Steve Jobs set the blogosphere abuzz today with his suggestion that the next Ipod Nano could be converted into a wristwatch. Apple is nothing if not good at reinventing the wheel, so it could well happen. What does this mean for old-fashoned wristwatches? Most likely, very little. In the same way that ebook sales haven’t tremendously hurt the paperback book market, well-designed analog timepieces have their own appeal that’s separate from the newest trends. The development of a “smart watch” … Continue reading →

A great story about just how important a watch a can be at Rolex forums. “This watch has been through it all. The cocaine fueled parties of the 70′s 80′s, scuba diving around the world, racing his mini cooper in Southern California.” Take a look at the journey in picture. Is Bluetooth coming to wristwatches? The new 4.0 specification will allow Bluetooth to use less power than ever, and could soon become a viable option for wristwatches. This means that … Continue reading →