Cool Clocks

TokyoFlash has just rolled out its new watch, the Oberon SS. This thing not only tells the time, but it does so in style by using a series of concentric bright blue LED rings. The outer ring will let you know what the current hour is, while the middle one indicates the single minutes and the innermost ring displays tens of minutes. When the watch is in its off state by default, the black mineral crystal in front looks like a black hole on the wrist. Pushing a button will kick the watch to life from darkness, possibly affording you a second jealous glance from other people as well. A second press will show the current date using a similar ring of light metaphor. The Oberon SS watch retails for approximately $159, stainless steel body and all.

Source: Technabob

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Casio’s Baby G line has been around for donkey years now, and it looks set to stay for a long time moroe. There is a new release in this ladies’ range, and they are part of the BG-2000/2001 series which are not only meant to be easy to use but fashionable and funky at the same time. While it will fall short in terms of specifications compared to its G series predecessors, at least it looks good enough to warrant a purchase. Ah, if only the dollar isn’t in a free fall at the moment - so many new shiny toys to buy, yet so few dollars to splash around. Bummer.

Source: Popgadget

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I think the Puzzle Alarm Clock will be pretty frustrating to get used to in the beginning, as you will need to have an alert brain before you can turn the darn thing off. Featuring a 3-piece jigsaw puzzle, you must assemble it correctly - sounds easy? Apparently not. When the alarm rings, this devil of an alarm clock will shoot out all three pieces, so you’ll need to actually find those before putting it back in, and that act alone ought to be enough to wake you up for good.

This “eye opener” of a gadget is an alarm clock come 3-piece jigsaw puzzle in one. When it’s time to leave your incredibly cosy bed each morning, not only will your ears be treated to a fantastic ringing melody, a 3-piece jigsaw puzzle randomly shoots out. So what you ask? Well, in order to turn off a ringing alarm, you must solve the jigsaw puzzle, assembling it back on to the clock. Seems easy…not! It’s a great way to get up though, as by the time you’ve found all 3 pieces of the jigsaw puzzle and solved it, you’ll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready for the day ahead.

The Puzzle Alarm Clock retails for £19.98.

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Are you a gym rat who needs to know your exact heart rate while performing your runs on the treadmill? Granted, some of the more advanced treadmills will be able to give you a reading of your current heart rate, but those aren’t exactly the most accurate in the world. The Strapless One Touch Heart Rate Watch, IMHO, would do a much better job.

Unlike typical heart rate monitors that require uncomfortable chest straps, this heart rate device is as unobtrusive as a standard wrist watch and provides an EKG accurate reading to 1 beat-per-minute after only three beats. A signal beeps twice when your heart rate exceeds or falls below your optimal beats-per-minute target zone, informing you when to increase or decrease workout rate. Chronograph and countdown timer features allow you to set time benchmarks, and the calorie counter calculates caloric energy output based on your heart rate. Includes calendar, hourly chime, alarm, and current time features, displayed on any easy-to-read backlit LCD.

Each $69.95 purchase comes with a battery, and you will be able to choose from Mens or Womens designs.

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I don’t care whether you’re a pilot or a frequent flier, there are still ways for the good old time zones to wipe your body clock clean of any past rhythms. Taking a trip from the U.S. to the U.K. is only fun once you’ve got your sleeping patterns back under control. At least enough so you can get a taste of both the night life, and the day light festivities.

The BC4 Flight Timer from Oris is a awesome way to keep tabs on up to three time zones at once right from your wrist. The BC4 features an automatic movement with the second timezone subdial, while the extra-large crown can adjust the third dial for yet another time zone.

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I believe that I have previously reported on alarm clocks that require some odd turnoff method before they shut off. For example, the Throw Alarm Clock requires you to bounce or throw it in order to shut it off.

This Laser Target Alarm Clock allows you to shoot it. That’s right, when the alarm goes off, the user readies the laser, aims, and fires.

I believe that the purpose of this clock is to give the user some great satisfaction as they shoot that most hated appliance. “Yes, by pulling out a gun on the Laser Target Alarm Clock, you can scare the daylight out of something that usually scares the daylight into you.”

All right, that isn’t a direct quote from the site, but the site does emphasize that it “fires up the brain to control and concentrate on the very exact hand-eye co-ordination required to aim your laser beam remote at the exact centre of the target”. In other words, by the time you pick up your knock-off Star Trek: The Next Generation phaser and shoot the target, your brain is definitely awake. No hitting the snooze bar here.

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While we’ve seen our fair share of clocks in the past, the Clapperboard Clock will definitely make you sit up and take notice (along with just about anybody who walks into your home). It tells the time in its clapperboard form factor, displaying Hour, Minute, Second, Tenth Second, Date, Month and Year at a glance. It also features a built-in alarm clock function, and the only way to shut off the alarm when it rings would be to press the clapperboard. I would’ve preferred something more interactive, like shouting “Cut!”. It will retail for $77 including shipping and handling.

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They say that pyramids hold some sort of mystical (positive) power, so for the superstitious among us, why not settle for a tiny pyramid beside your bed? The Pyramid LED MoodiCare Clock will be able to get all you sleepers out of bed on time thanks to a built-in alarm clock, displaying the time, date and week so that you will be able to keep track of the next big date in your calendar. I suppose in a sense it helps add some positive vibes to your life since you won’t be late in getting up. The alarm function features 8 songs, while seven LED backlight colors help jive up your room at night. Powered by a trio of AAA batteries, the Pyramid LED MoodiCare Clock will retail for $12 a pop.

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