Hacker News with Generative AI: Watches

Taking a $15 Casio F91W 5km underwater (watchesofespionage.com)
While the stories we tell typically explore the world of intelligence in the terrestrial sense, espionage and the deep sea have been closely linked for decades.
Watches, Underwater Exploration, Espionage
359 points by nnnnico 62 days ago | 95 comments
Lunase moon phase watch mechanism (genuineideas.com)
Before there were clocks there were the heavens. The sun to mark the day and the moon to light the night- their shadows counting down the hours. Overhead, celestial bodies arced across the sky, charting a map to the seasons and subtly precessing across the centuries.
Watches, Timekeeping, Astronomy, History
70 points by huhtenberg 78 days ago | 18 comments
Wrist watch modelled on Apollo DSKY computer (apollo-instruments.com)
Introducing the highly coveted Apollo Instruments DSKY Moonwatch, a four-year endeavour that captures the essence of adventure and the spirit of space exploration. With its authentic design and immersive functionality, this watch is a must-have for any avid collector or space enthusiast.
Watches, Space Exploration, Design
21 points by l3x 82 days ago | 1 comments
Apollo Landing Keypad Shrunken into Coolest Calculator Watch (gizmodo.com)
A British startup managed to shrink the Apollo Guidance Computer down to the size of an Apple Watch.
Space Exploration, Technology, Watches, Gadgets
11 points by CharlesW 82 days ago | 2 comments
Casio to Release Ring Watch (hypebeast.com)
As Casio’s 50th-anniversary celebrations continue, the brand has unveiled the CRW-001-1JR Ring Watch. Boasting a silhouette that appears to be a miniaturized rendition of G-SHOCK’s full-metal B2100 and B5000 series, the Ring Watch takes the concept of timekeeping at your fingertips to another level.
Watches, Fashion, Technology, New Releases
31 points by moneil971 135 days ago | 8 comments
Casio has released a ring in the form of its iconic watch (theverge.com)
Not to be outdone by its longtime rival, Casio has announced its own digital ring watch that brings more functionality than Timex’s wearable that debuted last month.
Wearable Technology, Gadgets, Watches, Consumer Electronics, Technology
190 points by prvt 137 days ago | 83 comments
An Earnest Exploration of Hublot, the Most Polarizing Watch Brand (2023) (hodinkee.com)
Ever since I first clasped myself into a pink Tutti Frutti, a watch I did not initially want to wear but then never wanted to take off, I have been fascinated by Hublot.
Watches, Fashion, Luxury Brands
22 points by NaOH 180 days ago | 2 comments
Joeycastillo/Sensor-Watch (github.com/joeycastillo)
The Sensor Watch is a board replacement for the classic Casio F-91W wristwatch.
Hardware, Open Source, DIY, Electronics, Watches
13 points by bookofjoe 186 days ago | 0 comments
An introduction to the remontoire (watchaffinity.co.uk)
Watches, Mechanisms, Timekeeping
28 points by akbarnama 225 days ago | 3 comments
A Backstage Pass to the Production of the MoonSwatch and Scuba Fifty Fathoms (hodinkee.com)
Watches, Manufacturing, Luxury Goods, Design
16 points by wallflower 235 days ago | 17 comments
How the Soviets revolutionized wristwatches (2016) (collectorsweekly.com)
History, USSR, Watches, Design
127 points by goles 323 days ago | 79 comments
Calendar types in watches (arslan.io)
Watches, Calendar, Timekeeping
179 points by farslan 338 days ago | 72 comments