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September 28, 2004
Barcode SS by Tokyo Time Evolution Wristwatch
Japanese Watch Store Tokyo Flash has a new spaced out LED Wristwatch on sale.
The Barcode SS wristwatch has bigger LEDS than the Pimp line of watches.
Like the Pimp wristwatches, this watch is equipped with a light up function that starts at 6 pm and goes on to 1 am every minute. The light up function is also activated when the time button is pressed during 1 am to 6 pm for 12 minutes after. The watch runs on 2 Lithium batteries.
The strap is Solid Stainless that was custom designed just for the watch. The watch measures 3 cm across by 5.5 cm long and 1 cm thick.
The Barcode SS sells for $144.95 at TokyoFlash.
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Casio G-Shock GWS-900 with Speed Pass Payment
Casio introduces a G-Shock wirstwatch with speed pass payment system.
Casio announced in june a Credit-card wristwatch called the Offica. Casio collaborates with JCB on the electronic non-contact payment system.
The new G-Shock with speed pass works on 283 Exxon Mobile Gas stations in Japan. The idea is to directly pay with the G-Shock at the fuel pump. The Speed Pass system comes with an insurance, that protects customers when the watch gets stolen. The G-Shock GWS-900 is of course water proof and solar powered. It features world time and memo functions.
The G-Shock GWS-900 costs 26,000yen and will start shipping October 22nd. More details in Casio Press-Release.
Shop for G-Shock Wristwatches
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September 26, 2004
Suunto D9 - The World's First All-In-One Dive Gadget
The new Suunto D9 is the world’s first dive computer wristwatch to integrate a digital compass and wireless tank data reception.
Underwater a diver must monitor several gauges to get the crucial information for a dive: depth, time, tank pressure, decompression status, direction, just to name a few. The Suunto D9 combines all dive critical information in one instrument, conveniently on your wrist.
By using the Suunto D9’s optional wireless transmitter, the diver can monitor tank pressure and air consumption data from the wrist.
The Suunto D9 is also the world’s first dive computer to incorporate a digital compass. The compass shows the general direction with a graphical compass rose, as well as the exact bearing with the numerical display.
The Suunto D9 has a titanium housing and includes an USB-compatible PC interface and the Suunto Dive Manager 2.0 software. The new Suunto D9 will be available at the end of 2004. More details on Suunto D9 Site.
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September 16, 2004
Star Wars Imperial Icon Wristwatch Limited Edition
Fossil offers a limited edition Star Wars wristwatch. Fossil will only sell 500 pieces.
This new watch has a round stainless steel case with a black leather strap. The Star Wars logo is embossed on the strap just above the case. Degrade dial with an applied Imperial icon in metallic grey. The Star Wars wristwatch is packaged in a black linen paper box with a silver foil Star Wars logo on the top and a leather sleeve with an embossed Imperial icon.
Buy the Star Wars Wrist Watch for $125 at Fossil.com.
See also the Star Wars Trilogy DVD-Set.
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September 12, 2004
Suunto n3i slimmer SPOT Wristwatch
Suunto announced an updated version to its Microsoft SPOT Wristwatch n3.The Suunto n3i offers all features of the MSN Direct-enabled n-Series and a slimmer profile and a more urban look and feel.
In addition to advanced watch features like stopwatch, lap and split times, interval training timers, programmable alarms, dual time and date, the Suunto n3i carries advanced timing functions that allow it to automatically adjust to changes in time zone anywhere in the U.S. and receives its updated time automatically from an atomic clock.
The Suunto n3i features a durable, shock proof casing that fits comfortably under a shirt cuff and has a curved, scratch-resistant mineral crystal glass, which protects the large, circular liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.
The Suunto n3i also features a two-year warranty and is water resistant to 330ft/100m.
The Suunto n3i is available at sporting goods and electronics stores nationwide (MSRP $299) - Compare Prices on Suunto Watches. Suunto on Amazon.com.
More details in Suunto Press-Release.
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September 01, 2004
Diamond Wristwatches by Fossil
Fossil introduces a line of Wristwatches with a real diamond on the dial.
Not a new idea, but still it has a nice touch. Fossil offers 21 different models that feature a genuine (albeit small) diamond. All of them feature stainless steal band and are Water resistant up to 50 meters.
The Prices range from $75 to $115.
Visit Fossil.com for more details.
For more bling bling wristwatches see the Iced Out Watches.