Sunday, May 3, 2009

Honorable Mention - Digital Photo Frame Watch


If you can't leave home without your favorite photos, check out this digital photo frame watch. It lets you store up to 26 photos and view them on a 94 x 64 resolution 1-inch LCD display. Transfer files using an easy to use USB interface. Unfortunately, it's only compatible with Windows 98/2000/ME/XP systems.

Honorable Mention - Seiko's E-Ink Watch


Seiko's remarkable watch features an e-ink display with touch sensitive buttons that are activated by simply pressing around the area. Its ultrathin and flexible design makes for a comfortable fit. The "Spectrum" is priced at $1,747.

The Camera Phone Watch


Telson's TWC 1150 is the world's first camera phone watch. It supports a RUIM card which can be used in GSM phones for international roaming. Other features include, a 256 color LCD, plug-in camera, Infrared wireless earpiece, Speakerphone, stopwatch, and planner.

Backside Watch


The "Backside Watch" is an amusing piece designed by Open Concepts, its a watch that's meant to be worn upside down.
"From one point of view this watch is not so comfortable for precise time measuring. If you put the watch on your hand and that brought you in good mood it means the life turned bright side to you!"

High-Tech Army Wristwatch


Tadiran Communications has developed new video communication technology that delivers real-time images taken by helicopters on to a 3-inch LCD display This wristwatch-style receiver gives solidiers an aerial view of the battlefield with video beamed directly from drones at 30 frames per second. For $50,00, you'll get a receiver, transmitter, and battery.
"V-Rambo shortens the amount of time it takes to identify and strike a target," he claimed. "Before it was minutes, 10 to 12 minutes. Now it's a matter of seconds."

Ultra-Violet Watch


Infinity Optic's Ultra-Violet watch is like an optical illusion, you'll see the same reflection many times over due to specially placed mirrors and electroluminescent coated hands.
"By using mirrors, the electroluminescent coated hands and dots reflect over and over again in an Infinitive manner"

Hitachi AirSense Watch


Anyone who needs to measure the humidity, barometric pressure, or vibrations in a room should consider Hitachi's AirSense watch. Its basically a portable atmosphere monitor that can be worn on your wrist. Geared towards professionals, this watch can transmit data to awireless receiver which is than used as part of a larger monitoring network. The HitachiAirSense is available now in Japan at the price of $800.

Talking Japanese Watches


This strange watch that not only tells time but teaches you Japanese as well. At the press of a button, you can activate a built-in speaker which responds with the time in Japanese.

TV Watch


Bored? Just turn this TV watch on. It features a 1.5″ Color TFT Display and is good for 1 hour of playtime when fully charged. When placed in the docking station you'll get up to 3 hours of playtime. This watch weighs just 45g.





1. 1GB MP4/MP3 USB Wrist Watch with 1.8-Inch OLED Screen (Black) is an extraordinary digital wristwatch that allows its owner to wear music and videos on the wrist. This gadget features 1 GB capacity with a 1.8-inch OLED true color screen.

The watch not only displays the day and date function, but also supports MP3, WMA, and MP4 format providing up to 9 hours of music playback. It is possible to adjust the sound with help of the six preset EQ modes. Moreover, it supports "NX-AVI" video format so that its owner could enjoy more than 7 hours of continuous video playing. 

The thin and light wristwatch is secured to the wrist with a rubber click watch strap for most comfortable wearing. 





2. Watch Phone, Unlocked, Tri Band, Touch Screen boldly introduces you into the world of the cutting-edge technology. This watch phone gadget is created in sporty style. It is compatible with USA GSM cell phone providers using a SIM card such as Cingular, T-mobile, AT&T, etc. All the owner of the gadget has to do is to install the SIM card. 

The watch phone features a 1.3" TFT-LCD color Touch-Screen and supports SMS, MMS, WAP, MP3, MP4, and much more. A great advantage of the watch is long battery life, so its owner may enjoy many hours of talking. Moreover, the gadget comes with ear phones to allow hands-free calls.

This phone watch works with GSM networks 900/1800/1900 MHz. When you plug in your SIM card, the gadget automatically recognizes your network, phone book, and your personal settings. It is advisable to consult your cellular provider about the compatibility before placing an order.


3. NHJ Portable Television Watch Wearable 1.5" LCD TV Wristwatch is a great discovery for gadget-fans and a must-have for sports lovers. The wristwatch is a color television for you to enjoy your favorite TV show, news bulletin, and sports events anywhere you are.

The Television watch has incorporated 1.5-inch TFT LCD color monitor with 280 x 220 pixels, offering the comfort of a manual and auto tuning. You will find the volume and channel buttons discreetly positioned on the side of the watch for easy control. The watch is equipped with a specially designed Sony micro-tuner and headphone antenna receiving 14-69 UHF and 2-13 VHF channels. 

The mini TV gadget also features a second, smaller LCD for showing time, month, date and year. When you want to watch some show, all you have to do is to put on the earphones, and tune the antenna to your favorite channel. The LCD bar at the top of the face indicates the time, channel and volume level. 

The watch is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.





4. Bluetooth wristwatches are all the rage today. Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Music Bluetooth Watch, developed together with Fossil, has successfully united contemporary design and cutting-edge Bluetooth technology. 

The gadget notifies its owner of incoming calls and text messages by gently vibrating on the wrist. With a quick glance on the watch the owner sees the caller ID. He then has to touch a button to reject or mute the call, or press the answer key on the headset and receive the call. The watch serves as an alternative phone display, crafted in mineral crystal glass and stainless steel.

The owner of the watch doesn't need to have the phone in hands to easily manage calls or music. With special music buttons of the watch it is possible to control tracks and volume of the music on the phone, while the OLED display indicates the track playing.

Auto pairing allows to connect the wristwatch to the phone automatically avoiding set-up routine. The watch has one more advantages for those who are always looking for their phone, as it helps them keep track of the phone, giving out a vibrating signal when the phone is out of range, thus ensuring the phone won't be forgotten.



5. Innovative Gadget TA457 Home Theater Watch 2GB will keep you away from boredom anywhere you are. If you are away from home and feel like listening to your favorite song, watching a new movie or looking through some nice photos, all these wishes come true with the Home Theatre watch. 

A great advantage of the gadget watch is an easy-to-navigate menu system. It plays MP3 audio and MP4 (NXV) video files and displays JPG images. You will be able to tune the sound the way you like as the device is equipped with five Equalize modes, together with Super bass setting. 

One more significant feature of the gadget is adjustable back light brightness. It also offers 'Sleep' function up to 3 hours. With the Home Theatre Watch you will even be able to make a voice recording. 

The watch goes on a durable rubber band that is easy-to-adjust to about any size of the wrist. 



6. Suunto Observer SR Wrist-Top Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass is an extremely functional gadget watch offering the widest range of functions one may think of. 

The sturdy, beautiful, and very durable construction of the Suunto Observer Watch features a stainless steel lightweight case secured to the wrist with an elastomer strap. The wrist-top computer reveals a slim, timeless masculine design. The gadget watch is equipped with such powerful tools as an altimeter, barometer, digital compass, stopwatch, alarm and thermometer. 

The digital display offers easy readability. The accurate device boasts 100-meter water-resistance. It is also provided with backlight function. The watch is PC compatible. 



7. Casio Men's Techmowear Remote Control Digital Watch #CMD40B-1T is a fantastic gadget watch, a real must-have for anyone that is a gadget-fan, or can never find the remote. 

The device allows you to control televisions without any need to set it up with a remote control. All you have to do is to set the watch to the correct code corresponding to the particular brand (Panasonic, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Philips, Pioneer, Quasar, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, etc). The list of brands and codes is included. The codes may be easily memorized (ex. Sony=3). 

With this gadget watch you can have fun confusing friends at their houses or a restaurant or anywhere. 

The watch memorizes up to 16 sets of infrared data from any infrared remote control. It is equipped with a built-in, 8-digit calculator. The watch has also incorporated a 1/100-second stopwatch for measuring elapsed time, split/lap time, 1st-2nd place. Other useful functions of the watch are a daily alarm and hourly time signal and built-in auto-calendar. It goes on a durable resin band.




8. Impulse Ana-Digit Everyday Stylish Watch with Bright LED Display of Strapless Heart Rate Technology (Black Lens) successfully combines an appealing look of an everyday watch with a heart rate monitor function. It is a great timekeeping companion for a casual athlete that may accompany its owner all day long.

A great advantage of the stylish gadget watch is an ultra-bright LED display showing the time of day in either analog or digital format. The watch also features the day of the week and heart rate reading. It is extremely comfortable to use as it doesn't require any chest belt, reading your pulse from your finger. 

The sturdy yet refined stainless-steel construction of the gadget watch will withstand heavy use. The watch powered by a quartz movement also has the following distinctions: a sweeping second hand, an alarm function, side button sensors, 100-meter water-resistance and an eye-catching black lens. 



9. Polar AW200 Activity Technology Watch is an ideal gadget for energetic persons as it is measuring the quantity and quality of the walking exercise through listening to one's body. 

The Polar AW200 Activity Watch will first of all gladden your eye with its sleek stainless-steel design. The watch is packed with a range of on-the-go features, including a step counter, barometer/temperature readings, and a calorie counter. The step counter is a useful function for walkers, hikers and joggers in particular as from the moment you press Start, the gadget keeps record of your steps and helps you track your activity level. 

The watch also measures your caloric burn, so you will be aware of your workout's efficiency. Thebarometer/thermometer function will no doubt turn out to be really useful when you're planning a weekend hike and want to track the weather. The built-in altimeter allows you to track how much elevation you've gained since the last stop. The watch also allows you to measure your intensity level with one glance at your workout rate and decide when to make a break. 

Not to mention, the watch provides all the conventional watch functions.




10. Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watch is a gadget of streamlined design destined for both men and women. 

The watch goes with a chest strap heart rate monitor to keep you aware of the target zones and time in the zone. The durable resin case features easily accessible function buttons. The watch spotlights a digital display with orange accents. It goes on a comfortable resin strap with an eye-pleasing tapered profile. 

As a smart helper during your training, the watch allows to continuously track your heart rate. You will also be able to pre-set target heart rate zones with alarms for notifying you when you get out of the zone. The watch is equipped with an automatic activity timer and a workout review recalling activity time and average/highest heart rates. The watch also features amonth/day/date display with 12/24-hour time

The Indiglo night-light function of the Timex watch is the brand's patented blue electroluminescent lighting technology that perfectly lights the surface of the dial. It requires little battery power, so the watch's battery lasts longer. One more advantage of the watch is 30-meter water-resistance. The batteries of the heart rate monitor sensor can be easily replaced by consumers. 

Other useful functions packed into the watch are the following: 100-hour chronograph, 27-lap memory, 100-hour countdown timer, alarm with 5 min back up BPM or %-of-Max Heart Rate Display.

Linux-Powered Watch


Developed jointly by IBM and eMagin, this OLED Linux watch was ahead of its time. It basically had a host of PDA functions (phonebook, scheduler, picture viewer, etc.) and included a monochrome 640 x 480 VGA display.

New design


Watches can be used for just about everything these days, from watching TV to learning Japanese, we've selected ten of the strangest (or coolest) for your enjoyment. Which ones are your favorites?