my question would be: what is the ipod of watches? all cell phones have clocks. who needs a watch? what would a watch do? the ipod of watches already exists. it's a watch. apple doesn't go there because something small and portable with a well defined user interface already exists in that market. what would they bring to it?
dave
· 2 years ago
Of course, that's the question. I was seeking the answer...
In the meantime, my left wrist feels *wrong* without a hefty piece of metal wrapped around it. I keep having this panic impulse, similar to the feeling when walking around without a wallet in the predictable place.
It's a feeling, not logical. I'm accustomed to having time always easily accessible, and getting out the cell phone (it's downstairs right now) is too much work to find out what time it is. I put a clock on my computer desktop and on the wall. I guess inside I must at some level need easy access, or *feel* I need it. Obviously I can survive without always knowing what time it is.
Also in my head is the constant question "What Did the Mets Do?"
But I've trained myself to accept that I don't know (and usually don't really care)...
Ray Grieselhuber
· 2 years ago
I remember when I first stopped wearing watches.
I know the feeling you're talking about -- it goes away.
The funny thing is we are surrounded by so many reminders of what time it is that it's almost laughable that watches are still even necessary, except as jewelry.
Jeff
· 2 years ago
I've still got the gold Seiko you gave me when we cleaned out your garage. I put a new battery in it and it runs great! Let me know if you want it back.
dave
· 2 years ago
Jeff, that's funny!
You should keep the watch, enjoy it in good health...
christopher
· 2 years ago
btw, found your blog via joel (on software). looks good - i've subscribed. cheers.
theodp
· 2 years ago
Don't know about the iPod, but it appears Microsoft has the Zune...
Clean lines, best design, single function (or complications as desired)
greg
· 2 years ago
Terhe is the iBeam watch - http://ibeamtime.com/ I was given one for my birthday.. NICE.. it has a built in LED light and a magnifying glass to read small print. Really handy to have - no need to pull out a loupe or magnifying glass.
Jeremy Toeman
· 2 years ago
I'd say semi-generically that the cell phone is the iPod of watches... it's more fashion piece than timekeeper anymore...
kawika
· 2 years ago
I've grown accustomed to using my iPhone as a watch, though my wife is getting tired of me asking her what time it is when I'm too lazy to fish it out of my pocket. Perhaps the iPod shuffle will morph into something you wear that also tells time. And downloads podcasts over the air. And has voice recognition. And....
Kevin
· 2 years ago
"What time is it? No time to look back."
So said David Byrne in True Stories.
That's when I stopped wearing a watch.
heavyboots
· 2 years ago
I've got a Casio G-Shock with solar recharging and automatic time synching (so it's finally the same time on your watch and on your computer clock). For me, it's the iPod of watches as it's bomb-proof, sets the time itself, and the battery has lasted many years even though I have 3 daily alarms that run the full 10-15 seconds each time.
baiss
· 2 years ago
I like the Casio's that REI sells, but it is a mountaineer thing with the altimeter, most of all I like the 24 hour barometer graph.
is a mp3 player voice recorder wrist watch you might be interested in
Jauder Ho
· 2 years ago
G-Shocks are tanks but they have 9000 different functions. For something that is durable, does what a watch is meant to do well i.e. tell time and is somewhat of a cult classic, I would say look at a Seiko Monster. The Orange Monster is LOUD and probably less likely to misplace.
If you want something a little nicer, I'm partial to a Rolex Submariner. Classic lines and does the timekeeping job just fine.
Patrik
· 2 years ago
Well as a lot of people alrady have pointed out, a watch isn't really _necessary_ (and then again nor are iPods). But both gadgets are a pleasure to own and both fun as well as useful. If you are a watch user, I'd suggest a venture into the world of mechanic automatic watches. Classic timepieces with a "heart" carefully assembled by craftsmen. May I suggest the Jazzmaster Viewmatic 40 from Hamilton? (www.hamiltonwatches.com)
James Corbett
· 2 years ago
I've long thought that Swatch are the iPod of watches Dave. Or, more correctly, since Swatch were huge long before the iPod was born, I've long thought of the iPod as the Swatch of music players :)
Ian
· 2 years ago
Not sure if it's the iPod of watches but Tissot's T-touch (http://www.tissot.ch/index_euen.php) is what I ended up buying. It reminds me of an Apple product in the way it was packaged, and the way each function seems to have a real purpose. Plus, it's touch sensitive, kinda like the iPhone. Mostly it's just a great watch and does what it's supposed to.
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In the meantime, my left wrist feels *wrong* without a hefty piece of metal wrapped around it. I keep having this panic impulse, similar to the feeling when walking around without a wallet in the predictable place.
It's a feeling, not logical. I'm accustomed to having time always easily accessible, and getting out the cell phone (it's downstairs right now) is too much work to find out what time it is. I put a clock on my computer desktop and on the wall. I guess inside I must at some level need easy access, or *feel* I need it. Obviously I can survive without always knowing what time it is.
Also in my head is the constant question "What Did the Mets Do?"
But I've trained myself to accept that I don't know (and usually don't really care)...
I know the feeling you're talking about -- it goes away.
The funny thing is we are surrounded by so many reminders of what time it is that it's almost laughable that watches are still even necessary, except as jewelry.
You should keep the watch, enjoy it in good health...
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2158205/micro...
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http://www.msndirect.com/WeatherStationDevices....
Clean lines, best design, single function (or complications as desired)
I was given one for my birthday.. NICE.. it has a built in LED light and a magnifying glass to read small print. Really handy to have - no need to pull out a loupe or magnifying glass.
So said David Byrne in True Stories.
That's when I stopped wearing a watch.
http://www.tokyoflash.com
is a mp3 player voice recorder wrist watch you might be interested in
If you want something a little nicer, I'm partial to a Rolex Submariner. Classic lines and does the timekeeping job just fine.
If you are a watch user, I'd suggest a venture into the world of mechanic automatic watches. Classic timepieces with a "heart" carefully assembled by craftsmen. May I suggest the Jazzmaster Viewmatic 40 from Hamilton? (www.hamiltonwatches.com)
I found the watch...
http://flickr.com/photos/scriptingnews/2091596324/
Feel like a human being again.