Awesome Watches

The Neutron is relatively easy to read, but its as flashy as most Kisai watches. It has a badass steel grill face and an LED display that curves around the wrist. You can set it to display the time when you flick your wrist.

Awesomer sponsor Bespoke Post is giving away three totally amazing Baume et Mercier timepieces worth up to $5000 (USD). Best part is, Awesomer readers get one bonus entry in the contest by clicking here.

Named after Lt. Bradley Snyder, The Bradley is a wristwatch that can tell you the time just by touching it. Instead of a display or watch hands, it has two ball bearings that indicate the hour and minute. Demo here.

Limited to just 88 pieces, Linde Werdelin’s latest design has bold red accents which give this deep dive watch a contemporary Asian flair. We love its intricate two-layer dial and red rubber strap – which can be easily swapped out.

ICE Cord sells Timex wristwatches with wrist straps that have been replaced with paracord. You can customize the watch face, buckles and the paracord. Check out HikePRO if you just want a paracord watch band.

You’ve seen it in pictures, now check out the Ressence Type 3 in action. It is without a doubt the most bizarre wristwatch we’ve ever seen; everything from its construction to how it’s adjusted is weird. More at KeepTheTime.

The fine folks at Watchismo are giving one lucky Awesomer reader this striking black-on-black stainless steel Vestal watch, with a huge 52mm case and chronograph functions. And get 50% off if you can’t wait for the prize. (Ends 6/24/13)

A sturdy and incredibly readable timepiece, with a submarine-inspired dial, and backed by a Swiss movement. Waterproof to 300 meters, and set onto a durable rubber band. Comes in black/red, silver/black, and black/orange.

If you’re going to pay $15,000 for a watch, it might as well be one that could save your life. The Emergency 2 does just that. It has a dual-antenna that can transmit a distress signal to a global search and rescue network.

A smart watch that connects to smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0. It has multiple watch faces, call alerts and more. Its LCD display is as power efficient as E-paper displays and it supports wireless charging.

Refined Hardware’s Model Project 2 sees its trademark cage design rendered in three different editions. The case is available in pure bronze, stainless steel and PVD-treated stainless steel. Limited to 33 units each.

The Devon Tread 2 Time-Belt watch has improved on its predecessor’s functionality, with a new master link system, movement enhancements and new chronograph feature.

Enter for a chance to win ZIIIRO’s special edition Mercury analog watch, with a special dark purple face, and black stainless steel mesh wristband. (Ends 5/17/13)

Hublot’s precision timepiece is a miniaturized tribute to the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient, but complex astronomical computer. An intricate watch, with 295 components driving time, solar and lunar calendars.

A bold everyday watch in a brushed metal case with a swiss movement, sapphire crystal and plastic strap. Its modern face provides an extra hand for tracking a second time zone. For a few dollars more, upgrade to the all-metal Clarkson.

Russia’s Art Lebedev Studios outs a watch that beautifully integrates the look of nature into its face, inspired by the rings of a tree. We only wish it were made from actual wood. Maybe they can get together with the guys at Mica.

Antoine Arnaud is a startup men’s shop that wants to make apparel and accessories for men that are classy yet affordable. Its first product is the Spirit of St. Louis watch, a timepiece equally at home at the bar as it is at the office.

The absence of hands and a crown on Benoît Mintiens’ Ressence Type 3 watch is simply modern elegance; a crystal dome filled with refractive liquid hosts the dials, which float effortlessly around on your wrist.

In celebration of the launch of MightyMega, win this awesome collectible Darth Vader watch, along with a lightsaber keychain flashlight, pen, and Millennium Falcon bottle opener from Zeon Character. (Ends 4/17/13 12AM CDT)

Combining rugged looks with excellent readability, the Atacama chronograph 1880 series offers a durable PVD coated stainless steel body, water-resistance to 300 ft, and Luminox trademark glowing nighttime display.

The most substantial wooden watch we’ve seen, Mica’s Deck Watch is crafted from pine sealed inside and out, making it splash-resistant and long wearing. We also dig the hefty stainless buckle.

Fans of Cartoon Network’s offbeat Regular Show will want to get out their credit cards quick and place an order for this limited-edition Vannen watch, featuring the greatest band that never was.

A watch shop based in New York that pairs vintage watch faces with handmade Horween Chromexcel leather straps, resulting in affordable yet one of a kind everyday timepieces.