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Sony Smart Watch ( Android )
Few months ago, Apple released their iPod nano watch in the market, and now there is an Android watch, from Sony. The watch is optimized for Sony Xperia smartphones, but it runs with pretty much every Android handset. All you need is Sony’s LiveWare app along with the SmartWatch plug-in. With this watch, you can check your messages, play your favorite music, check Facebook, Twitter and even perform some camera functions as well. It will be available in the market for $149.
Info | The Bombproof Wrist Watch
Okay now here is something really interesting, how about a watch that can withstand up to 10 pounds of C4 in one piece! Amazing isn’t it? It can also resist 300 bar pressure (that is 3000 meters of water pressure). This ultra durable watch is entitled to be the world’s toughest watch.
To tell you something interesting, there is no big company involved in the creation of this tough time ticker. Its just a one man show by Michael Barahona Fernandez who creates all of the watch case parts in his Berlin workshop. Since its a time consuming job so he is able to produce just few of these watches every month.
For the Triggerfish Bronze A2 model, the watchmaker used shock-resistant CuSn8 phosphor-bronze, yes the very same material that is used in bridge load bearing plates. Moreover, it has a 10 mm domed polycarbonate crystal and stainless steel for the detachable back cap. The watch is 45 mm wide and 20 mm thick. And yes, its a bit heavier than usual watches but its extreme durability explains the additional weight. Fernandez arranged some tests with the help of U.S military.
The marines installed a 10 pounds C4 explosive on a bombing range and then placed the Triggerfish Bronze A2 just 1 meter away from it. After the successful detonation, it was found that the watch just had a few scratches and a missing leather strap. In short, the watch survived the blast.It was also observed that the timing mechanism was disturbed from its position but the maker says that he has developed a new holder that will not let this happen in future.
In case you are interested in one of these, the price tag is 2000$.
For the Triggerfish Bronze A2 model, the watchmaker used shock-resistant CuSn8 phosphor-bronze, yes the very same material that is used in bridge load bearing plates. Moreover, it has a 10 mm domed polycarbonate crystal and stainless steel for the detachable back cap. The watch is 45 mm wide and 20 mm thick. And yes, its a bit heavier than usual watches but its extreme durability explains the additional weight. Fernandez arranged some tests with the help of U.S military.
The marines installed a 10 pounds C4 explosive on a bombing range and then placed the Triggerfish Bronze A2 just 1 meter away from it. After the successful detonation, it was found that the watch just had a few scratches and a missing leather strap. In short, the watch survived the blast.It was also observed that the timing mechanism was disturbed from its position but the maker says that he has developed a new holder that will not let this happen in future.
In case you are interested in one of these, the price tag is 2000$.
The Smart Navigator Watch
With the release of Google Glass it’s pretty obvious that wearable tech-gadgets are in vogue. Now it seems like every tech company has stepped into this arena. One such smart wearable gadget is the wearable smartphone wristwatch.
Unlike other smart watches, ‘Navigo’ was designed to provide smart navigation cues right on your hand. The watch uses Bluetooth to connect to your Smartphone’s mapping and GPS system, helping you stay on track by pointing out the right direction.
Tiny vibrations alert the user by signalling where to turn, also represented by LED arrows on the watch itself. When you reach your destination the vibration also acts as a proximity alert, announcing that you are about to reach your destination. And, just in case you actually want to know the time, this device also functions as a regular watch. Currently the watch is in concept phase, but we love this idea and can’t wait to check it out when it hits production.
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