A self-proclaimed “experimental art project,” the Solid State Watch takes the movement out of the ever-reliable Casio F-91W and traps it in a transparent resin case. The bubble prevents the wearer from adjusting the time or using the watch’s alarm or LED functionality. It tells the time. That’s it.
Unimatic, an Italian watchmaker that focuses on spartan minimalist design, was a favorite among respondents. “Amazing looking dive watch that is also a chronograph,” Cheng said. “So…

