http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Watches Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2013 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:33:51 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 00:33:51 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casio-G-Shock-Master-of-G-Collection-Gets-New-Waterproof-Frogman-Watch-191333.shtml Casio's G-Shock series of watches is already quite well-known throughout the world, and now, it seems that that company has decided to add yet another very interesting model to this lineup, namely the Frogman (GF1000BP-1), designed specifically to meet the needs of users who're simply in love with water sports.

Fo... (read more)]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:07:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casio-G-Shock-Master-of-G-Collection-Gets-New-Waterproof-Frogman-Watch-191333.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casio-G-Shock-Master-of-G-Collection-Gets-New-Waterproof-Frogman-Watch-191333.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Stylish-G-Shock-Sports-Watches-Announced-by-Casio-190554.shtml Without exaggerating too much, it's safe to say that Casio is one of the world's best-known and most reputable watch manufacturers, its many timepieces (especially those from the G-Shock series) enjoying a huge level of success all over the world.

And it seems that, now, the company's fans will have even more models to choose from... (read more)]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:46:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Stylish-G-Shock-Sports-Watches-Announced-by-Casio-190554.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Stylish-G-Shock-Sports-Watches-Announced-by-Casio-190554.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ulysse-Nardin-Reveals-Yet-Another-Timepiece-Masterpiece-the-Black-Sea-Watch-189965.shtml Ulysse Nardin is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of high-end, exclusive timepieces, that only a limited number of people can afford, and that's pretty much the case with their latest creation, the Black Sea Watch.

The Swiss manufacturers' latest creation is also the latest addition to the company'... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:39:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ulysse-Nardin-Reveals-Yet-Another-Timepiece-Masterpiece-the-Black-Sea-Watch-189965.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ulysse-Nardin-Reveals-Yet-Another-Timepiece-Masterpiece-the-Black-Sea-Watch-189965.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Obaku-V140G-Sports-Watch-Touted-to-Be-the-World-s-Slimmest-185382.shtml Without a doubt, sports watches are not exactly the slimmest timepieces around, but the people over at Obaku seem to be willing to change this perception, since they'll soon be introducing what really seems to be the world's slimmest product of this type, namely the V140G model.

Obaku is a family of high-end watches desig... (read more)]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Obaku-V140G-Sports-Watch-Touted-to-Be-the-World-s-Slimmest-185382.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Obaku-V140G-Sports-Watch-Touted-to-Be-the-World-s-Slimmest-185382.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nooka-Yogurt-Blackberry-Watch-Is-Certainly-Worth-a-Look-182870.shtml While it's not really in the same class as some of the other timepieces we've talked about up until now, the Nooka Yougurt Blackberry watch remains quite an interesting product, given the fact that its all-round design, plus non-standard time display method will certainly draw some attention.

According to the company, the Yogurt... (read more)]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nooka-Yogurt-Blackberry-Watch-Is-Certainly-Worth-a-Look-182870.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nooka-Yogurt-Blackberry-Watch-Is-Certainly-Worth-a-Look-182870.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Haptica-Braille-Watch-for-the-Blind-is-a-Concept-Really-Worth-Turning-Real-182837.shtml Over the past couple of years, we've come across plenty of special devices meant to make life just a bit easier for the people suffering from various vision-related disabilities (including blindness), and that's exactly the case with the particular product we'll talk about as follows, namely the Haptica Braille watch.read more)]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Haptica-Braille-Watch-for-the-Blind-is-a-Concept-Really-Worth-Turning-Real-182837.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Haptica-Braille-Watch-for-the-Blind-is-a-Concept-Really-Worth-Turning-Real-182837.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hublot-Masterpiece-MP-01-Is-Pure-Timekeeping-Art-182654.shtml As far as we're concerned, the difference between timekeeping masterpieces and normal watches is as visible as the differences between a top of the line luxury car and a series model, and that's pretty much the case with the particular timepiece you'll read about as follows, namely the Masterpiece MP-01 from Swiss manufacturer Hublot.

... (read more)]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:15:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hublot-Masterpiece-MP-01-Is-Pure-Timekeeping-Art-182654.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hublot-Masterpiece-MP-01-Is-Pure-Timekeeping-Art-182654.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Iron-Geisha-LED-Watch-is-Quite-an-Unusual-Timepiece-180961.shtml From time to time, we happen to come across certain gadgets that simply leave us wondering just what their manufacturers were thinking when coming up with either their design, name or features, and that's pretty much the case with the device you'll read about as follows, namely the Iron Geisha LED Watch, available on Chinavision.

Le... (read more)]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Iron-Geisha-LED-Watch-is-Quite-an-Unusual-Timepiece-180961.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Iron-Geisha-LED-Watch-is-Quite-an-Unusual-Timepiece-180961.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Urwerk-UR-110-Torpedo-Watch-is-Absolutely-Breathtaking-179674.shtml From time to time, we happen to come across certain timepieces that really manage to take our breath away, and that's exactly the case with the device you'll read about as follows, namely the Urwerk UR-110 Torpedo Watch, that not only provides quite an impressive overall look, but also a couple of unique features that will surely impress th... (read more)]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:40:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Urwerk-UR-110-Torpedo-Watch-is-Absolutely-Breathtaking-179674.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Urwerk-UR-110-Torpedo-Watch-is-Absolutely-Breathtaking-179674.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Casio-G-Shock-X-alife-Sports-Watch-Packs-Solar-Panel-Other-Goodies-178844.shtml Casio's been heavily promoting its G-Shock line of sports watches lately, and now, the company's back with yet another cool addition to their lineup, this time around developed together with famous streetwear brand Alife.

The result is the limited-edition G-Shock X alife watch, that, according to the two companies... (read more)]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:11:01 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Casio-G-Shock-X-alife-Sports-Watch-Packs-Solar-Panel-Other-Goodies-178844.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Casio-G-Shock-X-alife-Sports-Watch-Packs-Solar-Panel-Other-Goodies-178844.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kisai-Light-Speed-Watch-Takes-You-to-Warp-Speed-in-No-Time-169756.shtml Over the past couple of years, Japanese company Tokyoflash has brought to the market some of the world's most unusual, yet extremely cool timepieces, and now, they seem to have done it again with the Kisai Light Speed watch, which really looks like pertaining to a distant, future period.

The Kisai Light Speed watch, whose mai... (read more)]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:33:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kisai-Light-Speed-Watch-Takes-You-to-Warp-Speed-in-No-Time-169756.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kisai-Light-Speed-Watch-Takes-You-to-Warp-Speed-in-No-Time-169756.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casio-Deco-G-Brings-Some-Bling-to-the-G-Shock-Line-169026.shtml Just about everyone who's ever loved parading their cool, sportsy-like timepiece in front of their friends is quite well accustomed to Casio's G-Shock line, these very resilient watches managing to maintain quite a high level of interest (and fame) over the years.

However, it seems that rolling out watches that can really take a beat... (read more)]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:43:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casio-Deco-G-Brings-Some-Bling-to-the-G-Shock-Line-169026.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Casio-Deco-G-Brings-Some-Bling-to-the-G-Shock-Line-169026.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Alex Vochin) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-A-Romantic-and-Interesting-Clock-from-Kay-Yu-113595.shtml Clock design has evolved quite a bit during the last centuries and these time-keeping gadgets have undergone a lot of changes since their birth. These days, we can choose from innumerable clock designs, from those suitable for your new-born baby's room to the high-end, luxury ones and, of course, passing through all the funny or sober models d... (read more)]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-A-Romantic-and-Interesting-Clock-from-Kay-Yu-113595.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-A-Romantic-and-Interesting-Clock-from-Kay-Yu-113595.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ora-ilLegale-a-Table-Clock-Like-No-Other-109608.shtml Clocks with multiple functions are to be heard about pretty much anywhere, anytime. Yet, this does not mean that single-function clocks could ever be looked at as being obsolete items, especially when we're talking about designer items. If you're into table clocks with weird and, at the same time, thrilling looks, it might prove that the Ora ilLegale by ... (read more)]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ora-ilLegale-a-Table-Clock-Like-No-Other-109608.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ora-ilLegale-a-Table-Clock-Like-No-Other-109608.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Dynamite-Alarm-Clock-Definitely-Not-Your-Travel-Clock-107424.shtml If you're a fan of funny-looking alarm clocks, then this Dynamite-shaped one will surely make it on your shopping list in an instant. The idea for such a design is not new at all, in fact, there are quite a lot of similarly themed alarm clocks around, depicting various infernal machines, from traditional, cartoon-like spherical bombs wit... (read more)]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Dynamite-Alarm-Clock-Definitely-Not-Your-Travel-Clock-107424.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Dynamite-Alarm-Clock-Definitely-Not-Your-Travel-Clock-107424.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Retro-iPod-Alarm-Clock-101617.shtml The iPods sell in hundreds of millions, but the “made-for-iPod” is definitely going to rule and inherit the Earth. iPod-themed gadgets are to be found anywhere, and we doubt there is a single person on the face of the planet who is looking for some gadget and nobody has manufactured its special “for iPod” version. Moreover, if you think you've ... (read more)]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:21:01 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Retro-iPod-Alarm-Clock-101617.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Retro-iPod-Alarm-Clock-101617.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-500K-Watch-with-Real-Moon-Dust-from-Romain-Jerome-100789.shtml A new trend is being set when it comes to the luxury fashion markets – extraterrestrial matter and space-age materials, carefully embedded in wristwatches that few can get. Forget diamonds, as they're so yesterday already, and if you're thinking about gold, you'd better leave that aside too. If you want something that's truly stunning, y... (read more)]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-500K-Watch-with-Real-Moon-Dust-from-Romain-Jerome-100789.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-500K-Watch-with-Real-Moon-Dust-from-Romain-Jerome-100789.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Coolheure-Magic-Mirror-an-Unique-Clock-with-a-Colorful-Attitude-100653.shtml Designer B. Bouchet has come up with a very nifty time-keeping machine, which will add a neat and most colorful dimension to what you were used to call “looking and seeing what time it is.” The very name of this gadget is Coolheure Magic Mirror, a mixture between English and French, which sounds pretty much like the Fre... (read more)]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Coolheure-Magic-Mirror-an-Unique-Clock-with-a-Colorful-Attitude-100653.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Coolheure-Magic-Mirror-an-Unique-Clock-with-a-Colorful-Attitude-100653.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Spirit-of-Saint-Louis-Aerial-Clock-Radio-100606.shtml If you're, by any chance, looking for a gift to make a difference, then you should pay particular attention to the Aerial Clock Radio from Spirit of Saint Louis. You've simply got to love this product, as it brings back to life the past ages at the beginning of the 20th century and their unique, warm, and homely design that will delight both you and ... (read more)]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:51:01 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Spirit-of-Saint-Louis-Aerial-Clock-Radio-100606.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Spirit-of-Saint-Louis-Aerial-Clock-Radio-100606.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Minute-Glass-Clock-Shake-to-Power-It-99920.shtml Green energy is obviously one of the newest, most popular trends these days, one that generates innovative, great gadgets every week. And since the concept behind this whole idea involves finding alternative methods to harness energy from the most common human activities or from natural elements, it goes without saying that green gadgets should keep to t... (read more)]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Minute-Glass-Clock-Shake-to-Power-It-99920.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Minute-Glass-Clock-Shake-to-Power-It-99920.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Go-Green-with-a-Clock-that-Works-Forever-99664.shtml One of the biggest problems with clocks is that they stop working as you forget to wind them up or as their batteries grow weak or die. And such situations could have more serious consequences than missing the train or the plane. Well, maybe it's time to stop worrying about your time-keeping machines and their power sources and go green with a very cool ... (read more)]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:40:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Go-Green-with-a-Clock-that-Works-Forever-99664.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Go-Green-with-a-Clock-that-Works-Forever-99664.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-ISI-Pocket-Watch-from-Francisco-Cubides-99613.shtml Every now and then we all like to go down memory lane and, looking at gadgets that have been created a while back, get the same feeling of sheer excitement as the first time we laid eyes on them. And since some of these pieces of gadgetry have a real timeless character, it's really nice to refresh the readers' memory by bringing them in the spotlight ... (read more)]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:37:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-ISI-Pocket-Watch-from-Francisco-Cubides-99613.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-ISI-Pocket-Watch-from-Francisco-Cubides-99613.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-Color-Pattern-Table-Wall-Clock-99475.shtml Wacky clocks and wristwatches have always been delightful presents for certain people who wanted to add a more interesting side to their everyday lives. Maybe the best known name in this industry is TokyoFlash; yet they're not the only ones who can come up with interesting and eye-catching time-keeping machines. Here's a new clock that's suitable for both tablet... (read more)]]> Mon, 8 Dec 2008 09:52:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-Color-Pattern-Table-Wall-Clock-99475.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-Color-Pattern-Table-Wall-Clock-99475.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Two-of-the-Peskiest-Alarm-Clocks-Ever-99265.shtml Alarm clocks have been around for centuries and, once with the invention of their electric and electronic siblings, things went on and multiple alarms have been introduced, together with multiple other functions. And the snooze button, which can sometimes be a real enemy to your waking up needs, letting you sleep for some 5 or 10 minutes more and then makin... (read more)]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Two-of-the-Peskiest-Alarm-Clocks-Ever-99265.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Two-of-the-Peskiest-Alarm-Clocks-Ever-99265.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-Pin-Clock-to-Take-You-Back-to-the-80-039-s-98669.shtml It's nothing new that really cool gadgets do not come in cheap; and if we're talking about cool gadgets bringing back a past era, things might be even more expensive. Such is the case with a very neat clock that revives (or at least tries to) the decorative and playful spirit of the 80s by dragging pin-art in the spotlight again. The Pin Cl... (read more)]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-Pin-Clock-to-Take-You-Back-to-the-80-039-s-98669.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/A-Pin-Clock-to-Take-You-Back-to-the-80-039-s-98669.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Smash-snooze-Your-Escape-Button-Alarm-Clock-98069.shtml The alarm clock industry is making good money each year thanks to those who smash their clocks as alarms go off. Now, it's obvious that you have to get a new clock after your old one took a dive out the window, or crashed into 104 pieces as your kick-sent it flying into a wall. And that’s how it goes, with almost innumerable methods to destroy t... (read more)]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:48:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Smash-snooze-Your-Escape-Button-Alarm-Clock-98069.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Smash-snooze-Your-Escape-Button-Alarm-Clock-98069.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Sega-Private-Ocean-Clock-an-Expensive-Interactive-Clock-Light-Speaker-95699.shtml The Sega Private Ocean Clock is one gadget you simply don’t see every day, unless you actually own one: it is a 3-in-one unit, incorporating multiple functions as a speaker, clock with calendar and lighting source at the same time for increased convenience. Now, it seems that the Japanese manufacturer Sega has no id... (read more)]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:04:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Sega-Private-Ocean-Clock-an-Expensive-Interactive-Clock-Light-Speaker-95699.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Sega-Private-Ocean-Clock-an-Expensive-Interactive-Clock-Light-Speaker-95699.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Wake-Up-Shoot-Your-Guns-and-Go-to-Work-The-Laser-Gun-Alarm-Clock-95341.shtml There are quite a lot of ways to wake up when you have to, from zounds of alarm clocks to iPod docks, radios, CD players, buzzers and pretty much anything. Again, remember the alarm clocks that run across the room as they start their evil performance early in the morning, the bomb-like ones you can only stop if you cut the right (... (read more)]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:44:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Wake-Up-Shoot-Your-Guns-and-Go-to-Work-The-Laser-Gun-Alarm-Clock-95341.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Wake-Up-Shoot-Your-Guns-and-Go-to-Work-The-Laser-Gun-Alarm-Clock-95341.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Full-Hours-and-Quarters-Only-Roger-Kellenberger-039-s-M60M-Watch-95229.shtml There are luxury watches and there are the casual ones; elegant or sporty. And then there are the wacky ones, like the (sometimes) insane wristwatches created by Tokyoflash. Now, have you ever asked yourselves how a watch combining all of the above would look like? Whether or not you did, here's one of the niftiest answers to such... (read more)]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2008 17:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Full-Hours-and-Quarters-Only-Roger-Kellenberger-039-s-M60M-Watch-95229.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Full-Hours-and-Quarters-Only-Roger-Kellenberger-039-s-M60M-Watch-95229.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intriguing-Clock-Designs-from-Ross-McBride-95125.shtml Clocks and watches have evolved quite a lot from their early days until the present yet there is still plenty more to be done in this direction. And if you don't believe us, maybe we should cut to the chase and introduce you to the wonderful and spectacular art of Ross McBride. Among his many designs, clocks and watches have a special place and it also... (read more)]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intriguing-Clock-Designs-from-Ross-McBride-95125.shtml Watches http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intriguing-Clock-Designs-from-Ross-McBride-95125.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Florin Tibu)