Ikepod Watches

Posted on December 5, 2006 Under Design

Words can't really do the latest Ikepod (Marc Newson's wristwatch line) any justice, so thank god for photos. The Horizon watch, pictured above features a hexagonal honeycomb dial creating an optical illusion that it's convex. The "Horizon" name makes reference…

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Nixon Elite Series

Posted on November 22, 2006 Under Gadgetry

I have owned several Nixon watches over the years, and I have always liked them because they are (in general) inexpensive but push the style threshold-- I can wear them with confidence, but don't mind replacing them every year or…

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The New Zooka Zub

Posted on November 13, 2006 Under Design

Nooka, one of our favorite alternative watch makers just announced a handful of stunning new time-pieces. The Nooka Zub's as they're called are the first ever rubber band Nooka watch. The Zot model, shown here, shows the progression of hours…

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Jon Burgerman: ODM Watch

Posted on October 17, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Remember those ODM Watches I blogged about back in November of 2004? If you're just tuning in, probably not. Either way, the original watches were a huge hit-- winning the prestigious Red dot design award and the IF design award…

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BLEU LTD

Posted on October 12, 2006 Under Design

Bleu Limited is Hong Kong-based company that does great design work in the realm of consumer electronics, lifestyle, and household products. Bleu Ltd. caters to clients who make the consumer electronics that eventually reach us in the marketplace--they are kind…

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Urwerk 103 Blackbird

Posted on June 29, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Urwerk, one of Geneva's finest watch makers presents the sensational 103 Blackbird, an evolution from their signature UR-103. It's very limited edition with only 10 pieces made. It draws its design influence from deep space, powerful rockets, and sleek jets--…

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Nixon Salutes Dad’s

Posted on June 15, 2006 Under Gadgetry

We've been big fans of Nixon watches for a long time, but nothing was ever really father friendly until now. The Capital is the perfect watch for Dad this fathers' day--with a bit of class while still retaining the signature…

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2006 U-Boat Collection

Posted on April 11, 2006 Under Fashion

I raved about the U-Boat Watches for sale though WatchUSeek back in January and since then have become quite a fan of my Left Hook Watch purchase. The 2006 U-Boat collection is now out to drool over and available for…

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Nixon Spring Watches

Posted on April 3, 2006 Under Gadgetry

One of our favorite watch makers, Nixon, have really outdone themselves, offering 8 collections this Spring. The All Black, Gold, Wood, High Polish, Orange Bang, Exotic, Tide, and Love Collections incorporate new additions to the Nixon product line up with…

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Swatch Bijoux Collection

Posted on March 20, 2006 Under Design, Gadgetry

Back when my budget, and height, was a little bit smaller, there was no other watch brand more desirable than Swatch. My love for their designs has only increased over the years, especially with the Bijoux Collection, a plethora of…

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