Awesome Watches
Abe Lincoln’s Pocket Watch
An 18K gold pocket watch given by Lincoln to his wife Mary Todd. The inscription behind it reads, “To Miss Mary Todd – A Token of my Everlasting Devotion and Affection – Abe Lincoln.”
Sealed Watch
Designed by Leo Chiu & Siu Man, the Sealed Watch has a watch face made of sealing wax. Customers can select from different colors of wax then mix and match its case, hands and strap.
Braun BN0042 Watch
While it has more visual elements than Braun’s other timepieces, this bold analog wristwatch still draws the user’s attention to its main function. Has a stainless steel case and a leather strap.
Wall Switch Watch
The face of the Click Wall Switch wristwatch is also a switch. Flick it one way and the LED display shows the time, flick it the other way and is shows the date. Available in 4 colors.
Moody Watch
Behind the cute face of Campaigns & Grey’s Moody Watch is a good cause. The timepiece raises funds for the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation to promote awareness and better understanding of depression.
Casio Classic Retro Digital Watch
Despite its silly name – Classic Retro Digital Watch? – it does have a very old school charm and is a perfect everyday wristwatch. It has a silver-tone steel bracelet and a multifunctional display.
Sand+Time Watch
Balykin Pavel came up with this awesome concept for a watch that features a digital hourglass a while back. We’re surprised such a cool design never actually went into production. It should have.
Schwarzenegger Tank Watch
The A.S. M47-331 was commissioned by Arnold Schwarzenegger to celebrate the restoration of the tank that he drove while serving in the Austrian army. All proceeds go to the After-School All-Stars.
Zuriner Depth-Charge ZV-01
At 48mm with a large, thick crown guard, the Depth-Charge ZV-01 is a man’s watch, inspired by the Panerai Radiomir Egiziano (a rich man’s watch). Made of DLC-coated stainless steel.
Flud Big Ben Oak Watch
A 48mm watch just like the original Big Ben, but with all-wood dials and three interchangeable straps: wood links, black leather stitched, and smooth silicone bands. Waterproof to 3 ATM.
Pebble E-Paper Watch
A wristwatch with an E-Paper screen, a week-long battery life and Bluetooth-support. Pebble connects to iOS and Android devices, from which its apps can also be downloaded and managed.
Qlocktwo W Watch
Biegert & Funk’s word clock continues its steady progression to a smaller form – and hopefully a more realistic price tag as well. The wristwatch will be available come Fall 2012.
Giveaway: TokyoFlash Watch
Our pals at TokyoFlash Japan are offering one lucky Awesomer reader a chance to win the cool digital watch of their choice. Fill out the entry form for a chance to win. (Ends 12:01am EDT, 4/17/12)
Garmin Approach S3
Designed just for the golf course, this touchscreen GPS timepiece provides distance to hole and layup information and maps for over 27,000 courses. Also tracks shot distances and scorecards.
Uniform Wares 300 Series Watch
The 300 Series chronograph wristwatch bears the brands’ pared down aesthetic. The symmetrical arrangement of the timers compliments its minimalistic design. Available in brass and black.
Swatch x Lorenzo Petrantoni
Swatch teamed with artist Lorenzo Petrantoni to create these bold black and white watches, with intricate designs cut from old illustrations. Our fave, the Lucky Draw, looks like a roulette wheel.
NOVO Street Watch
Featuring a bold and substantial stainless steel case, the Street tells time using a spinning numeric disc behind its face instead of traditional hands. Available in orange/black or white/silver.
Memento Pocket Watches
You might think pocket watches are a memento of olden days, but these wooden pocket watches are cool enough to dress up any 21st century outfit. Puts that tiny jeans pocket to good use, too.
Ish Watch
A watch where the hours are slightly off of their traditional positions. Designed by Hyphen for Filter, the Ish Watch is a humorous take on the problem of scheduling in India. Want one? Contact Filtershop.
Giveaway: Black Dice Watches
Our friends at Black Dice Industries are offering up three watches for lucky Awesomer readers: the Baller, the Mixtape and the Slick. Hit the link and follow the directions to enter by 3/9/2012.
Nooka Zub 40
The Zub 40 is designed to have easily replaceable straps to mix and match straps and watch faces. It also has a buckle that tucks the excess strap in, a godsend for those with skinny wrists.
Nixon Corporal Watch
Sometimes less is more, like this clean design with a military-inspired face, set into a stainless steel case with either a leather or canvas/leather-backed wristband. Water-resistant to 100m.