Illustration: Marcia Mihotich
I haven't posted anything for a few days but believe me lately my time is limited. Talking about time...
Recently, a friend/member suggested i should post something about wrist watches. That gave me the idea of writing this post...
The first thing that came to my mind was my father's Seiko kinetic watch bought from Singapore in 1970. If you are wondering, kinetic energy is the energy of motion. The movement of the wrist it is worn on, powers the watch.The Seiko Watch Corporation introduced this type of watch in 1969.
Louis Cartier created the watch as we know it today. His friend, Santos Dumont was a flying hero who needed a watch he could look at with just a flick of the wrist. By 1911 this watch was on the general market for sale. This early day version of the watch was the blueprint for the watch we use today.
What will future wristwatches look like? I found some really interesting concepts. Would you wear any of them?
Sharing watch by Maezm
I would definitely wear this one. My favourite, nothing fancy, just a face that is rotated 90 degrees from the traditional orientation, allowing others to read the watch when you hold your wrist up.
LED Binary code watches
Quiz: Break the code! What time can you read on the watches above? I have no idea. This watch takes a lot of effort for sure...
eCO2 by James Kershaw
Need some fresh air? This watch is powered by kinetic energy, purifies air that is passing through. For extra guilt-trip points, the watch connects via bluetooth to other devices and alerts you to how much carbon you are emitting.
Urwerk watch
This watch is not a future concept but each year a collection of limited pieces are produced for those who can afford this kind of technological luxury. Believe me the cost is too high!
It is the world's first wristwatch featuring an innovative winding system regulated by compressing air miniature turbines.
Houston we have a problem!
Louis Cartier created the watch as we know it today. His friend, Santos Dumont was a flying hero who needed a watch he could look at with just a flick of the wrist. By 1911 this watch was on the general market for sale. This early day version of the watch was the blueprint for the watch we use today.
What will future wristwatches look like? I found some really interesting concepts. Would you wear any of them?
I would definitely wear this one. My favourite, nothing fancy, just a face that is rotated 90 degrees from the traditional orientation, allowing others to read the watch when you hold your wrist up.
LED Binary code watches
Quiz: Break the code! What time can you read on the watches above? I have no idea. This watch takes a lot of effort for sure...
Need some fresh air? This watch is powered by kinetic energy, purifies air that is passing through. For extra guilt-trip points, the watch connects via bluetooth to other devices and alerts you to how much carbon you are emitting.
This watch is not a future concept but each year a collection of limited pieces are produced for those who can afford this kind of technological luxury. Believe me the cost is too high!
It is the world's first wristwatch featuring an innovative winding system regulated by compressing air miniature turbines.
Houston we have a problem!
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