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seiko discus watch: let the spinning wheels spin

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seiko moving image discus watch

This gorgeous new watch from Seiko Japan uses a series of spinning aluminum discs to display the current time.

Unlike some of the more cryptic modern watches coming out of Japan these days, the Seiko Discus is actually quite easy to read. A set of three numbered discs continuously rotate to display hours, minutes and seconds…

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December 30th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

u-boat night vision watch has me seeing red

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U-Boat Night Vision Watch

This wristwatch conceals its dial behind a dark red filter that gives it a bold look that’s unlike any other watch I’ve seen.

The hands and numerals on designer Italo Fontana’s U-Boat Night Vision watch are actually yellow instead of white to enhance readability behind the deep red glass. The crystal itself isn’t red though…

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December 20th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

storm nirvana analog watch has digital sensibilities

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Storm Nirvana Watch

The latest men’s watch from London’s STORM offers a modern display with a retro spin. The watch reveals the current time using a series of numeric discs which rotate behind wedge-shaped portals around the perimeter of its face…

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December 18th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

reflection led watch: mirror, mirror on your wrist

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Reflection Red LED Watch

Looking for a cool gift for the geek who has everything? I really dig this shiny new digital watch and its dramatic styling.
Concealed behind the mirrored face of the Reflection watch dwells a bright red LED display which only shows itself when illuminated…

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December 13th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

retro led watch brings back memories

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LIP Retro LED Watches

Unless you’re as ancient as me, you might not remember the earliest LED watches from back in the 1970s. Now you can own a remake of one of the most clean, minimal LED timepieces from that era.

Designed by renowned space-age designer Roger Tallon, the classic Diode watch was originally released back in 1975 by legendary French watchmaker LIP…

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December 5th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

philippe starck wrapped watches: analog gets modern

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Phillipe Starck Wrapped Watches by Fossil

The latest watches from renowned French designer Philippe Starck may look incredibly modern at first glance, but their roots are firmly grounded in analog technology.

Starck’s new Wrapped watches feature an electroplated face which conceals almost the entirety of the watch hands…

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November 29th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

guru digital watches offer personal light show

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Black Dice Guru Digital Watch

The cool modern watches from Black Dice let you check the time in style. The timepieces feature a modern, curved display consisting of 82 individual LED blocks, which animate in mesmerizing patterns before displaying the time.

The watches offer a water-resistant metal body and come with a nice leather band. They’re available in red/stainless or amber/black styles for £99.99 (appx…

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October 30th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

beosound 6: bang & olufsen’s $600 mp3 player

filed under: design | media players

Bang & Olufsen Beosound 6 Media Player

Designer electronics firm Bang & Olufsen has officially announced the release of their new MP3 player, the Beosound 6. As is usually the case with B&O gear, it looks good and has exceptional build quality. As is also the case with their products, it’s extremely pricey, with an MSRP of $600.

So what exactly does plunking down six Franklins get you?..

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October 25th, 2007 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

stainless fireplace adds drama without construction

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Blomus Chimo Standalone Fireplace

One of the latest trends in the interior design world is fireplaces which use modern ethanol-based fuels. While they don’t give off a tremendous amount of heat, they look amazing, are virtually odorless, and don’t require external ventilation. The latest standalone fireplace from Blomus really caught my eye…

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October 7th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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