Top 10 Technologically Advanced Wrist Watches
1. HD3 Slyde
This technology-wonder is designed by Jorg Hysek Jr, son of famed French watchmaker, Jorg Hysek Sr. It has a 232×240 pixel, 28 x 29mm active zone LED screen with a sapphire crystal to cover the curves of the wrist. Without having any physical buttons, the watch has three battery indicator lights on the side and a light sensor to automatically adapt the brightness of the touchscreen dial. It is made of black PVD steel and rose gold while the mechanism entirely depends upon CLT electronic movement. This wrist gadget is powered by 3.8V lithium polymer with a capacity of 250 mAh. The dial is a domed sapphire touchscreen, and the watch also has a USB socket connector for charging the battery or communicating with PCs.
2. Seiko Astron
This timepiece comes from one of the world’s most reputable brands, Seiko. This solar-powered watch is made of stainless steel. It has some cool technology under its classy styling. This 7X52 Caliber watch is World’s first GPS Solar Watch. The Astron features GPS controlled time zone adjustment, world time functions that recognize 39 time zones via satellite, and a perpetual calendar. Automatic Atomic Time Synchronization from GPS Satellites is one of the best features of this device which have an ultra-Low Power GPS Receiver. This watch is accurate to ±15 Seconds / Month when not automatically synchronizing with the satellites. The Airplane mode is also present to disable automatic synchronization while flying, for frequent flyers.
3. HM4 Thunderbolt
This piece of technology is made by MB&F, watchmakers reputed for their unique design. The 311 component aviation-inspired watch is based around the complex HM4 engine and has dual dials. One displays time and the other one shows how much power is left in the timepiece. While it is made out of Grade 5 Titanium and sapphire body, every line and curve is a poetic harmony. The three-dimensional Horological Engine used in this piece art is a marvelous creation by MB&F. It comes with a manual winding, with two mainspring barrels in parallel which reserves the power for 72 hours. The balance frequency of this watch is 21,600bph/3Hz. Not only that, this high-tech watch also consists of 50 jewels inside.
4. Samsung Galaxy Gear
It is the flagship attempt at a smart-watch from a big brand. It comes with 1.6-inch Super AMOLED 320 x 320 pixel touchscreen and 1.9MP primary camera on the wrist-strap. The Galaxy Gear pairs with other Samsung devices via NFC and Bluetooth, and automatically switches on when the arm is raised while wearing it. The integration of third-party apps comes very handy with this masterpiece. It also consists of voice memos and the ability to recognize voice commands for adding meeting schedules in calendar. With a state-of-the-art firmware, the gear can send email notifications, display Facebook and Twitter updates, Google Hangout messages and Messenger pings. There’s no Wi-Fi or GPS on the wristwatch, but it requires charging through USB connector.
5. Tread 1
Tread 1, created by Devon, is a reinvention of the humble watch with a patented system called Interwoven Time Belts. Operating out of California, DEVON is the only American watch company using its own proprietary movement. The Interwoven Time belts are based upon compact microstep motors which also provide the accuracy. The watch is powered by a lithium polymer battery, and as it claimed by the creator, one charge will last couple of weeks. The five-piece case design is made from 316L, surgical-grade stainless steel, the hardest and most durable steel available in the world through advanced computer numerical control machining. The Tread 1 was nominated for the Gran Prix d’Horlogerie de Genéve in the category of Design and Concept Watch in 2010.
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