In the world today, wrist watches and timepieces have become somewhat irrelevant. With the prolific spread of smartphones and smartwatches with built-in clocks, our treasured analog devices are more about fashion than checking the hour. However, a number of innovative new companies are looking to modernize watches and catch the industry up with the times. Here are some of the coolest new timepiece makers that you should be on the lookout for.
Eone
You may have heard about this new company, as they have been making waves in the world of watches for some time now with their signature model, The Bradley. This timepiece is so wonderful because it is designed with the blind in mind, indicating time using raised markers. Once upon a time, the visually impaired “had to choose between intrusive talking watches, or fragile tactile watches,” according to Eone’s website. Eone has succeeded in providing “elegant, quality alternatives”.
Mr. Jones Watches
Mr. Jones Watches creates some of the most unusual and fun watches on the market today. They are fairly priced compared to luxury watch brands and the colorful designs are often limited edition runs made in collaboration with talented artists and designers. These playful, original designs are sure to make people smile and ask about the story behind the watch.
Xeric
These innovative watches are an ode to rare and vintage items from the ’60s and ’70s. Xeric offers some of the most unique timepieces around the world, adding incredible twists that push the boundaries of how we read and tell time. According to its website, Xeric has “launched 11 successful Kickstarter campaigns including the most funded timepiece in Kickstarter history.”
