The DIP switches on these circuit-tastic watches actually do things. Photos Watchismo
These Click watches are probably the nerdiest timepieces we have ever seen. And we love them. They come in two main flavors, DIP Switch and Turn Switch, both using switches found on old-school circuit boards like those in 1980s arcade machines.
DIP switches were used to diddle with the way the machine worked. I always dreamed of a combo that would let me let me play the games for free, but as the patrons of my local arcade frowned upon the use of a screwdriver to open up the game cabinets, I never got to try. With these watches, though, I can flip the switches as much as I like.
Sliding the switches toggles various functions, from 12/24 hour display to the day of the week, a backlight or something only known as “meter.” Those who don’t fancy hooking tiny switches with their fingernails can opt for the Turn Switch model, which does much the same with a twisty knob.
The watches come in a rainbow of colors, and cost $150 for the ribbon-strapped version and $170 for the steel-strapped model. Available now from Watchismo.
Click Watches product page [Watchismo. Thanks, Mitch!]
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