honestly looking into it this looks sick as hell
Innovation
Submitted 18 hours ago by QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works to [deleted]
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QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 18 hours ago
dan69@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
At this point just extend it down to ur wrist and call it a carpal tunnel wrist watch.
RedEyeFlightControl@lemmy.world 18 hours ago
While I’m not a fan of the leather implementation, I have to both agree that it’s a placement improvement in terms of ergonomics, and it does look pretty cool. I think it might wear out faster, being exposed to the gripping area of your palm, though. I’d expect it to be difficult to wash your hands or handle dirty/sharp items.
SGforce@lemmy.ca 18 hours ago
I would immediately smash it on a door frame
TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
I have to both agree that it’s a placement improvement in terms of ergonomics
This has to be trolling. Like, no, it’s not, unless you prioritize the watch and functionally nothing else in your day-to-day life. (This is even just accounting for ergonomics, e.g. assuming this is achiral and can be transferred easily to the right hand – not how conspicuously stupid it looks.)
- Putting it on is more complicated because you have to slide it over your thumb and do a tiny little strap and then an even tinier strap.
- Want to hold hands with a partner? I’m sure this’ll spice things up.
- What about that entire region of your palm? Who needs that all sensation when you have can a bunch of useless leather anyway?
- Walking forward in a normal posture? Have fun near-inevitably smacking the shit out of your $300 smartwatch if you aren’t paying attention.
- Hot, sweaty day? Good thing there’s way more surface area covered by your clammy, leather watch.
- This genuinely looks like you’ll feel the edge of the leather hit your arm whenever you move your hand in certain ways. More importantly, you’ll feel the leather whenever you have your fingers curled in or hands together, and you’ll likely to feel skin too, so it’ll just feel weird because of the inconsistency.
- The ergonomics of charging this thing are surely more awkward than just a straight strap. And it’s even screwed in, so you can’t claim you easily pop the watch out and charge like that.
- Want to hide your $300 watch under a long sleeve? Too bad, fuckass.
- Choosing to switch it to upside-down? Too bad, fuckass; it’s in this one position you absolutely cannot adjust even a little.
Glancing to look at your watch is not that onerous even when done relatively frequently. Literally what could your day-to-day life possibly be that this is more ergonomical?
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 5 hours ago
I think it would screw with the mobility of your thumb. That thing would be shifting all around if you used your hand.
jumponboard@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
I dont like it simply because it’s always visible. At the wirst, I can choose when (not) to look at it.
backalleycoyote@lemmy.today 8 hours ago
altphoto@lemmy.today 15 hours ago
Actually, no, it looks stupid and is stupid. Hands carry all sorts of dirty bacteria. Those watches won’t last. Maybe that’s what they want though.
starchylemming@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
bold of you to assume that someone who gers this has sex
GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 18 hours ago
Looks kinda neat, but also has big LOOK AT ME vibes. Not to mention the issues the other commenter mentioned regarding wear and hygiene.
I could see it being useful for larger devices a user has to interact with constantly to free up and reduce strain on the hand though.
rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 18 hours ago
It’s the “driver” orientation and there are even watches made with “12 at 2” to implement it.
It was for race car drivers back at the turn of the last century. It just makes you look like a dork now.
restingOface@quokk.au 18 hours ago
Wearing a watch at all makes you look like a dork anyway
hOrni@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Looks uncomfortable. I wouldn’t want to wear a glove all the time.
capt_wolf@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
I whack my hands on shit daily, that would become expensive pretty quick.
slaacaa@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
mech@feddit.org 16 hours ago
ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
That’s a WATCH!
mech@feddit.org 15 hours ago
altphoto@lemmy.today 15 hours ago
What kind of coocoo does that thing have every your?
mech@feddit.org 11 hours ago
ritsku@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
Washing your watch has never been easier
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 6 hours ago
Idk it’s been decades since i wore a watch, if you have a phone there’s no point
orenj@leminal.space 2 hours ago
Its functional jewelry, kinda neat
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 2 hours ago
Well yeah i guess i think jewelry is dumb wcyd
Bahnd@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
Watches have always been a status symbol after their primary function of telling time.
You keep your phone in your pocket, but a watch is there for all to see, is it an expensive Rolex? A cheap Casio? A fruit watch, connected to a fruit phone? Or something that looks like that device from the begining of Spy Kids 2 that I still want 20+ years later.
Function then fashion, and its always kept up with the tech of the time, all they way back to the chronometer.
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 2 hours ago
Watches have always been a status symbol
Sure but we have phones now. Doesn’t matter what your status is, you dont need a watch. It used to be a status symbol as being a person who needed to keep track of the time because you were busy. But nowadays that’s nonsense.
ch00f@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
Didn’t the spy kids Watch not tell time?
lightnsfw@reddthat.com 5 hours ago
It’s easier to casually check what time it is on watch. Especially in a scenario where it’s kind of rude to do so or your hands are full. Also having a timer ready to go, where with a phone there’s several steps to get to one. You can do all these things with a phone but there’s no real “cost” to wearing a watch and I miss it when I’m not wearing mine. Mines also automatic so I don’t have to worry about it running out of juice like I do with my phone.
Jax@sh.itjust.works 6 hours ago
A lot of techbros are convinced having a watch on makes people take you more seriously.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
there’s a big ol’ it depends. my wife (a teacher) has her smart watch run her daily timers to keep her class on schedule. and that way she doesn’t have to pull out her phone and then her class doesn’t yell “mrs ymca no phones at school” every time, because you remember being a student. i know a lot of nurses who wear smart watches for other but similar reasons. the convenience of being able to receive (and maybe send? i don’t know, i don’t really wear watches.) texts and alerts from your phone can be rather useful in some fields.
pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 hours ago
I don’t like carrying my phone on me and I do a lot of activities where I don’t pull out my phone all the time. I can’t just take a phone out as I am up on the rock wall to see how long I’m taking
Bluescluestoothpaste@sh.itjust.works 5 hours ago
Well fair enough, idk about having a wristwatch on while rock climbing but if it works it works
wunami@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
Some smartwatch can have their own SIM and can be the phone.
Like you could go out on a run or errand without bringing your phone (or even a wallet if you’ve setup a digital wallet on your watch).
thedeadwalking4242@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
I actually really like this, and it won’t slide down your wrist or hug it too tight either
chris@lemmy.grey.fail 18 hours ago
Hard disagree. This is awful.
Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 14 hours ago
I don’t know, I’ve always wanted to place my watch in a spot that inhibits my ability to grab things. Innovation! 1!!
DarkSpectrum@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
until it hits your hip/pants/pockets/handbag with every step
hOrni@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
A perfect solution to a non existing problem.
meme_historian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 hours ago
Just what I need in my life! MORE easily accessible screens to help fuck up my brain chemistry
Zink@programming.dev 7 hours ago
Yeeep, this right here.
I’m a nerd and software engineer, sitting in front of 4 screens right now. I own a smart watch which I wore 23 hours a day for years on end.
I stopped wearing it several months ago and I literally do not know where it is right now. I assume it’s in my house somewhere. 🤷♂️
The greedy shits that run the tech world have taken it too far. The switch flipped in my brain and I just do no care about tech “products” any more. If it connects to the internet or has a screen then it’s almost guaranteed to be designed in a way that goes against my best interests.
otter@lemmy.ca 18 hours ago
Why not wear it on the inside of your wrist?
Its easier and more discreet to check, you don’t need a complicated new setup, and you won’t have any issues working with your hands.
I know some people do this already, and flip it around depending on the setting. Inner wrist when walking around, and regular placement when working at a desk.
Unless I’m getting whooshed here
DoubleDongle@lemmy.world 18 hours ago
It’s in lenmyshitpost. I would assume OP knows it’s bad.
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
ITT: Every commentor forgets where they are.
daannii@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
Rotate wrist watch ?
No. Too complicated.
Mardukas@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Has anyone ever developed wrist problems as a result of looking at their watch? If not, what problem does this actually solve?
Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 16 hours ago
I doubt it, but personally i did find it to be a really uncomfortable position for a watch and required odd twisting of the arm to see the face of the watch and i constantly hit it on every single surface.
I fixed it by wearing the watch on the inner side of my wrist. Much more comfortable and convenient to check the time.
mr_anny@sopuli.xyz 15 hours ago
Show it to me with gloves on.
ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
I just wish you could orient the watch so you can put the face on the inside of the wrist
Zwiebel@feddit.org 13 hours ago
Yeah if only that was possible
over_clox@lemmy.world 18 hours ago
First time I’ve ever seen such a design, but I approve. Until it gets in the way of masturbation…
Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 14 hours ago
It’ll just get in the way of everything you do, including that. A small price to pay for not needing to bend your wrist slightly to view the time!
some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Oh no, it definitely enhances the experience ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
SpicyLizards@reddthat.com 18 hours ago
I just staple it to my face
nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 18 hours ago
I want a big gauntlet with a largw screen and more processing power on my arm instead.
just2look@lemmy.zip 18 hours ago
So like a Pip-Boy?
nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 18 hours ago
Yes, but not something that bulky.
pennomi@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Would be great if it were a super tiny watch, like a waterproof electronic sticker. Completely intrusive as a chonky smartwatch.
imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 hours ago
If you use your hand just to check time - useful.
For everything else, terrible idea. String will catch up on everything and will etch itself in flesh between your thumb and pointing finger. Holding anything with your palm closed would become annoying as hell.
valar@lemmy.ca 17 hours ago
Why would you want a strap around your thumb? Terrible
Kowowow@lemmy.ca 18 hours ago
I could see it being better for biking directions
poseur@lemmy.ca 18 hours ago
wash your hands kevin
Fontasia@feddit.nl 12 hours ago
Have a look how Koreans wear watches and suddenly the first first Galaxy gear makes sense
Kolanaki@pawb.social 13 hours ago
Does the person in the drawing have limited mobility in their arm so they can’t just turn their wrist towards their face?
QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works 18 hours ago
BETTER IDEA, LEFT AND RIGHT INDICATORS
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monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
But your hands already have an indicator. Your left hand makes an L.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
just for arguments sake let’s pretend i got no thumbs on my left hand. what then
Alberat@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
holy shit thanks
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
I legitimately used to know a woman who would benefit from wearing this.
edinbruh@feddit.it 14 hours ago
My sister would.
She’s a surgeon btw
faintwhenfree@lemmus.org 15 hours ago
Me that was me.
Allero@lemmy.today 13 hours ago
When did you get to know my girlfriend?
WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 14 hours ago
In knew someone who would wear rings on the right hand for that reason
Syndication@lemmy.today 18 hours ago
Happy 420 lol
ollie@pawb.social 6 hours ago
thank you SO MUCH for the visual this is great 😭
_druid@sh.itjust.works 7 hours ago
I knew a girl with “YL” shittily tattoo’d on her left hand, stood for “Your Left”.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
i want to get a “no, your other left” tattoo on my wife’s right hand
wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
Simpsons did it first