A new take on sustainable design, wooden watches from Los Angeles-based WeWOOD. The watches are carved and crafted from discarded wooden floor scraps, and completely free of toxic materials. Originally formed in Italy, the company brought with it to the States a sophisticated taste in design, and combined it with Los Angeles’ demand for eco-friendly […]

Designed by celebrated watchmaker Joerg Hysek, the new HD3 Slyde is simply a watch with a touchscreen face. While we’ve covered several accessory makers who’re marketing wristbands to convert iPod nanos into wristwatches, this is the first primary watch we’ve seen with a touchscreen. The digital nature of the face allows the user to toggle […]

How to convert your Apple technology into functional fashion: Step one, buy an iPod Nano. Step two, buy an Elecom wristband for it. Viola! The series includes two options — the first is a leather band (above) for a more classic wristwatch look, in either black or brown. The second option (below) are plastic bands […]

New watchmaker ZIIIRO have just launched their two minimalist wristwatches for pre-order. The two timepieces share the same time-telling design, based upon a hands-less face that tells time via two spinning wheels. “The concept of the first ZIIIRO Watch is a clock face without hands or markings, but a constantly changing pattern of rings indicating […]

Premier Swiss watchmaker Breitling updates its classic Transocean timepiece with a Caliber 01 movement. The special limited edition wristwatch will be available with three different bands —  crocodile, leather or mesh stainless steel. Available for  $6,700.

The Beastie Boys collaborate with watchmaker Nixon on a limited edition line of watches. The timepieces come in 4 colorways and feature the always festive Mike D on the face holding a bottle of cognac and fully outfitted in yachting gear. Around the band of the watch is the quotation, “I accept this award on […]

If you appreciate fine tourbillon watches, and you’ve got $1.2 million burning a hole in your pocket, may we suggest Manufacture Royale’s Opera watch. Only 12 of these horological masterpieces will be made by the French watchmaker, which is built of multi-toned brass in its 319 pieces and a strap made of Mississippi alligator skin. […]

The new Last Laugh watch from Mr.Jones is far beyond a traditional timepiece. Mr. Jones is a London-based company who creates sophisticated watches with a modern, unique design, which “do more then simply tell time,” and the Last Laugh doesn’t disappoint. Designed with comedian William Andrews, the watch features a skeleton face lacking the hands, […]