Scope 2 Rgb LED Watch Reminds Me of Vector Video Games
October 17th, 2008
I don’t know what it is about these retro-futuristic watches from Japan, but for me they conjure up images of 1980s color vector video games like Tempest or Quantum.
The limited-edition Scope 2 watch uses a special multi-color (RGB) LED display to tell the time. Depending on the model you choose, either a red or green horizontal hairline signifies an hour, while a contrasting colored “target” surrounds the current 5 minute interval, and four tiny dots which reside on a separate circular nub indicate individual minutes. Sound a bit confusing? Maybe this diagram will help sort things out for you:
Better, no? If you do manage to figure out anything other than the fact that it’s about 20 minutes after something or other, let me know.
At this point, the only place you can get the Scope 2 is from Japanese watch seller Seahope for ¥21,000 (appx $207 USD) but I’m HOPEful (get it?) that they’ll make their way to the western hemisphere soon.
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Categories: Retro Timepieces Video Games
Tags: japan led metal rgb stainless steel tempest time vector watch
Of all of the unusual watches that you post on here and I blatantly go out of my way avoiding, I actually really like this one! There’s something unique in this design that I find appealing, though I’m having trouble finding out what/why.
Looks like Dynamism is taking pre-orders for U.S. imports of the Scope 2 for $179.99
http://www.dynamism.com/scope2.shtml
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Normally, I’d call SPAM, but since you guys actually carry the Scope 2, I’ll give you a break.
Bought this one from another site and have to say it is a pcs of crap. Quality very bad and broke in 3 weeks.
Tim
That sucks. It sure LOOKED cool.