Devon Works Tread 1 belt-driven, bulletproof wristwatch tested, proven to actually tell time (video)

The last time we saw the Devon Works Tread 1 wristwatch it existed only in digital form, rendered and swirling about with respect neither mass nor volume. Now it has come to reside in the physical plane, and aBlogtoRead has managed to get one of its belt-driven manifestations to test out. Naturally it's a little less pristine looking than the computer-generated version and, pictured next to a fleshy hand, we can now see just how big the thing is -- its crown actually large enough to wear on your head. For $15k you at least know you're getting your money's worth when it comes to raw materials, but whether you agree that this is a "novel timepiece that will make a satisfying addition to any collector's treasure trove" depends on your sense of taste, depth of pockets, and desire to make your forearms look meek and feeble.

[fourblades Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:10PM]

Well it's a bargain compare to MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt!

[edtate480 Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:18PM]

What's the use having a bulletproof watch if your hand gets destroyed instead of the watch?

[Chris Ziegler Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:29PM]

I must have this.

[piam101 Posted Jul 30th 2010 8:01PM]

@Chris Ziegler You and me both.
*Starts collecting 1.5 million pennies*

[Dannyp32 Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:30PM]

Man I wanted to see it get shot

[EnjoyingLife Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:36PM]

Too bad it's a Quartz... LOL

[Kurt Posted Jul 30th 2010 8:10PM]

@EnjoyingLife Then you might want to check this out ---> http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/concept-watches/monaco-v4/index.lbl

[EnjoyingLife Posted Jul 30th 2010 8:20PM]

@Kurt I knew about that watch since they announced it. Was about to post it but was distracted from work.

[Ksult1 Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:37PM]

I can imagine that this was so frustrating to put together that he just threw out an insanely high number for the price in jest. It's pretty awesome, though.

[Cg006 Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:40PM]

That is one BEEFY watch.

[neuropulse Posted Jul 30th 2010 6:15PM]

"its crown actually large enough to wear on your head."

What does that mean? Why can't you wear other watches on your head? What part is the crown? Does he mean the wrist band would fit around your head?

[Lakingscrzy Posted Jul 30th 2010 10:29PM]

@neuropulse magnets.......man

[shakeoctane Posted Jul 30th 2010 6:45PM]

So does this mean Wonder Woman can finally upgrade?

[AtlantaBoiPalmPrePS3 Posted Jul 30th 2010 8:00PM]

Damn I Want That!!
Price Tag!

[pile Posted Jul 30th 2010 8:31PM]

i dont wear watches, but i would wear that one

[MrAffrox Posted Jul 30th 2010 9:30PM]

i was thinking the exact same thing! China, copy this now.

[StemSell Posted Jul 30th 2010 10:05PM]

'Belt driven'--just like Hunter S. Thompson and Dean Martin!

[rtms77 Posted Jul 30th 2010 10:42PM]

Ahh yes because the first thing you want to do when you've just been riddled with bullets is to note the time it happened for the report you have to send in eventually. That is if you live. Here's hoping it came with a bullet proof vest.

[stuffman Posted Jul 30th 2010 11:04PM]

Wow, $15k is a lot for an electronic watch.

Though if this were purely mechanical, it'd be a bargain.

[Ravenwoods Posted Jul 30th 2010 11:30PM]

Toooooo muuuccch AWESOME!!!!

[Simplyknock Posted Jul 31st 2010 1:35AM]

The guy who designed the watch has some awesome concepts. check him out, http://www.wilburco.com/

[iKocher Posted Jul 31st 2010 8:36AM]

That watch is baller. Also, can i get the sound track?

[Randomher0 Posted Jul 31st 2010 10:57AM]

That thing is awesome, but not 15K$ awesome :O 1-1,5$ then I'd actually consider it!

[mayhem121 Posted Aug 2nd 2010 4:02AM]

SUPOIB!