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DKNY Minute is the fashion label’s first smartwatch

Posted by Jack on in Cool Clocks, dkny, dkny minute, Smartwatch, watch

dkny-minuteWho would have thought that mainstream fashion label DKNY would end up churning out their very own smartwatch for the masses? Yet, this is exactly what happened, and the first smartwatch from them would be known as the DKNY Minute. Now available for interested parties, the asking price of the DKNY Minute stands at $155 and goes upwards from there. This is a representation of the dynamic synthesis of style and technology, where the latest hybrid smartwatch technology will work in tandem alongside a classic DKNY watch style. Oh yes, it is meant for the ladies only, so the men will have to sit out on the DKNY Minute.

Sporting the ability to synchronize to your smartphone through Bluetooth while using a dedicated smartwatch app, the DKNY Minute is able to provide you with the latest smartphone notifications through a range of vibration patterns and watch hand movements that will alert you of incoming calls, texts, and app notifications. Apart from that, it will also keep track of daily activity, distance, and calories burned. You are also able to gain full control of your music, snap a photo, or ring your handset with the push of a button, while fashionistas will love the fact that it has a pair of easy-to-remove straps that enables versatility in your watch look.

Since it runs off a coin cell battery, there is no need to worry about bringing around an additional charger, and you don’t have to lug around pesky cables either. The DKNY Minute is smart enough to automatically update the current time and date based on your location, while it keeps track of the hours of sleep you get each night. Arriving in three distinct looks, silver, gold, and rose gold-tone cases will be paired with black or white leather straps, or a red quilted strap. All styles come with an interchangeable quilted pinstripe silicone strap.

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PowerWatch begins to ship

Posted by Jack on in Cool Clocks, powerwatch, Smartwatch, watch

powerwatchIt has taken less than a year after materials science pioneer Matrix Industries’ crowdfunding effort took off to great success, and now the shipment of its PowerWatch to initial backers has commenced. This highly sought after PowerWatch is touted to be the first device of its kind, in the sense where it is powered by the wearer’s body itself. This is the perfect demonstration of Matrix’s proprietary thermoelectric energy converter, where the energy harvesting performance of the PowerWatch can be attributed to a trio of key technical advances that are currently unmatched by existing technologies.

The PowerWatch will continue to work by feeding off your body heat, ensuring that recharging your timepiece is a thing of the past. When you take off the PowerWatch, your data will be stored in memory and it goes to sleep. Put back the PowerWatch, and the timepiece will turn right back on at the point where you left it. It is capable of figuring things out up to two years in idle mode, and there is always an always-on power meter which will inform you of the amount of electricity which your body heat is producing. This is starting to sound a whole lot like the Matrix, where we humans end up as batteries for the machines.

In fact, the PowerWatch is deemed to be the most accurate measure of calories burned on the market. It is made from rugged aircraft-grade aluminum, and this wearable device will be able to wirelessly synchronize with your smartphone, and performs automatic adjustments to the current time zone, tracks your steps, calories and sleep, and is water resistant up to 50 meters.

PowerWatch as well as the special edition PowerWatch Black Ops will start to ship to initial backers and will be available for purchase later this month with a starting price point of $199. Expect the premium PowerWatch X slated to ship before the year comes to an end. Talk about a truly different smartwatch!

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G-Shock MR-G connected timepieces get a couple of new models

Posted by Jack on in casio, casio g shock, Cool Clocks, g shock, g-shock mr-g, watch

new-gshock-mrgCasio’s G-Shock has long been the gold standard for affordable timepieces that are extremely tough and more than capable of handling just about anything that you throw at it. There is a constant improvement in the kind of G-Shock models that hit the market, and the newest two models under the MR-G connected watches from G-Shock will boast of 3-way time sync connectivity.

With the expansion of the elevated MR-G line, courtesy of a couple of 3-way time sync models, these watches will be able to receive radio waves, GPS satellite signals as well as Bluetooth transmissions in order to deliver the most accurate level of timekeeping available to the masses. These new models will also arrive with a premium feel to them, since it uses high grade materials in order to deliver the ultimate in luxurious, indestructible construction.

First of all, there is the MRGG2000CB-1A which comes with a bezel that boasts of a Cobarion finish. Cobarion is a totally new material that was developed in Japan in order to deliver a beautiful mirrored surface, not to mention a greater degree of scratch and allergy resistance. The MRGG2000HB-1A sports a black-dragon inspired bezel, arriving in deep black, with a specialty Marume-TSUIKI hammer tone finish. Regardless of which particular model that you decide on, both of them will feature evolved functionality alongside city codes and watch modes that are easily viewed on the right side of the watch face.

Not only that, both of these timepieces also sport G-Shock’s GPS Atomic Solar Hybrid technology that will be able to accurately measure time and location, regardless of where you are on earth. Tough Solar capabilities ensure that your battery function is not hampered in any way, while the non-reflective sapphire crystal and a black titanium case and bracelet provide premium construction quality. Expect the usual G-Shock technology of shock resistance and 200m water resistance, a high-brightness LED light, World Time display with 39 cities + UTC, daily alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, date display and a full auto calendar to be part of each purchase, where the MRGG2000CB-1A and MRGG2000HB-1A will retail for $3,700 and $5,000, respectively.

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New Blackjack watch is a beauty to behold

Posted by Jack on in blackjack, blackjack watch, Cool Clocks, timex, timex blackjack, watch

timex-blackjackTimepieces are more of a fashion accessory these days than a tool that we use to tell the time. Sure, watches are useful to wear, but the traditional time telling method has been more or less made obsolete in the cities and urban areas thanks to our smartphones and computers that provide a constant reminder on what time it is. However, there is still room for watches, as smartwatches have proven that it is not going to phase out the old school timepieces, which is why we are excited to bring the Todd Snyder + Timex Blackjack Watch to the consciousness of everyone else.

Sporting a stealthy and sophisticated look, the all new Blackjack Watch from Todd Snyder and Timex has been inspired by a sporty 1970s style from the Timex archives. Of course, since we are in the new millennium and are about to call the second decade to a close, it has been updated in a modern blackout palette. This timepiece does have an edgy look to it, being the latest in an ongoing collaboration between the celebrated menswear designer and the iconic American watch brand. In fact, the Blackjack watch would pay homage to the stylish drivers of Formula One in the 1960s and 70s.

Sporting speed dials and roulette wheels, the Blackjack evokes the noir glamour of fast cars, hot tires and midcentury Monaco casinos, all encapsulated in a sleek New York style. The Todd Snyder + Timex Blackjack Watch will borrow distinctive details from that archival original, where there will be urbane updates in the form of a black finished case as well as a military inspired nylon strap. Looking good is not the only thing, as it has to function well, which is why it comes with features such as 50 meter water resistance and quartz movement.

The Blackjack Watch will retail for $138 apiece and is extremely versatile to be used regardless of the environment you are in.

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Casio G-SHOCK GA710 introduced

Posted by Jack on in casio g shock, casio g-shock ga710, Cool Clocks, g-shock ga710, watch

g-shock-ga710gbAre you on the lookout for a brand new watch that is able to tell the time, and do so even under the most stressful of circumstances? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might want to check out what is the latest timepiece from the folks over at Casio. The latest Casio G-SHOCK GA710 is one watch that delivers a unique style as well as function, arriving in the new Garish Color Series that boasts of a metal front button and stainless steel buckle — in addition to a metallic dial on the face.

With the GA710GB-1A looking regal in glossy black while having a gold IP front button and buckle, there is also the GA710-1A that will come in black and silver, with the GA710-1A2 arriving in black and blue. Regardless, both of them sport a half-matte finish. Apart from that, there will be a couple of new colorways for the men’s GA700 model.

The GA700 and GA710 models will sport the legendary G-Shock toughness and technology, among them include 200M water resistance and shock resistance, a high-brightness super illuminator LED light, 3D bold hands, World Time (31 time zones / 48 cities + UTC), a quartet of daily alarms as well as a single snooze, 1/100th second stopwatch, countdown timer, 12/24 hour formats, and a battery that lasts a whopping 5 years.

If you are interested in the very latest from Casio, then you would not go wrong with the GA710GB-1A as it comes with a $150 price tag, while the GA710-1A and GA710-1A2 will be a bit more affordable at $130 a pop. Last but not least, those who are juggling with a tighter budget will be able to settle for the GA700-7A and GA700-2A for $99 apiece. Regardless of which particular model that you are going to pick up, all of them will be available from next month onward.

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