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Funky Watch Alert

What does the watch of the future look like? If we had to guess we’d say it’s the Kisai Optical Illusion LCD watch from TokyoFlash Japan. TokyoFlash watches go way beyond just telling time – they design watches for the 22^nd century. Their watches push the limit of contemporary design creating unique pieces of art.

The Kisai Optical Illusion is a touch screen watch that displays the time digitally through high-resolution diagonal lines. To read the time you must train your eyes to recognize the LCD pattern. TokyoFlash elevates the act of keeping time and creates truly remarkable timepieces. The Kisai watch, priced at $199, is just the newest design from a long line of innovative watches from TokyoFlash.

Big Screen to Red Carpet

It’s award season in Hollywood and celebrities are strutting their stuff on the red carpet. Even though tuxes and gowns are making headlines we are more interested in what’s on their wrists. Lets take a look at some of the watches worn in nominated films:

• The Descendents – For all you George Clooney fans out there he wears a gold watch on a brown leather strap, most likely an Omega since he is an ambassador for the brand.
• Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol – If you prefer action movies then Tom Cruise’s Tudor Heritage Chrono watch is the perfect addition to your spy gear.
•  30 Minutes or Less – In this movie, comedian Aziz Ansari wears a simple Casio A158AW-1 digital watch.

Keep an eye out during the award ceremonies to see which watches made it to the red carpet.

Horological Event: Switzerland

This week the watch world had its eye on the ‘Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie’ in Geneva, Switzerland. Luxury brands like Montblanc, Cartier, Von Cleef & Arpels, and newcomer Parmigiani showcased their new collections in the watch capitol of the world.

Most of the men’s watches featured classic shapes, roman numerals, and gold accents. Of course the watches featured at the fair are not meant for those on a budget but they certainly are great as style markers in the industry. The styles were reminiscent of The Great Gatsby and fashions from the 20’s and 30’s – a reflection of the classic lines seen on men’s runways in Paris and Milan. The comeback of old elegance is sure to make an impact on this years watch designs.