One Of The Craziest Watch Concepts I Have Ever Seen

If someone made this I would buy it. Designed by Designby8, the Artime seems to be a very complex, near impossible watch concept to ever bring to production unless it is in extremely limited runs at exorbitant prices, and even then it seems unlikely. Comprised of a metallic tile grid, where each tile can pop up for each second, or shift out of the way to unveil a mechanical read out of the time, this watch looks like it has more moving parts than some of the most complicated things I’ve seen in Basel. (Found on The Coolist)

Stunning Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon Watch

Set to release at Baselworld 2010 in 2 weeks, Chopard has pre-announced their new L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon, and it is a true stunner in every way. The titanium case with a sapphire crystal on the front and back (but of course) spectacularly showcases Chopard’s Tourbillon movement capable of storing 60 hours worth of energy. That titanium case is then paired with a beautiful black hand-sewn alligator leather band. With only 150 of these beauties being made, prices are expected to be around $50,000. (Found on The Coolist)

The Breitling Cosmonaute Chronograph Looks Stunning

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To commemerate their 125th anniversary, Breitling is releasing a select number of Breitling Cosmonaute Automatic Chronographs, the first chronograph worn in space. Brandished with an amazing looking steel band, this complex watch features a 24-hour face, 1/5 of a second chronograph, and is water resistant down to 30 meters. (Found on Uncrate)

GRID-IT Helps Keep Your Bag Organized

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Cocoon Innovations has created what seems like very simple organizer to deal with our complex worlds. Using a series of layered elastic straps, the GRID-IT allows you to easily secure various objects, such as USB cords, cameras, iPods, phones, journals, pens, markers and keycards/creditcards to name a few. It seems very useful, and comes in a bunch of different sizes, and even implemented in tote bags, messenger bags, and laptop bags if you are looking for that. The above is a 8″ x 12″ and retails for $20, which I think is quite reasonable for what it is offering. Check out this short video taken in Union Square of people organizing their bags using a GRID-IT organizer:

Don’t Know How To Draw? Fake It With a ScribbleBot

Some people can draw well. Some people can just draw. And the rest of us have drawing skills that won’t get us through a round of Pictionary. But don’t worry! There’s a solution to this now. Called a ScribbleBot, and designed by Jon Cumberpatch, the device basically attaches to your pen and records the movements which can then be uploaded with image to a webpage. Another user can then download that image to their own device, and have that device draw out the image on a piece of paper. Impressive? Yes. Practical? Maybe… Is it going to actually become popular? Hard to tell, but I am going to go with a no. The device itself, while cool, looks cumbersome to use to draw with. Holding a pen vertically? Not the best idea. (Found on Gizmodo)

Concept Watch Hides Time To Keep It Simple

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100% is a design company that is developing some very interesting products. Their latest creation is to take the stainless steel bracelet commonly found on sporty watches, and hiding the time display between the gaps in the links of the bracelet. This is a really cool, low-key idea that is bound to impress people. In someways it reminds me of how Tag Heuer’s concept watch would display the time by lighting up LEDs behind a cascade of diamonds embedded in a bracelet a couple years ago. While not available for purchase just yet, the watch above is supposed to be coming to market in a couple months at under US$400. (Found on CrunchGear)

Umm…OK…That’s Huge

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I’ve seen my share of iPod speaker docks, but this one is really something else. Just look at that iPod Nano in the corner. Towering in at 4 feet by 3 feet, this $4,500 the Wall Of Sound iPod speaker dock can output a crazy 125W of volume, making it a iPod dock “for people who believe that music should be listened to loudly.” Just ridiculous. (Found on Gizmodo)

5200+ Pieces Of Pure Lego Awesomeness = The Taj Mahal

Taj MahalLEGO has come out with a wondrous 5,922 piece set that constructs a massive 20 inch by 20 inch Taj Mahal that stands a good 16 inches tall. Decked out with full details such as minarets, domes, finials, arches and stairs in front. I know exactly what I want for Christmas (although I have no idea where I would put it once I’ve built it! I’m already having a hard enough time with my LEGO Ferrari F1 car). It’s available now from the LEGO store online for a cool US$300. (Found on Uncrate)

Make Coffee On The Go With The Brunton Flip-N-Drip

FlipNdrip1Brunton’s Flip-N-Drip makes it easy to make drip coffee while on the go. Maybe some fresh stuff for class or that meeting, or when you are out in hiking, all you need is some boiling water, fill the Brew Chamber with your favorite coffee beans/grounds, and then flip the device over. After about 10-12 minutes, your coffee is ready to drink using the built in aluminium cup. All neatly packed in quite a stylish package. Available for just US$45. (Found on Uncrate)

Stadium For The 2014 Asian Games In Korea Looks Sweet

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Usually it’s the Olympics that cities strive to impress with amazing architecture (China with their Bird’s Nest Stadium). Clearly someone forgot to tell the Koreans when they started planning this piece of art of a stadium that is scheduled to be the architectural highlight of the 2014 Asian Games scheduled to be hold 70,000 people during the games, and then be converted into a park and stadium of 30,000 people afterward. Just gorgeous. (Found on Gizmodo)

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