Casio has developed a watch using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which the prototype of the watch was exhibited at the recent CES in Las Vegas. The wristwatch sharing a two-way data link with a BLE-equipped smartphones, and has various functions including alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, and auto calendar. The watch can be synchronized with time information transmitted from a smartphone and alerts users of incoming calls and e-mail messages sent to a smartphone.
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So-Mine announced the arrival of SlapWear watches just in time for the holidays. The SlapWear watch collection comes in eight silicone band colors with interchangeable, stainless steel time pieces so you can create 64 different possibilities. SlapWear watches are in stock now and exclusively offered online at www.myslapwear.com for $19.99.

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G-Shock and the Surfrider Foundation createed its second co-branded collaboration watch: The GRX5600SRF-3 digital watch. The watch has Self-Charging, Tough Solar Power technology, shock resistant construction, recycled packaging, a Tide Graph function with 100 pre-set site locations as well as a Moon Age & Phase Data indicator for the ultimate tracking the tides. Expected to be available in July for $130, the watch also features Shock Resistance, 200M Water Resistant, Custom Full Auto EL Backlight with a red surfer catching a wave, 48 City World Time + UTC, 4 Daily Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm, Hourly Time Signal, 1/100th Second Stopwatch, Dual Countdown Timers, and 12/24 Hr. Formats.

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The limited edition of Hermes Carre H watches are only available 173 pieces. Measuring 36.5mm x 36.5mm, the Carre H was designed by French architect March Berthier. It’s encased in titanium body and is water resistant up to 30m under water. Priced at $15,000, the watches utilizing the Swiss automatic Sowind/Girard-Perregaux caliber GP3200 with 32 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 44 hours.

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Coming with a newly developed impact-proof body, the new Casio G-Shock GXW-56 Series also feature Togh Solar and Multiband. Expected to be available in Japan starting next month (July), the GXW-56 watch will be offered in three model including Orange/Black, Black/Red, and Black/Gold. Which one do you want?

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Expected to be available in Setember, 2010, the Aquaracer 500M Calibre 5 “Full Black” comes with a black rubber strap that has a solid titanium clasp with safety push buttons. Designed for divers, the watch is still able to run up to 500 metres under water. It houses a TAG Heuer Calibre 5 Automatic movement inside its fine-brushed titanium case, which is 43mm wide and black-titanium carbide coated.

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Designed by Azahara Morales, Koko Muo watch requires you to quit from your old habit in reading watch. It’s not a digital watch, but analog one. See image below to undestand how to know what time it is. Cool!

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IWC producing 500 pieces of Big Ingenieur Edition Zinédine Zidane watches featuring a dark brown dial and the Arabic number of 10 – a reference to his heritage as well as the football shirt he wore for the French national team. Zidane has been personally involved in the timepiece’s design and he has been personally involved in the timepiece’s design.

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