Digital watches have come a long way since their birth in the early 1970’s. So far in fact that it now seems they have progressed to such a level that even digits are surplus to requirements.
Yes, whilst it may not be ideal for quickly checking the time as you dash for an all-important train or meeting, Japanese manufacturer Sea Hope’s new EG design certainly looks the part.
Ok, so you may not have a clue what time of day it is, but when you finally reach your destination you’ll have the advantage of an excuse, a ready-made talking point and the EG’s undeniable coolness. All for the surprisingly reasonable price of 15,750 yen (76 pound).
But seeing as at the end of the day it is a timepiece, and therefore more than a mere fashion accessory, any idea what different times the two watches are showing? And thankfully it is only the time, the date and year having been mercifully excluded.
Answers on a postcard please, or alternatively you can click here to find out how it works.
Huey says
It’s 8:21 for the first watch
and 6:16 for the second
Anyone here owns it? tell me if I’m wrong
gtc says
Yeah, I really like it. Even on a first glance it only marginally more difficult to read than a standard (non-digitial read out) watch.
cat says
isit kanji? romaji? im confused
Karan says
Ok I cheated, but that is really clever. I’m going to have to get my hands on that =)
MarkD says
Ugh – what a user-hostile interface. It doesn’t look like anything people already know. I predict failure.
Shay says
As if analog watches weren’t hard enough for some people…get them one of these and blow their mind, literally.
guavo says
You can buy these watches @ http://www.tokyoflash.com. I got the grey one for xmas.
guavo says
BTW, It’s 4:38 on the first and 6:43 on the second.
max says
wow that is insanely stupid… just like leet and all the other crap people think of to be “different”
algogocom says
Hey, is it really a digital watches?
Itis simply incredible for me, and from its appearance, it looks not a watch, Humm, maybe in future, I hope to own it dress on my hand, it is certain to be pretty.
Rgds,
http://www.algogo.com
dreeft says
Personally I think that’s brilliant. Reminds me of the binary watches you can get.
The method is actually quite simple once you understand it and it would make a great talking point.