TX6 - Next Generation LED Watch
Published by Budda January 26th, 2008 in Gadgets, Fashion, Watches.
In a follow up to a watch we covered over a year ago, LED-Watch.com have the latest in 70’s retro red LED powered timepieces for all.
The TX6 RED utilises the latest CMOS module complete with an original 70’s style LED display and is a great combination of authentic retro 1970’s style timepiece, and modern electronics.
The first LED digital watches were introduced in 1971 under the Pulsar brand, by 1973 they had taken the world by storm. After appearing in the James Bond Movie ‘Live and Let Die’ many more manufacturers have produced LED watches until they became as recognisable as the lava lamp, millions of LED watches were sold and then with the introduction of Seiko’s LCD watch in 1979, LED almost became extinct overnight, rarely to ever return since the 1970’s.
LED-Watch.com are cashing in on the retro boat with multiple watch designs - with this Gun Metal TX6 being a limited edition. The dark grey shiny finish looks understated and great on the arm - there’s no bling to attract attention, and the display is clear and simple. As with previous watches i continue to be annoyed about the need to press a button in order to find out the time. I understand this is to conserve battery power, and that’s why LCD is better for digital displays. I guess the button pressing is just in keeping with the 70’s feeling!
The electronics cover all the bare essentials for a watch, time - in 12 and 24 hour format, a separate seconds counter, and the date. Strangely there is no way to check the year via the button 1 cycle, yet the year is set when setting the date!
Available now from LED-Watch.com for £49.99 delivered.
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I was wondering where I could find these again! thanks for the great info.
Yes, these old watches are actually cool now!