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Digital Watch

This
retro-futuristic stainless digital watch is modeled after the first
digital watches that appeared in the 70s and looks SUPER SWEET! The
display is OFF until you hit the top right button to light up the crazily-awesome
red numbers. Unlike the ones from the 70s this new version has a better
battery life--they last approximately 12 months and are easy to replace.
These also use a modern CMOS, adding the reliability of modern electronics
with an original 70s type LED display (Trivia: Pulsars from the 1971-1973
are collectors' items these days, and popularized when it appeared in
the James Bond movie Live and Let Die).
These
also have a neat feature--the butterfly clasp is released by pushing
in buttons on the side of the outside of the clasp. It's a super cool
neat gadget in itself (check out the detailed photos).
The
solid and chunky square faced model with scratch resistant face is suitable
for most adults, though small-ish women might find it a bit too bit
for their wrists. It's a really substantial watch, too, and could get
heavy for said women to wear for long periods of time.
Now
that the high volume manufacturing process for LED watches no longer
exists they have become more difficult and expensive to produce. The
manufacturer uses modern digital watch modules fitted with the original
70s-type seven segment self illuminating digits that are wire bonded
to the modern module. Pretty cool!
* Original 70s type razor sharp red LED display
* Self-illuminating (not backlit) numbers
* Time and date on seperate buttons
* Display remains on for a few seconds after button push
* Nice metal storage case (see detailed photos)
Body
width: (40mm) at widest point
Thickness: (13mm)
Weight: (107g)
Size: Adjustable by link removal
Battery: 3.6V CR2032 (included). Also takes commonly available LR2032
Price
£69.99
Now £59.99
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