Watches for astronomy lovers

Christiaan van der Klaauw astronomical watches. Via these sites.

Minus 8 watches

Minus 8 watches by Dana Krieger of Astro Studios. No details on cost/availability, but you can read about them here.

Citizen Eco Drive Satellite Wave + Appleseed

Start saving now for Citizen's Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE:

Debuting in Autumn 2011

Time from Outer Space
For 2011, CITIZEN introduces “Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE,” a limited edition watch with a totally new timekeeping system. This next-generation timepiece searches for the closest of the 24 navigation satellites that orbit the earth. It captures the day, date and time signals the satellite emits from space, 20,000 kilometers above the earth. Since the satellite signals are controlled by atomic clocks, this watch’s timekeeping is ultra precise. Each of the 24 navigation satellites orbits the earth once every twelve hours, so that this watch receives the signals from any open space, even in the boundless Western Pacific or atop the world’s highest peak.

The metal ring embedded in the glass bezel seems to float in outer space, like a satellite in planetary orbit. The round case, which appears to be independent of the lugs, suggests the image of the earth. These design elements resonate with the technological combination of light power and time/calendar data received from outer space to keep this watch on time, always. The spiral parts visible from the sides of the glass bezel are both a design motif, suggesting the radio waves that link this watch with outer space, and visible symbols of the light waves that provide Eco-Drive an inexhaustible source of energy. The three-dimensional forms on the watch face evoke the futuristic image of spaceship engines.

2011 will, thus, be the year in which time signals link wrist and outer space in an unprecedented experience. Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE will bring ultra-precise timekeeping to whatever human beings do, wherever they are on the face of the earth. It is purely powered by light.
Specifications
-Calibre H990
-Satellite Timekeeping System (Reception Area: Worldwide)
-Perpetual Calendar
-World Time in 26 Cities
-Ceramic + Stainless Steel Case
* The final design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Pricing and production volumes to be determined.

And check out the promotional video:

CITIZEN X APPLESEED XIII

This film is the result of collaboration between CITIZEN and the animated series APPLESEED XIII. Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE draws its energy from light and receives signals from navigation satellites to display accurate time. Through the medium of animation, one of Japan’s leading cultural exports, the film encapsulates the world view that inspired this watch.
Dawn breaks over Olympus, a solar-powered city of the future.
Time signals stream down from space.
The leading characters of APPLESEED XIII, Deunan and Briareos, sprint through the city. The hands of Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE on their arms move in unison as they receive accurate time signals from navigation satellites. Time signals stream down from space to every corner of the earth.

*Buy Appleseed toys at eBay.

Nooka Adventure Time watch

Nooka Adventure Time watch:

Nooka has partnered with Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) to create a limited-edition timepiece based on Adventure Time, the fun, irreverent new series from creator Pendleton Ward that has people everywhere saying things like “algebraic,” “mathemagical” and “rhombus!”. The Adventure Time with Jake watch from Nooka features graphics and colors inspired by Jake, human Finn’s loveable canine companion and best friend.

Available for pre-order only. Will ship out April 23rd.

$120 at the link.

Nike+ SportWatch GPS

Now that my boys are getting older, I hope to start running again. The Nike+ SportWatch GPS looks intriguing:

Starting April 1st, get the extra push you need with the Nike+ SportWatch GPS powered by TomTom. Not only does it track what you do, it tracks how you do it, then makes you want to do it again and again. Here's how:

It's accurate.
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS combines the accuracy of GPS with the shoe-based Nike+ sensor to track time, pace, distance, calories burned, and heart rate. So you have your whole running history in the palm of your hand.

It'award-winning.
The watch just won two CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Innovation Awards in the Health and Wellness and Personal Electronics categories. Which is kind of a big deal considering that CES is the world’s largest consumer tech tradeshow.

It's motivating.
Onscreen run reminders help get you out the door. You also get props for personal records.

It's inspiring.
The watch connects to NikePlus.com so you can view completed runs, set new goals, and interact with a community of almost 4 million runners around the world.

Can't wait to see how expensive it is. Via.

*Buy Swatches at eBay.

Nike+ SportWatch GPS

Now that my boys are getting older, I hope to start running again. The Nike+ SportWatch GPS looks intriguing:

Starting April 1st, get the extra push you need with the Nike+ SportWatch GPS powered by TomTom. Not only does it track what you do, it tracks how you do it, then makes you want to do it again and again. Here's how:

It's accurate.
The Nike+ SportWatch GPS combines the accuracy of GPS with the shoe-based Nike+ sensor to track time, pace, distance, calories burned, and heart rate. So you have your whole running history in the palm of your hand.

It'award-winning.
The watch just won two CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Innovation Awards in the Health and Wellness and Personal Electronics categories. Which is kind of a big deal considering that CES is the world’s largest consumer tech tradeshow.

It's motivating.
Onscreen run reminders help get you out the door. You also get props for personal records.

It's inspiring.
The watch connects to NikePlus.com so you can view completed runs, set new goals, and interact with a community of almost 4 million runners around the world.

Can't wait to see how expensive it is. Via.

*Buy Swatches at eBay.

Tron watch concept

Tron watch concept. Via these sites.

*Buy Tron toys at eBay.

Nike Zvezdochka and more by Marc Newson

All text is courtesy of the Gagosian Gallery. I've added the links and appropriate images.

Marc Newson is one of the most accomplished and influential designers of our time. He has worked across a wide range of disciplines designing everything from furniture, household objects, watches, clocks, and clothing, to interior designs for restaurants and shops and interiors for private and commercial aircraft, to a concept car and a space plane.

To coincide with Newson's exhibition "Transport," which opens at Gagosian West 21st Street on September 14, Gagosian Shop will present several recent limited edition products that he has created for Nike and luxury brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre and Ikepod. All limited editions are for sale.

In 2004, Newson designed the ingenious Zvezdochka trainer for Nike, inspired by his observation of Russian cosmonauts in training. To mark the exhibition, a limited number of pairs will be released in new colors Aegean Blue and Mahogany.

Newson’s recent timepieces include the editioned Atmos 561, a clock powered by temperature change and encased in Baccarat crystal that he designed for the prestigious watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre; and the Ikepod Hourglass, a borosilicate-glass chronometer containing millions of stainless-steel nanoballs, which he launched at this year’s edition of Baselworld, the world’s leading clock and watch fair. Newson has reconceived the traditional hourglass using twenty-first-century materials, producing a futuristic version of one of history’s earliest timepieces.

Lunar Rock Edition is a limited edition produced by Taschen Publishers of Norman Mailer's historic reportage "Moon Fire" of 1969 with a special case designed by Newson. Inspired by the Apollo 11 Lunar Excursion Model, the surface of the case is an actual 3D topography of the moon, fashioned from a single piece of aluminum. Each of the twelve cased editions is accompanied by a separately packaged, authentic and documented piece of lunar rock ranging in weight, size and color.

Posters from the “Transport” exhibition, signed by Newson will be available, as well as recent publications on his work.

Here's the Gagosian webstore. Via.

*Buy books featuring Marc Newson's designs at Amazon.

Bathing Ape Watch

Clear Bapex 1 Shark on sale for $174 (can't direct link). Via.

*Buy Bathing Ape goods at eBay.

Big eyes make anything cute (link roundup)

Big-eyed monster by Chris Ryniak. And speaking of Ryniak, here's a watch he designed (I wasn't clear on availability):



And a few more links:

1. Mimobots and various vinyl toys on sale at Tenacious Toys.

2. Papercraft Leon from The Professional.

3. First step is a doozy.

*Previously: The Professional as a Little Golden Book.

*Buy Swatches at eBay.

Umbrella Academy Pocket Watch (link roundup)

I love all things Umbrella Academy. Coming in July, the Umbrella Academy Pocket Watch Set for $130. Via.

And a few more links:

1. Last Exit to Nowhere posted a Skynet iPhone wallpaper. Weyland-Yutani and Tyrell Corp, also.

2. Myke Amend posted a new airship desktop wallpaper.

3. Dr. Doom pin-up by Chris Samnee.

*Previously: Magellan watches.

*Buy Umbrella Academy toys at eBay.

Magellan watches

Magellan 1521, Magellan 1522, Magelluna, and Planet Limited watches. You can read a detailed review of the Magellan 1521 here. Via.

*Previously: Steampunk pocket watch and more by Don Pezzano.

*Buy pocket watches at eBay.