Aviator Axiom Chronograph

This unusual watch by Russian watchmaker Aviator features two large pushers mounted on the side of the case, these oversized pushers are a stylistic feature as well as a functional decision used for controlling the chronograph functions.

The pushers are connected via a locking system that protects the crown. Housing the Russian Poljot 3133 manual winding movement it has a water resistance to 3 ATM and a case of 45 mm with a sapphire glass back.

Price:$1000 Source:Link

Welder K24

This massive steel watch looks like it belongs in a factory, not on your wrist, with its dials, gauges and three oversized crowns. Large white hands tell the time, and the only hours are giant 10 and 2 markers.

Three subdials with red hands show you the time on a 24-hour scale. The tough steel case and rubber strap, along with water resistance to 100 meters, guarantee that this watch will go wherever you do, no matter how rugged.

Price:$765
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Yes Zulu

What makes the Yes watches unique is their approach to timekeeping which is decidedly celestial in its philosophy compared to a typical watch company.

Yes watches feature a huge range of celestial functions not usually seen on a wristwatch. The Zulu for instance with a quick glance will tell you the times for sunrise and sunset and moonrise and moonset.

Yes watches also alert you to solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarters amongst many other celestial events.

Price:$800
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Mutewatch

Mutewatch is a young Swedish company who are getting ready to launch their first watch.

The Mutewatch as you can maybe guess by the hint given in its name is a silent vibrating alarm watch in the design of a wristband.

It uses a concealed touch sensitive interface which you use by swiping your finger across to navigate through and for setting the alarm, as well as for other functions such as timer. It is charged via USB port.

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Formex A780 Suspension watch

Swiss watchmaker Formex are famous for pioneering the “active case suspension system”.

This patented watch suspension protects the watch from shock and also provides added comfort to the wearer by adapting to movements of the wrist.

Their watches feature titanium-steel cases, Swiss Quartz or Automatic movements and are water resistant to 100m.

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Aspen One

Sharing its name with the popular Colorado skiing destination its not surprising that Swiss watchmaker Aspen focuses its attention on creating Skiing themed watches.

The Aspen One comes with a pair of specially modified custom made ski gloves that fit around the watch.

Not only that but the watch opens on a hinge to reveal a secretly hidden compass, a valuable navigational aid for skiers.

Price:$40,000
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Frederic Jouvenot

In a reversal of the conventional the Automatic Chronograph Evolution [A.C.E] features the rotor on the front of the watch.
In order to give the chronograph counters an unobstructive view the rotor has cutaways.

According Jouvenot the A.C.E is “the first integrated chronograph in history with a winding mechanism that is completely visible from the face side.”

The dial features perlage polishing and is available in different colours.

The 44mm case is 18k rose gold and the watch is limited to 88 pieces.
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Ulysse Nardin Freak

This Ulysse Nardin watch is without hands, dial or crown. Its so radically different that it was given the name “Freak”.

Instead of using hands the “Freak” indicates the time by rotation of the movement. The arrow decorating the main spring barrel indicates the hours while
the upper bridge rotates every hour and indicates the minutes.

The watch is wound by turning the case back.

Price:$75,000
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Angular Momentum “Verre Eglomise”

New from their “Artisan” line of watches comes the stunning “Verre Eglomise” or “reverse enamel painting”, featuring an exquisitely life-like green humming bird painted in reverse on the back of the sapphire crystal.

A single disc with a cut-out window rotates to display the time and this unique watch is presented in a dodecagon case of sparkling steel and has a crown with an elegant onyx cabochon.

Swiss automatic movement.

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Price:$20,000

DIY Arduino Steampunk watch

The Arduino Watch comes with a host of clever functions to satisfy the inner geek, including temperature sensing, a 16-Bit colour drawing program and time display in digital, analog or even binary.

The estimated cost of parts to build it should run up to about $250.

Also comes in a Biopunk edition too!

Price:$250 approx
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