We’ve already featured a couple of watch designs that do away with the traditional hands to tell the time (like the Hands-free EPIC). Today we feature another such concept. The Círculo Watch by Andres Felipe Gil Hincapie is about as minimalist as you can get with a watch. The white dial is as stark as can be. There are no numbers, markers or any […]
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Squelette now the world’s thinnest mechanical watch
At a mere 3.65mm thick, the Piaget Altiplano 900P (one of which will be auctioned off at Only Watch 2015) is known as the world’s thinnest mechanical watch. It was forced to relinquished its title this week to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Squelette which sports a case only 3.60mm thick. Jaeger-LeCoultre achieved this new milestone thanks in large part to its Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre […]
Misfit unveils US$20 Flash Link activity tracker and smart button
Misfit this week unveiled its latest addition to its growing line of wearables. Selling for US$19.99, the Misfit Flash Link is billed as “the lowest-priced multifunctional and modular wearable product on the market.” It is effectively the same as the Misfit Flash but replaces the sports band with a simple clip. “We’re focused on making products everyone can use. Flash Link is […]
Nokia Technologies to hold press event on July 28th
Nokia, once one of the dominant players in the mobile phone arena, closed the book on smartphones when it sold its Nokia Devices & Services business group to Microsoft in April 2014 for US$7.2 billion. But the company did not give up on mobile devices completely, announcing the Nokia N1, its first ever Android-powered tablet, only months later. And rumours that it […]
Element1 smartwatch may never need to be charged
One of the biggest frustrations with many of the current smartwatches is the need to recharge them on a daily basis. In contrast, many traditional watches use an automatic movement that relies on arm movements to keep the watch running without the need for a battery. Number One Inc., a Florida-based company, is now looking to bring a similar technology to smartwatches. Should […]
HTC Grip wearable will not ship
The HTC Grip, unveiled at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, appeared to have scored its Bluetooth certification earlier this week, leading us to believe that it might finally be about to hit the street. HTC today dashed our prediction and confirmed that it has decided not to ship its first wearable. The company will instead launch an “entire product portfolio for health and fitness” later this […]
Motorola “Your Relationship Status is About to Change” event set for July 28th
Motorola today began to send out invitations to a press event set for July 28th. The event will take place in London, New York City and São Paulo and promises that “Your relationship status is about to change.” The invitation reveals little else about what Motorola will unveil in less than two weeks. Fortunately, a dedicated page for the event […]
Only Watch 2015: Bell & Ross BR01 Skull Bronze Tourbillon
For Only Watch 2015, Bell & Ross is bringing a watch that would certainly not be out of place in a sunken treasure chest or on the tattooed wrist of a pirate. The Bell & Ross BR01 Skull Bronze Tourbillon prominently features a skull and cross bones design and a patina finish that evokes adventures on the high seas like […]