Jul 11 2007Philippe Starck's Veiled Watch
Designer Philippe Starck put together the Veiled Watch which hides the face behind a specially electroplated crystal to mimic the breaks in the bracelet. The design creates the effect that the watch is just a continuous metal band. You can the watch for $150 off Fossil which they describe as:
The crystal is specially electroplated to mimic the breaks in the bracelet, and the sides of the case continue the effect with carefully etched details for design continuity. The crown is a case-back pusher to continue the uncluttered elegance of this style. The shiny stainless steel bracelet is designed to remain thin and comfortable wtih hidden links.
It's a neat concept, but if people can't tell you're wearing a watch they'll think you're wearing a bracelet. A giant silver bracelet. Which is cool for chicks, but should I also invest in some high heels and a skirt?
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Reader Comments
1. Rich Maher - July 11, 2007 11:55 AM
Do I say first or continue the rant against clocks and watches?
2. Holla-Man - July 11, 2007 12:30 PM
FIRST!!!!! DOH
3. Joe Mamma - July 11, 2007 12:38 PM
Why are people always coming up with designs that make it harder and harder to actually tell the time. Shouldn't we be coming up with designs that make it easier to know what time it is? I think we should go back to the days when guys wore giant clocks around their necks. Those were sweet times, word dawg. This is wack!
4. RandomNigel - July 11, 2007 6:10 PM
You don't need heels.
Stick with flats.
It'll compliment your figure better.
5. Smoke - July 11, 2007 9:03 PM
Rich Maher, I would have gone with the rant personally. Because lord knows we all can't get enough clocks and watches.
6. Og - July 11, 2007 9:52 PM
I got an idea for a product. The "Clotch." It's a clock AND a watch. Oh the endless marketing slogans!
"A kick to the clotch." for the jock demographic.
"Quit sniffin my clotch" for the pet lover
"Grab your clotch!" for the Michael Jackson lover (Mainly chris tucker)
7. Maddy - July 12, 2007 1:32 AM
Og: funny.
this watch is pretty good looking but i can barely say the time. imagining someone on the street asking what the time is and i start for 1min at the watch.
8. Lauren.w - July 13, 2007 3:04 PM
@ Joe Mamma
HAH!
i completely agree!
GOSH DARN NON TELLING TIME WATCHES!
9. JP - July 17, 2007 2:11 PM
Its funny though... people complain about watches because they are "useless" with all the cell phones and other things with a digital clock on them, but then someone comes out with a watch that is more for style and fashion and everyone says "This isn't cool. I can't tell time on it!!" Weird... Make up your mind people!!