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AGENT: A Smartwatch So Smart Its Battery Actually Lasts

Sam Jordan — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:44 +0000

A smartwatch suddenly becomes a lot less smart when its battery runs out. Then you've just got a weird plastic thing on your wrist that leads people to ask you what time is and induce a massive wave of shame over your entire body because you have no clue. "5ish? I dunno. Ya got me" Don't let that happen. Check out the AGENT smartwatch, a new timepiece that promises unparalleled battery life and plenty of functionality. Connecting to your phone via Bluetooth enables the AGENT to display caller ID and texts, control your music, and alert you when you've left your phone behind. [gallery]

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VACHEN Smartwatch: Plenty Of (Watch)Face Time

Sam Jordan — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:48 +0000

The VACHEN Smartwatch (starts at $169) enters the quickly growing field of connected wristwatches, and the makers of the Android OS-based device are aiming for those who like a little variety. With just a tap of the screen you can go from a classic clock theme with Roman numerals to something funky to something futuristic. etc. The phone also connects to your smartphone for notifications about calls, texts, and more. You'll actually be able to download more than 100 watchfaces via the VACHEN store, and if that's not enough for you, well, then maybe your ex was right about you having commitment issues.

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NOMOS Ahoi Diver/Sport Watch: Because Octopuses Appreciate Style Too

Sam Jordan — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:58 +0000

Deep sea divers don't often put style at the center of their concerns, but the NOMOS Ahoi Diver/Sport Watch changes that. With domed sapphire glass, a braided, waterproof watch strap, and of course the ability to withstand depths up to 200 meters, this watch will please both the discerning diver and style savvy group of octopuses one usually encounters on such adventures.

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All-Natural Wood & Stainless Steel Watches by Original Grain: Knock On Watch

Sam Jordan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:30:10 +0000

Would Ice T, self proclaimed Original Gangster, consider a wooden watch to be "OG"? We're not sure, but we'll let you know once he replies to our electronic mail message. In the meantime you can rest easy knowing that Original Grain is behind these three snazzy watch designs made from Maple, Indian Rosewood, and Green Sandalwood. The stainless steel case and band mean no wrist splinters, and the early adopter price of $89 surely gives you street cred in our book, so there's that. [gallery]

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Tissot Heritage Navigator 160th Anniversary Watch: Ready, Jet Set, Go

Sam Jordan — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:00:51 +0000

In January of 1953, an estimated 71% of American TV sets were tuned into I Love Lucy to see her give birth. In other, less gross news from that year, Tissot unveiled its Navigator worldtimer; a watch that oozed class not amniotic fluids. It also told the times of many international cities. Now, to celebrate its 160th anniversary, Tissot is unveiling the Heritage Navigator, a new take on that gem from 60 years ago. The styling of the steel case is quite similar, but a few cities have been changed, with Buenos Aires being subbed out for Chicago and Dakar being replaced by Atlantic. That's a bummer for those cities, but at least they weren't subjected to seeing Lucille Ball pop one out. Ick.

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3012 Series Watch by Mats Lonngren: Stylish Minigame On Wrist

Sam Jordan — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:48:16 +0000

When you've been able to look at your watch and successfully tell the time 43,998 times in a row, it's time for a challenge. The 3012 Series by Finnish designer Mats Lönngren answers the call for that challenge with its very stylish but-at-first-a-tad-confusing rotating disks. The bottom disk is larger and indicates the hours while the smaller top disk shows the minutes. Of course they're also colored differently, but come on, take off the training wheels and use that noggin.

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The Coastliner Retro Timepiece: I Love The 50s

Sam Jordan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:00:40 +0000

VH1 may not have gotten around to airing "I Love the 50s," but that doesn't mean the decade that saw the birth of rock n' roll, television, and the Stanky Leg doesn't deserve its glory. Tim Hadleigh from the UK has always had a thing for classic American cars from the 50s, and he's created a watch that's designed to evoke the feel of cruising along the California coast in one of those sweet rides of yesteryear. The Coastliner (375 euros) features a stainless steel case; mirror polish finish; calfskin, light brown leather strap with light green lining; and stainless steel push-button deployment clasp.

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Citizen Eco Drive Stealth: Wrist Ninja

Sam Jordan — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:00:09 +0000

Ninjas may operate in pure darkness, effortlessly gliding between the shadows as they hunt their prey, but they still need to know when it's time for dinner. The Citizen Eco Drive Stealth ($119) is the watch to wear when ninjaing it up. The ballsy-yet-stealthy black-on-black motif means you'll never be a ghost as you hide in the bedroom closet, waiting for your girlfriend to finally put away jacket that she had to have taken off at least an hour ago! Geez! Oh and ninjas (and prank-playing boyfriends) don't have time to worry about winding a watch, so the Japanese Quartz movement really comes in handy, keeping you battery-free forever.

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SPARC Sigma MGS: Class On Your Wrist

Sam Jordan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:30:14 +0000

Question: Is it possible to maintain high class when looking like a Nick Nolte mugshot? Answer: Yes, if you're rockin something special on your wrist. Running about $4,500, the Ventura Sparc MGS certainly qualifies as a class-creating timepiece. Made out of Durinox steel, the watch features a quartz movement with an automatic rotor that generates electricity, while the automatic backlight control keeps the battery life preserved.

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CST-01: A Watch Skinnier Than Angelina Jolie’s Leg

Sam Jordan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:30:17 +0000

Remember that picture of Angelina Jolie's leg? Well this watch is even skinnier. The CST-01 doesn't pretend to do anything fancy -- it's not "smart", nor does it track how many spoonfuls of Grape Nuts you've shoveled into your feedhole -- but it does claims to be thinnest watch in the world. It's simply a stainless-steel cuff, less than a millimeter thick, and the makers say it fits snugly around wrists of all sizes. A single 10-minute charge is expected to power the watch for about a month. Kinda like how one Luna bar keeps Angie going for 25-30 days.

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