A new watch with retro looks – the Nekura Tumbler from TokyoFlash.
Available now for pre-order, the Nekura Tumbler has two dials (for hours and minutes), a red marker for the time, a polished silver case and a elf-adjustable wristband made from brushed steel, which you can have custom-engraved.
That might sound expensive, but it isn’t – you can pre-order now for £42.94.
The Rolex Submariner was introduced in 1954, designed for diving and any other water-based activity. But its fame is probably more down to its appearance in the James Bond movies – 11 films have featured the timepiece. Sadly, being a Rolex means it’s out of the price range of most of us – until now.
The Toy Watch Company Fluo watch is based almost exactly on the Submariner, but with a healthy dose of fun added – like a range of colour options for a start and construction from a high strength (but light) polycarbonate.
Aside from that, this looks every bit the Rolex, but much more affordable at £125.
Find out more at the End Clothing website
Looking both retro and very modern at the same time, the Michael Young PXR-6 digital watch is a stylish timepiece that doesn’t cost the earth.
Young has updated his previous PXR-5 watch, adding waterproofing, new buttons and an improved blue night light, but keeping the same minimalist look and more or less the same functionality/detailing – day/date, adjustable one-inch wide velcro bracelet (black is standard, others are available) and a stainless steel, black or gold casing.
It’s exclusive to Charles & Marie and on pre-order – because it’s expected to sell out in no time. Yours for $130 (around £65).
Find out more at the Charles & Marie website
We mentioned last week that Mondaine had updated its clock range – now the company has added more watches, specifically the Mondaine Sports II Chrono and Day watches.
Like all Mondaine products, it is based on the original 1940s Swiss railway clock, the work of (then) railways employee Hans Hilfiker. This time, the design has been adapted to two new watches, both available in black or white, with the Chrono offering a brushed steel case, coated bezel, illuminated display, full chronograph functionality and a leather strap.
By contrast, the Day is a more minimalist watch, but with the same steel case and contrasting bezel and leather strap. The Day retails for £185, the Chrono sells for £285.
Find out more at the Panik Design website
Cheapo is actually a brand rather than a description – although the Cheapo retro digital watch isn’t going to break the bank either.
It’s a digital watch with a retro edge, available in the monochrome colours here or much brighter designs if you want to something a little more bold. They all vary slightly in shape, but all offer a digital display, a speaker (to speak the time) and a contrasting rubber strap attached to the steel casing.
Yours for £22.50.
Find out more at the ASOS website
Is it a watch? Is it a phone? Well, the Zihotch Retro Phone Watch isn’t really either.
Straight out of Japan (you might have guessed that), the Zihotch Retro Phone Watch by Maywadenki doesn’t actually show the time. Instead, you have to dial ‘117’ on your wrist, which will prompt the time to be spoken to you via the speaker. Dial a wrong number and you’ll just get ‘We are sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service. Please check and call again.’ You can even get it to give you an alarm call in the morning as a bonus.
The watch is now on sale at US-based site Audiocubes, so I’m guessing it has been re-worked for the language. You can pick it up for $79.99 (around £40).
Find out more at the Audiocubes website
Via Popgadget
