Accessories

First we had touchscreen computers, then we had touchscreen phones…then we had touchscreens computers again (only this time they were improved and new, hurrah!) and now? Now we have touchscreen watches. Yes, watches.

Now not only can you tell what time it is, you can TOUCH it. Sort of.

Touchscreen watches are far more superior than normal watches. Rather than just boring you with the date and time (which you can get on your awesome touchscreen phone anyway) these bad boys are packed with extras.

Here are the top three touchscreen watches on the market right now. Be warned though, the prices are a bit steep but for arm candy that looks this good, can you really blame them?

Swatch Touch:
Swatch are a brand that are synonymous with funky designs and crazy watch straps. If you had a sister, chances are that at one point in time she sported a bright pink jelly-strap watch from this brand. But don’t let that put you off, because Swatch’s new range Touch is sleek, adult and cool.

This black model is perfect for work and fun. The entire thing is touchscreen and very easy to programme. You simply touch, slide and go. Think iPhone and you’re sorted. Special features of this include alarm, the ability to time your runs/workouts and even how much alcohol you consume so you can avoid a nasty hangover if you have to get up early the next day.

The new genius of watches? Probably. It’ll cost you around €120, but will pay you back in cool points for years to come. Available at www.swatch.com.

Kisai On Air Touchscreen:
If sleek design is what you’re after, then touchscreens don’t get much sleekier than the Kisai On Air Touchscreen. This watch simplifies everything about digital watches. It’s not complicated.

For example, to set an alarm all you have to do is swipe the screen, press it for three seconds then select the time you want. Simples. The display is unique in that there’s no actual numbers around the face of the watch, just one single hand that’s used to represent the hours and minutes. Basically if the single had reads 10 and it’s on the 5pm mark, then the time is 5:10pm. The date is displayed alongside the time.

Everything about this watch screams minimalism. Perfect if you like understated cool for your wrist bling. It’s €147.41 and available from www.tokyoflash.com.

I’m Watch:
Are you glued to your iPhone or your Android? Do you cry a little bit every time you have to put it down? Fear not, we’ve got you covered.

The I’m Watch is designed for people who love their phones so much, they want to take them EVERYWHERE. Even to the gym. Well, with the I’m Watch you don’t have to worry about your phone getting stolen. I’m Watch uses Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone and display all your messages, apps and music so you can leave your phone at home, yet still have access to the most important bits. This is what God would wear if he had a touchscreen watch.

Aside from being able to update your Facebook status on your wrist, you can also look at pictures, read news headlines and listen to music. Hands down this is the greatest watch ever invented. Unfortunately its price reflects that statement. Prices start at €249 and if you want to treat yourself, you can buy it at www.imshop.it