The Phosphor E Ink watch costs about $250 and features the same e-ink technology found in the Kindle. You can choose one of 14 different face configurations, including white-on-black, and can potentially support two time zones because the analog and digital watches aren’t synced. The best thing is that the battery should last for years simply because of the low power consumption of the e-ink face. There were also some complaints:
That said, the Phosphor E Ink watch is probably not the last or only watch you’ll ever need. I found the analog quartz movement and digital modules to be merely adequate, and the lack of any type of illumination system, including luminescent paint, is a blatant omission. However it’s a very nice looking, reasonably comfortable, extremely unique watch and high-tech fashion accessory which is certain to amaze almost everyone you know.
No lume = bad.
Review of the Phosphor E Ink Watch [WatchReport]
I haven’t seen the Kindle’s E-ink technology yet, but I have seen the Sony E-Reader and I like the way that looks.
I wouldn’t mind having an e-ink watch, but not for $250.
Heck, that’s half the price of a Kindle and a 1/3 of the price of a Stowa Airman.
I’ll pay $40 when Timex licenses the technology.
JB, seems you’re into watches… You must notice the trend in watch sizes, even at the high end, they are getting huge. Why? I’ve got thin wrists- these huge, chunky timepieces look horrible (in my opinion, and especially on my skinny wrists). Patek has even gotten into this trend (note the increased size of the Woldtime 5110)… what do you think about this?