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.

[DistantHere Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:44PM]

Just the thing for the girlfriend.

[Juggernaut408 Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:46PM]

@DistantHere If she's a SHE-MAN then YES.

[d0mth0ma5 Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:47PM]

@Juggernaut408 Or She-Hulk

[DrTrent Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:51PM]

@DistantHere at least it will protect her delicate she-man wrists from he-man bullets

[tikigawd Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:00PM]

@DistantHere

"Just the thing for the girlfriend" to give ME!

[Bahumbug Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:28PM]

@ok Android looks so ugly its fun

Its not, I'm pretty sure this thing will crumble like an old cookie when nailed with a proper caliber.

[One Love Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:33PM]

@DistantHere : China! We need you on this right now! :)

[Samurai Jack Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:08PM]

@ok Android looks so ugly its fun So that you can buy two of them and pretend to be Wonder Woman.

[Bublik25 Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:14PM]

@One Love so true

[mrjspeed Posted Jul 30th 2010 7:27PM]

@tikigawd so the bullet will bounce off the watch and hit you in the eye

[nullifie Posted Jul 31st 2010 12:00AM]

@DistantHere The tick tock sound would quickly get rid of her. Good idea.

[zeroxp Posted Jul 31st 2010 9:37AM]

@ok Android looks so ugly its fun

You never know. Well, maybe bulletproof pocketwatch is more protective.

And it is really cool.

[Kurian Posted Jul 31st 2010 1:15PM]

@DistantHere
SHE-THING! She-Thing not She-Hulk. Watch Justice Friends again.

[Scrtcwlvl Posted Jul 31st 2010 6:12PM]

@Kurian Or perhaps it is... She-Hulk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She-Hulk

[Quetzalcoatl Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:45PM]

nice but not for 15k

[sharms Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:51PM]

@Quetzalcoatl

The geek inside me would sport this watch in a heartbeat. Alas the "depth of my pockets" is too shallow!

[tobsmonster2 Posted Jul 30th 2010 6:13PM]

@Quetzalcoatl
I'd hate to live in a world where I couldn't buy a belt driven watch for roughly the same price as a golf.

[DrNDGo Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:46PM]

That is very cool.

[Landon Donovan Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:46PM]

This is really cool...

[Firehazel Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:47PM]

If only these pants had pockets to hold money... :(

[mboudreau Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:47PM]

Love the engineering behind it. Wish I could have one, but come on, 15k? that's bull. Bring it down to a few hundreds and I'll get it.

[d0mth0ma5 Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:48PM]

Nice, where can I pick up at KIRF? I'm looking at you China!

[broli Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:48PM]

For 15k someone would cut your hand off to snatch that.

[RioRyan Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:49PM]

Time for the $40 knockoffs to show up on ebay so everyone can have one!

[JStar Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:51PM]

WOWZERS!!!

[Juggernaut408 Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:52PM]

@JStar GoGo Gadget !!

[Squalor Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:53PM]

After I paint it gold, my Wonder Woman outfit will be nearly complete.

[jamo23 Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:55PM]

Stunning. It would go well with my belt driven fan. I hope my annual bonus covers this one. Seriously thought, a glorious piece

[DoomLight Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:57PM]

that thing looks confusing.

[sharms Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:53PM]

@DoomLight

Are you sure you are on the right blog man??

[toyotast165 Posted Jul 30th 2010 7:46PM]

@DoomLight
I agree, e85 compliant?

[marc3l Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:57PM]

WOW! Just love it!

[jasondensmore Posted Jul 30th 2010 3:58PM]

WOW! That is so affordable!

[md5sum Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:00PM]

So, it's been proven to tell time... but has it been proven to be bulletproof???

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

@md5sum
ah, but will it blend?

[Enduro Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:01PM]

The only things I don't like about it are the price and the music in the video. I'd get a more consumer friendly version at around 100 bucks.

[woooo Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:03PM]

Wow could have used this last time I got shot in the wrist.

[NoNameJim Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:05PM]

How do you change the battery?

Just wondering, because those "thick" treads appear to a wee bit more of a battery killer than conventional watch gears. is it self-winding, perhaps? (i'd be really impressed if it were)

[NoNameJim Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:13PM]

@NoNameJim found the answer to my question at the source blog:

"Despite the fact that it has plenty of moving parts, this isn't a mechanical watch in the traditional sense. It uses a micro-controller board, rechargeable battery, and small motors to power the movement, as opposed to being a purely mechanical machine that is spring powered."

They claim the battery can go two weeks between charges. Though the apparent ruggedness of the watch would make it appear ideal for outdoorsman, I think the requirement to plug it in every two weeks pretty much eliminates it from consideration for die hard survivalists (and soldiers, wilderness researchers, third world aid workers, etc). A shame IMO. Looks like they just created the watch version of a Hummer... (in all senses)

[FermentedDischarge Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:24PM]

@NoNameJim You didn't read the source page, did you? It comes with its own wireless powering station. Think of it as the charger for the Palm Pre, you set it on a little stand and let it do its thing. The battery lasts for two weeks but pushing and holding the crown for a few seconds shuts off the watch, while it continues to still keep track of time internally.

[NoNameJim Posted Jul 30th 2010 6:00PM]

@FermentedDischarge Not sure if you wrote your reply before or after my own went up, but yeah I did read the source blog. Even with the power-saving option, the fact that it's gotta be recharged with at least some regularity, kinda kills it's practical usage in the most rigorous settings it's designed for. (even a fancy induction charger still has to be plugged into something)

Interesting design, but like the Hummer, if you ever see someone actually wearing this thing, chances are they've never actually even been camping :)

[ruby Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:06PM]

It's ugly.. and for 15k I could have a much nicer watch or two than this..

[daytripper Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:53PM]

@ruby
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/speedmaster/professional/35705000
You'll have plenty left over to spend on booze.

[SpaceKyd Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:14PM]

I almost HAVE to get this, since my name is Devon. HAHAH!

[DaHarder Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:19PM]

One of my customized Miatas (N/A) has the entire interior/dash package from Devon Works, and it's simply stunning.

These guys are truly masters at their craft!

[Brystr0 Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:19PM]

Cool, but for 15k, I would expect an AM/PM indicator.

[azs Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:39PM]

@Brystr0 It doesn't have the date either.

[Einlander Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:22PM]

My name is Bond...

[Alv Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:22PM]

oh my holy moly, that's the kind of watch I'd get if i had the money, but i don't, totally worth the 15k and If i would win the lottery i might get it

[Sepirioth Posted Jul 30th 2010 5:02PM]

ill wait for the KIRF version but SO want one