Slim Timber is run by a husband and wife who make wood products. Their latest endeavor is a wood watch called “The Slab” ($165). The Slab uses a Miyota 8215, an automatic mechanical movement that is also used in watches like Invicta and Citizen. It will run up to two days when not in use. The remainder of the watch is made from stabilized maple or seven-ply maple skateboard wood. The Slab is water resistant to 5 ATMs, so it’s OK for swimming and showers, but not for diving or snorkeling.
The Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar ($785) is the worlds’s first solar-powered touch-screen watch. The sun’s rays recharge the watch and allow for essential functions for everyday use. With the touch screen activated your can access a number of functions with just a touch of your finger. These include: the date, two time zones, battery charge […]