Seiko's 'active matrix' E-Ink watch exemplifies awesome, might just be the future (video)

Seiko's been doing the whole E-Ink wristwatch thing for years now, but the vast majority of 'em could really only be viewed when looking directly down onto the so-called dial. The appropriately named "Future Now" EPD watch aims to change all that, with an "active matrix" E-Ink display that allows for the same 180 degrees of visibility that you've come to expect in the average LCD panel. The all-black watch made its debut at Basel World 2010, boasting a grand total of 80,000 pixels, each of which are capable of displaying four shades of grey. Seiko's also trumpeting the achievements in power reduction, though we aren't informed of exactly how long this thing can shuffle minutes away before needing a recharge. Either way, we couldn't be more anxious to see this gem hit store shelves -- hop on past the break for a quick look at exactly what we mean.

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[tahus Posted Apr 2nd 2010 8:41PM]

@PaulY
Got this one http://www.princetonwatches.com/images/watches/AP1010-00A.jpg
love it. Also the seiko was awesome and agree with what some people said here. Having a watch is classy. Grils got plenty jewelry we guys have watches be it the techy kind like seiko or oldschool looking ones.

[sygyzy Posted Apr 2nd 2010 1:51PM]

For all of you commenting, how many of you actually own/wear a watch instead of thinking it's cool to pull out your iPhone to check the time?

[Prestor John Posted Apr 2nd 2010 2:07PM]

@sygyzy

WTF are you talking about?

Time doesn't change, only the clocks.

[Concorde105 Posted Apr 3rd 2010 12:12AM]

@Prestor John WTF are YOU talking about? He never said time changed! Anyway...
@sygyzy I actually own and wear a watch. Much more convenient than pulling out my phone to check the time.

[maythetechbewithyou Posted Apr 2nd 2010 3:57PM]

I'd get one. I am without a watch due to this "smartphone" thing I carry about.

[superaj Posted Apr 2nd 2010 6:21PM]

I'd rather have one of these.

http://www.phosphorwatches.com/

They look way cooler than this seiko watch. I dig the awesome resolution of the seiko but it looks kind of bleh.

[fflow Posted Apr 2nd 2010 7:07PM]

I'm not...

1) 80
2) into jewelry
3) an ironic hipster

...so haven't worn a watch in 10 years.

[John5246 Posted Apr 2nd 2010 11:30PM]

Does it have facebook?

[Concorde105 Posted Apr 3rd 2010 12:10AM]

That's active matrix? Looks more like passive matrix to me.

Oh, wait... It's e-ink. No wonder.

[R E Posted Apr 3rd 2010 12:30AM]

Did any one else notice the ridiculous pixel density of a 80000 pixel 1" display. That means its probably 320*240 and would have a pixel density of 400 ppi. That's crazy sharp for a non projector or glasses based display.

[jwg720 Posted Apr 3rd 2010 1:12AM]

waterproof?
also I want the face to be thiner, I like the shape other wise.

[jwg720 Posted Apr 3rd 2010 1:14AM]

I want it to have Bluetooth and link to my phone, so i can read messages and and emails on it