Retrowerk's steampunk watch goes Victorian on your wallet

Watchismo's $1,098 Retrowerk-Steampunk watch is a little beyond my price range right now, but I mostly love it and shall commence the saving of pennies. From the Watchismo blog:

In the past, I've written about high end masterpieces like Vianney Halter's Antiqua (starting at $50,000 and up) and the artistic horology concept watches of Haruo Suekichi, but it was only a matter of time before affordable Jules Vernesque timepieces were made for those who want to actually own a high quality Steampunk wristwatch. Yes, the term has worn out its welcome but the look is timeless nevertheless -- and how can a riveted porthole watch not be cool?

The brand is Retrowerk of Germany and below, I photographed their off-the-wall collection wristwatches with elements of brass and steel pistons, portholes, rivets, compasses, revolving jump hour discs, screwcap crown covers, chains, automatic rotor mechanisms, and of course, many cogs and gears. The prices range from $429 to $1098 USD.

Retrowerk [Watchismo via Coolhunting]

[#1 posted by strider_mt2k, March 2, 2009 5:55 AM]

I'll wear it while I play Bioshock.

Speaking of which...

[#2 posted by Trent Hawkins, March 2, 2009 6:43 AM]

is it actually steam driven? Because for that price it better be.

[#3 posted by bohoe, March 5, 2009 2:55 AM]

I must say I prefer this one from Haruo Suekichi: http://www.blacktokyo.com/2008/09/27/haruo-suekichi-the-steampunk-watchmaker/

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