Watches

Tag Heuer used a new mechanical regulator to create a timepiece that beats 7.2 million times per hour – well above the average of 28,800 – making it accurate up to 1/2,000th of a second. More here.

The Chinese New Year is upon us, so what better way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon than with these intricately handcrafted German watches, each created in a limited edition of just 8 pieces.

Deson Wang and Mike He designed what could only be loosely defined as a clock, as it only functions when you hang its removeable watch in the center. Also available with a white watch face.

Designed by Michael Young, the watch face of the O.D.M. Hacker has two distinct levels. It has a deep concave dial that contains the hour markers and a raised steel disc that holds the hands in place.

A classically styled watch with a modern twist, this 5-in-1 timepiece also acts as compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer. Built in a durable stainless case with black leather band. Video here.

An extra large watch with an bold and eye-catching colorway – glossy black resin band with a lustrous gold face. Has both analog and digital displays and the trademark G-Shock durability.

There’s something just right about the classic styling of these well-priced analog watches. From the military-style webbed band to the easy-to-read dial, every guy should have one for casual days.

This very special 2012 timepiece has a white gold case, tourbillon, perpetual calendar and chronograph. Limited to 10 units; a more limited edition of 5 diamond-set units will also be issued.

A watch for dapper geeks, the Kisai Rogue Pocket Watch has an LED-backlit LCD touchscreen and secondary time zone, date and alarm functions. Available in four colors, all of them difficult to read.

From Swiss watchmaker Pierre Junod and designer Fredi Brodmann comes a timepiece which dispenses with those pesky minutes, instead telling time in fractions of an hour. Limited to just 250 pieces.

Nature strongly influences Mistura’s organic watch designs. The customization options for most of the collection is what truly makes them a kaleidoscopic array of beauty, color and variation.

Autodromo wristwatches are made by racing fans for racing fans. The watch faces are inspired by the gauges on the dashboard of 20th century European race cars. Available in five variants.

The Integralus by Art Lebedev Studio has a face that doubles as the closure, splitting into two when unlocked. It makes it easier to wear the watch, but hopefully not to accidentally take off as well.

The All Around the World from Mr. Jones has 8 hour hands, each in the form of a famous landmark, indicating the time in their respective cities. A red pigeon serves as the minute hand.

Astro Studios’ dramatic timepieces are made by layering varying shades of anodized aluminum to create the effect that they are glowing. No word yet on when you can buy one, though.

In keeping with VOID’s design aesthetic, the V01 LED remains unlit until the display button is pressed, highlighting the contrast of its metal case and the black crystal display. Discounted until 11/14.

If the 103 Series was too minimalistic for you, step up to the flashier 250. It’s made of stainless steel and British or Italian leather and has a textured dial. Also comes in gold and gun grey.

With its minimalist floating minute hand and a dot for hours, the Picto watch from designers Steen Georg Christensen & Erling Andersen reminds us of Pong for some reason we can’t put our finger on.

The stylish Oakley Full Metal Jacket titanium watch comes with a removable single face that can be mounted on a pocket watch chain or used as a conventional wrist watch. (Thanks Dane!)