The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
Watches are not only functional but also serve as a fashion statement. Many watchmakers have taken this a step further by creating watches with unique and unusual designs that capture the attention of watch enthusiasts and fashion lovers alike. In this category, you will discover watches that have unique and unusual designs.
Another very cool, and very expensive watch from Urwerk has been released. Urwerk are probably best known for their signature satellite indicators with spinning hour markers. Their latest model has a three dimensional cage that was apparently inspired by the beak of the Maltese Falcon. Either side of this are a traditional power reserve…
The Boegli Grand Opera collection is a recent edition to their musical watches. After making square faced muscial watches for over a decade the new collection features a round case for the first time. The mechanical musical movement plays the “chime of bells” from Mozarts opera The Magic Flute. Unlike previous models the music can…
Wryst have just released a prototype of their Airborne watch (pictured below). The Wryst Airborne FW3, FW4 and FW5 are according to the brand, watches that are “the first Limited Edition watches ever produced that fulfill groundbreaking stylish looks, incredible strength attributes and reliability.” Priced at $750 USD they feature DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coated…
Spikenzie Labs have released a new version of their Solder:Time micro-controller DIY watch. The Solder Time 2 like the original is a watch for people who like to build their own (an assembled version is also available), the new version features various upgrades and is even more hackable than the original. It uses the…
Taking architecture as his inspiration Dzmitry Samal has created a unique watch with a strong geometric design housed inside a case made from unusual material for a watch; concrete. Dzmitry Samal chose concrete because he felt its a ” noble, modern, honest and robust material”. The dial’s detailed geometric design contrasts well with the…
If you like the idea of being more involved in a watch`s design process then the novel “Sealed Watch” featuring a sealing wax dial might appeal to you. Its produced by the quirkily named company ‘Be Optimistic and Thankful’ or BOAT for short. As watches become more and more technologically advanced it makes a…
This past week 4N have released a video (below) via their facebook page announcing the fully functioning version of their mechanical digital watch. I wrote about the 4N watch originally back in early 2010 when it was announced. At that time there were only computer graphic representations of it available so its interesting to…
Is an artistic/philosophical statement being made here? Finally got around to writing about this …watch? timepiece.. The Haldimann H9 Reduction It was released earlier in the year and caused quite a hoo-ha . The reason it stirred up controversy I think is because it challenges the meaning of what a wristwatch should be. The…
The “ish” watch, also sometimes called “Indian stretchable Time” is a watch that makes a humorous comment on Indian scheduling. Based on the idea that Indians often tend to be late due to a multitude of reasons ranging from political demonstrations, bad road conditions to simply herds of cattle blocking the way. So there…
Arm yourself against Werewolves with the Artya Werewolf Watch, a new addition to Artya‘s “son of a gun” range of watches. The Son of A Gun Werewolf features two silver, hand engraved bullets that were, according to Artya forged during a full moon and also for good measure rubbed in Garlic. Artya are an…
Avoid getting lost on the piste with this Aspen watch the Downhill GT , a new version of the Aspen One Compass watch. Aspen Watches are a Swiss luxury watch brand specializing in Ski- themed watches, and are named after the Colorado ski resort. The Aspen One Collection is limited to 3,267 pieces total,…
Two of the most avant garde watchmakers, Urwerk and MB&F have joined forces to form “C3H5N3O9“. Which according to the website is “an experimental platform, not a luxury brand.” The name is actually the molecular formula for nitroglycerine, and their first watch, in keeping with the theme is named Experiment ZR012. The internal mechanism…
Does being able to navigate like an explorer from times past, and determine you’re exact position on earth without the use of any modern electronic equipment appeal to you? Then this might be the timepiece or perhaps rather navigational-piece for you. Assuming you are able to understand how to use it that is! For…
The DMG-11 is a pilot instrument watch launched this year by Finnish watch maker De Motu. The DMG 11 is the worlds first ever watch to measure g-forces. Made for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, or people who just want to see how many G’s they’re pulling on the latest amusement park ride. The company…
California-based company Devon Works have unveiled a steam-punk version of their mechanical wonder the Devon Tread 1 watch. According to Ehren Bragg, managing director at Devon the feedback for the concept was “overwhelmingly positive” and it is currently being engineered. A prototype is due in October and production is intended for the first half…
The Type 46 is a watch using a very different approach to time-telling: it has the ability to interpret the owner’s desire to read the time. It uses “cursors” on sliders to indicate the time. The sliders are activated only when the user places his arm before him. A feat made possible by the…