Nixon Passport Watch
Nixon’s first analog world time movement watch, the Passport, is crafted in stainless steel; it’s most unique feature is the world time function, which is controlled by the bezel. (Thanks Evan!)
Nixon’s first analog world time movement watch, the Passport, is crafted in stainless steel; it’s most unique feature is the world time function, which is controlled by the bezel. (Thanks Evan!)
Diesel’s DZ1419, better known as “Frankenwatch” has a split-personality more befitting of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde moniker. 2/3rds gunmetal stainless, 1/3rd blue Lucite – it’s one cool, but schizo watch.
The GDF-100 introduces a brand new case design to the G-Shock line to accommodate its front-facing pressure and temperature sensors. The watch can display both temperature and altitude at once.
Bernhard Lederer’s Gagarin Tourbillon celebrates Yuri Gagarin’s historic space flight; it has a minute long flying tourbillon that rotates counterclockwise in 108 minutes, the time it took to orbit the earth.
Re-issues of some of Braun’s clocks and watches from the 70s and 90s. The wristwatches were made “based on the original designs with slight modifications.” Minimalism at its finest.
Developed in collaboration with MCT Watches founder Denis Giguet, the Opus Eleven features 24 placards that explode and come together to form the numeral of the hour. Limited to 111 units.
This limited-edition timepiece keeps time by syncing up with GPS satellites instead of radio signals, providing precision time around the world. Plus, they’ve got a cool anime to go with it.
The Submariner Stealth MK III has a satin-finish case, while the MK IV has a black carbon coated case. Both have all-black bezels, G10 NATO Strap and the STEALTH name on their dial and back.
The limited edition 21 Blackjack watch by Christophe Claret comes with a pair of dice, playing cards and a roulette wheel on the back. All the games are fully playable. (Thanks David!)
Breo’s sports-inspired Orb watch is simple but tasteful; slightly extended function buttons on the crown section add definition to the traditional face shape, while pops of color keep it contemporary.
One of Ladoire’s limited-edition Black Widow watches, this exquisite thing tells time with rotating disks driven by ceramic ball bearings. We love the red accents on the crown and leather band.
Jose Geraldo Reis Pfau uses wristwatch parts to create different kinds of motorcycles. Pfau actually started making miniatures using keys, and has also used eyeglasses as materials.
The bright and simple new Soleus collection of running watches offers intuitive features like big digits, interval timers, and longer lights, which all work to enhance the running experience.
The simplest, most unassuming watch we’ve seen from Tsovet. Features a white stainless steel face with black stainless second numbers, and a thick brown leather band with white contrast stitching.
Most night-readable watches just have glowing faces. But Diesel’s Glow timepiece add luminescent bands so not only can you see the time, your friends can see you at your next rave.
The Carrera Mikrograph has an astonishingly accurate central chronograph hand that displays time at intervals of 1/100th of a second. The rose gold edition is limited to 150 pieces only.
Designed by Roger Tallon for Lip in the 70′s, the Mach 2000 Chronograph is a classic vintage watch with distinct multi-colored balls that function as the crown and stopwatch pushers. (Thanks Alan!)
VOID’s striking VO2 watch features a speedometer style dial set in a case that shows only half the traditional face. The hour and minute hands have red or white tips that correspond to the display.
This precision German watch has a tough look to reassure the world you’re a real man’s man. With its bold, blocky military styling, the stainless steel Blockade tells ‘em you mean business.
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