Showing posts with label Hi Tek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hi Tek. Show all posts

Saturday, 28 September 2013

Hi Tek Alexander - Spinning Robot Watch

Today's watch is one of the big metal watches from my collection.

It is my second watch from the Hi Tek watches range. The watches are also referred to as Hi Tek Alexander as the brand was started by the designer Alexander Tasou in the 1980s. The watches in the line are all aimed at men and women who want something edgy and futuristic. I don't know when this was released - there was a break between 2002 and 2007, but I don't know if this was before or after.

The watch has a very cyberpunk design. The solid metal strap is covered in small rivet designs, and the head is an unusual design with a deep set glass surrounded by metal 'teeth'  at the hour markers. It is a "3" hand dial which is two hands, and a rotating robot which looks like it is dancing.

Sunday, 11 November 2012

Hi Tek Alexander Rotating Dual Pyramid watch

If I accidentally hit someone with today's watch, I think it would hurt quite a bit.
The watch is by Hi Tek Alexander and is a very cyberpunk take on a dual dial watch.
The company is called Hi Tek Designs was started in the 1980s by designer Alexander Tasou. His aim was to produce designs for men and women which looked futuristic, made a statement, and were edgy and stand out. His designs are generally surreal and that goes for the watches as well as the other accessories the brand produces. I think I got this watch before 2006, so it is one of the early phase designs (as Alexander took a break between 2002 and 2007 due to a serious injury).
This watch has two triangular dials each with a pyramid shaped glass cover. They are mounted on a diamond shaped head which can also rotate so the watch can be worn either parallel or perpendicular to your wrist. The top dial is a two hand dial, while the bottom one is a 3-hand dial. Both are operated by their own quartz movement with a 377/AG4 battery.
The watch back has the brand name and logo along with the serial number.