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May
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Seiko introduced a new Line of futuristic looking Wrist Watches under the Wired Brand.
The Seiko Wired XYZ watches was presented at the Baselworld 2004 Wrist Watch Show. Hoshina Ichiro led the design of the XYZ series. BoA a japanese idol promotes the XYZ line in Japan. There are four models in the XYZ line. Two with digital display and two with chronograph display. The Watches sell around $150 and will hit the japanese market May 21st. More photos at the Japanese Wired XYZ Site and also see the Wired Main Site. |
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- 10:41 AM : May 7, 2004
May
7
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There are two japanese web sites about the NTT Wristomo Wrist phone that feature great photos of this wrist gadget.
One is called WMSWorld. Click on what is WMS. Looks like the Wrist Mount System Site is run by Seiko. And then there is the Wristomo.com site which features more photos and information. More info about the Wristomo in this Wrist Dreams Story. Wonder if it ever makes its way outside of Japan. |
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- 9:15 AM : May 7, 2004
May
6
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Garmin the GPS specialists introduce a Wrist wearable GPS enabled devices for athletes.
The Garmin Forerunner 201 offers athletes an easy-to-read display and integrated GPS sensor that provides precise speed, distance, and pace data It’s a lightweight, accurate training assistant with performance tracking, auto-lap, auto-pause and more. And because it is a Garmin GPS device it sports many of the features GPS users have come to rely on, such as precise latitude, longitude, altitude data. Amazon.com offers the Garmin Forerunner 201 for $142.49. |
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- 9:23 AM : May 6, 2004
May
5
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Question, Where is the Samsung Wrist Phone? Last time we heard about this wrist phone was at CeBit 2003, where press-release was saying it will start selling in Europe Q4 2003. Now its Q2 2004 and I cannot find any evidence that it is selling anywhere. So looks like the only Wrist Phone on the market is the NTT Wristomo.
The story of the Samsung Wrist phone goes back to 2000. Back then they said that it will be available by the end of the year in the US. Well it did not happen as we know. If you know of another Wrist Phone that is actually on the market please email us. |
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- 3:57 PM : May 5, 2004
May
5
The Tag Heuer Monaco is already the coolest Watch, I still do not own for some reason.
Update 04/20/07:
Tag Heuer V4 in pre-series, see photos
Now Tag Heuer introduces a concept Monaco Wrist Watch with a unique patented drive-belt transmission. The V4 Movement replaces the pinions of the traditional mechanical movement with a relay of 13 drive belts. On top of that the Tag Heuer Monaco V4 also features also for the first time a linear oscillating weight.
Check out the Tag Heuer Monaco V4 Product Page. Story first seen on Gizmodo.
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- 10:40 AM : May 5, 2004
May
5
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Austrian Watch Company Laks offers new MP3 Player Wrist Watch.
Laks has launched a USB Flash Drive Wrist Watch last year. We actually had the chance to review the Laks USB Memory Watch. The Memory Watch is also OEMed by BMW. Now Laks takes this concept further and is releasing in March 2004 a Wrist Watch with MP3 Player functionality. The Laks Memory Music comes in 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB versions. It supports MP3, WMA and ADPCM music formats. Music is uploaded through a USB 1.1 interface. The MP3 Watch has a built-in microphone for voice-recording. The lithium battery charges within 1.5hours and play-time is 4-5hours. The watch dial has little led indicators that indicate Equalizer settings and other MP3 functions. More details in Laks Music Memory Watch Manual (pdf). The Laks Memory Music Watch starts at 89 Euro (~$110) for the 32MB version and the 256MB version sells for $279 Euro (~$350). |
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- 7:38 AM : May 5, 2004
May
4
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We reported about the NHJ TV Wrist Watch the first time last October. The Wrist TV showed up also at the CES 2004 in January.
Now NHJ is set to ship the VTV-101 TV Wrist Watch beginning of May in Japan for 19,800yen ($185). The VTV-101 Wrist Watch TV features a 1.5" color TFT screen (280x220 pixels). It measures 45.7x18.2x49.4mm and weighs 55g. It uses the Sony TV receiver chipset and can receive channels VHF1-12 and UHF13-62. The Watch also has a Time display above the 22.2x29.5mm TV screen. Update: New Wrist Watch Television Review. |
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- 2:36 PM : May 4, 2004
May
3
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Uniquely designed by Philippe Starck and created by Fossil, this watch is communicating future style. The digital display includes time, 24 hour, 2 alarms, chronograph timer, and countdown timer at the press of a button. Clear crystal. The rubber strap with deployant buckle can be adjusted to fit. Unisex. Water resistant to 5 ATM. 2 year warranty. Comes in a Philippe Starck museum box. Case size: 26mm. There are 11 styles available of the Philippe Starck Watch with free shipping on Fossil.com for $125.00. Buy the new Philippe Starck Watch. About Philippe Starck: Philippe Starck is an extraordinary mix of pop star, mad inventor, romantic philosopher and perhaps one of the most famous designers in the world. His work can be seen across the globe, from chic hotels in New York, to the private apartment of the French president to chairs and lamps in cafes and homes all over the world. Now in the prime of his working life, Starck is leading the way reconciling objects with people. Find out more about Philippe Starck at his homepage or in Philippe Starck Books. |
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- 3:28 PM : May 3, 2004
May
3
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As posted earlier in December Microsoft launches the MSN Direct Smart Watches at the CES 2004.
Smart Watches and MSN Direct service, part of Microsoft’s Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT) initiative, allow people receive information on their wrist. Smart Watches, manufactured by Fossil Inc. and Suunto, utilize MSN Direct to receive personalized content including news, weather, personal messages, calendar appointment reminders and stock quotes. The watches also feature multiple watch faces and automatic time-zone adjustment based on location. People can personalize their watch through an interactive Web site (msndirect) where they choose the specific information and services they want to receive. The MSN Direct service is now available in more than 100 of the largest population centers in the United States and Canada. MSN Direct will provide personalized information from leading content partners, including CBC/Radio-Canada, CinemaSource, Citysearch.com, Comstock Inc, Encarta, ESPN, MSNBC, MSN Astrology, TeleAtlas North America, weather.com®, and The Wall Street Journal Online at WSJ.com. In addition, subscribers to MSN Direct service can receive personal messages via MSN Messenger and calendar appointment reminders from Microsoft® Outlook®. Customers can choose from two MSN Direct pricing options: a monthly subscription rate of $9.95 (U.S.) per month with the first month free or an annual payment of $59 (U.S.) for a full year of service. Fossil sells their three MSN Direct Smart Watches on their Fossil has their Site. The Wrist Net Dick Tracy (FX3002) sells for $199.00. The Fossil Wrist Net Square (FX3000) and Wrist Net Round (FX3001) sell for $179. All three Fossil Models only differ in style not in functionality. Abacus offers a low cost MSN Direct Smart Watch (AU4000) for $129.99, on sale at Amazon.com (third picture below). The Suunto N3 Smart Watch is available on Amazon.com for $299.00. |
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- 3:24 PM : May 3, 2004
May
2
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We reported in May about the Tissot Touch Time Piece.
WatchZone The T-Touch watch combines six functions and uses a touch sensitive dial to activate the different functions. It offers a Compass, Thermometer, Barometer, Altimeter,Stopwatch, and Alarm. The arms of the analog watch are used to the display values for the different functions. The I4U team likes the smart combination of tradiditional analog watch concept with new functionality. Suggested retail price is $595. Buy a Tissot Touch Screen Watch Become a WatchZone member and save up to 30% on your first purchase |
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- 3:39 PM : May 2, 2004
May
1
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NTT DoCoMo announced WRISTOMO a new Wrist Phone built by Seiko.
The Wristomo Wrist Phone unique design lets users transform it into a handset. The phone supports web browsing with up to 64kbps. Wristomo can receive and transmit Emails with maximum size of 3,000 characters. The Watch can synchronize with MS Outlook via a data cable. The size of the Wrist Phone is 171.5x40.4x18.5mm, and it's weight is 113g. It is even water-proof. It supports continous talk-time for 120min. and 200 min. standby. It is even water-proof! Price expected to be 50,000yen. |
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- 3:41 PM : May 1, 2004
May
1
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The TAG Heuer Monaco Men's Chronograph Blue -- Endless Coolness!
Originally designed for the legendary Steve McQueen. The design is just extremly classic. I like especially the new one with the blue face plate, which is hard to find these days. Description: Tag Heuer Monaco II Chronograph. An updated replica of the Heuer chronograph designed for Steve McQueen to wear in the 1969 film classic Le Mans. Distinctive brushed and polished steel case features sleek, geomtertic lines. Case is handsomely presented on the navy crocodile strap. Authentically inspired blue dial with three subdials, nickel plated luminescent hands and hour markers. Highly durable plexiglas crystal is authentic to the original design. Chronograph features elapsed and total time measurements with 30 minute and 60 second registers. Handsome strap has a push-button deployment clasp. Automatic mechanical movement . Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet). Case is 41mm wide, 12mm thick. Best Shops to Buy the Tag Heuer Monaco II: Ashford.com Tag Heuer Monaco at Watchzone WorldofWatches.com |
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- 10:09 AM : May 1, 2004
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