
The industrial revolution meets 21st-century technology in this steampunk watch. The Eiffel Tower, Charlie Chaplin, trains and motorbikes are all referenced in the complicated Palace from Jean Dunand. Two tracks hold dials indicating the power reserve and a second timezone. A delicate sapphire crystal…
We’re not sure if the jump-hour Knot 0-Hundred watch looks like a camera, a compass, or a high-tech military gadget. We do know it looks awesome, with its three rotating dials, which combine to show the time. The numbers are painted in SuperLuminova and…
In August, watchmaker Parmigiani, continuing its relationship with super car maker Bugatti announced its Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport watch to coincide with the unveiling of the new Bugatti, the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, the worlds fastest supercar with a top speed of 270mph. The watch…
The time-telling concept behind this unique watch draws its inspiration from the rotation of the planets around the sun. Since time is based on different planetary rotation periods this watch uses this theme for its design. The dial, by featuring concentric rings with gaps…
A joint effort between Korean and Japanese studios, the design of this watch is distinctly asian in concept. Divided into 12 sections but instead of having hour indicators, the day is represented by 12 animals, an oriental time concept shared by both cultures, the…
The unusual design of this watch features two openings that rotate round the face revealing a glimpse of the artwork beneath and indicating the hours and minutes. This simple time-telling approach contrasts with the stark black face giving the watch a striking minimalistic appearance.…
This watch reminds you of the happy times that lie ahead – just after you leave the office and head for the local bar! This fun Happy Hour watch has a permanent marker emblazened in red at 5 pm Best of all, the patented…
Despite their uniquely different shape, one square, one cloverleaf, the Maurice Lacroix Roue Carree has managed to combine two very unconventional looking cogs together to create a distinct design statement that also serves a practical purpose. It looks an unlikely mechanical combination but somehow it…
This futuristic watch called the V-tec Sigma was designed to be worn by actor Nicolas Cage in the movie “Bangkok Dangerous” It runs a watch operating system called “EasySkroll” and allows the user to toggle the display among several modes, including time, chronograph, calendar…
Artya makes watches that have literally been struck by lightning, giving their cases that unique scarred appearance. This example has been subjected to 500,000 volts via Tesla coil. Coils, capacitors and various wires further enhance the watches electrical theme, though the movement itself is…
May 28th make a large variety of budget priced quartz watches with interesting decorated dials. This one is from the selection they have with an architectural motif. They feature a stainless steel case, leather band and very reasonable price of $49. Source: May 28th
Designer Steven Goetz has come up with a clever watch. The numerals are located on the underside of the sapphire crystal and are the same bright white as the face. They only become visible when the black hour hand passes between the numerals and…
The dial of this watch is constantly moving due to its three slowly rotating plates, it takes the same appearance only once a month. The dial is made of 6 sapphire plates of which 3 rotate and the geometric shapes that adorn the face…
The Volna Volnatomic Liquid Tourbillon is a stunning creation that is visually fascinating and features Cold War inspired shapes resembling cut-out bridges, high-powered tanks, and an atomic reactor. This is a watch that can really be appreciated in the dark, yellow paint adorns the watch…
The Tambour by Louis Vuitton uses a unique rotating cube method to tell the time. Time is told using 12 cubes that rotate to indicate the hours in 24 hour format and is powered by a Swiss ETA automatic movement. The minutes are indicted…