Name: LunaTik Milti-Touch Watch Band
Price: $69.95
Rating: Strong Recommend*
With the introduction of the latest iPod Nano, a whole new door opened for the accessories devoted to this minuscule touch screen device. So small, yet, packing many great features. It's like a shuffle with a color screen! One company that saw an opportunity was LunaTik.
Scott Wilson, founder of Minimal and former Global Creative Director for Nike Watches had an idea that no manufacturer wanted to make, So he put the project on Kickstarter.com for fundraising... and the response, was overwhelming. They needed $15,000 in 30 days; and ended with $1 Million, instantly validating his design globally. This is what we think of the Lunatik iPod Watch Band we received few days ago.
The Lunatik simply transforms the iPod Nano into a watch that you can wear. We love that they pick quality material, premium bands and excellent craftsmanship in construction. It matches Apple's philosophy 100%.
The materials and the finish for the "production ready" sample we've got, is beyond what you would expect from that price point. The frame, holding the iPod, is Forged from Aerospace Grade Aluminum and then CNC machined into its final shape. The corners are well defined and radioused, the finish is even on all the parts and they all mesh perfectly when assembling them. The straps are made of high grade silicone (think Nixon watches), that has a velvety feel and are thick enough to keep the iPod in place and well secured. All the hardware for the straps are made of solid stainless steel, so there's no fear of discoloration, allergic reactions with the skin or breakage.
The box comes with everything you need to get you started. Instructions via pictures are easy to follow; and even inludes the two Allen keys necessary for the straps screws. Talking about the screws, the easy way to fasten the screws for the strap, could've done via one long screw that goes from one lug to the other via a threaded hole at one end. Instead, they chose the path of making a tiny allen screw that goes inside the long screw, not only creating a more secure way of fastening the straps to the case but also, making it visually appealing with two screws on each side of the case. Fantastic!
Technical Specs:
Case Material
• Forged Aerospace Grade Aluminum
• CNC Machined shapes
• Hard Coat Anodized Finish
Strap Material
• High Quality Silicone
• Stainless Steel Buckle and Fastener
• Stainless Steel Allen Screws (2 for each side)
*Our Ratings:
Strong Recommend
Recommend
Weak Recommend
Don't Recommend
(Images by Joel Pirela)
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Does anyone know what is the autonomy of the ipod using only the watch ?
Very nice Big Pilot.
I got one of these and bought one for my brother for his birthday. I can second the thumbs up. Phenomenally well designed, impeccably crafted and really pleasurable to wear. I use it with Nike+ when I run and it connects perfectly.
The big pilot is 46.5 mm for reference in size...
Does anyone else get the Tik in a Box reference? That's too funny!
How pissed do you get now when someone compliments you on the Shuffle watch one day and don't notice the what $10K IWC the next
One thing for sure: people that are not watch enthusiasts, don't notice hi-end watches but they immediately see the black NIXON watch!
I received both the LunaTik and TikTok. While initially after the higher model (LunaTik) I have to say, I'm more more impressed with the TikTok. The clunky bezel case, imho, takes too much away from the razor sharp lines of the watch.
I wear mine every now and again. Two things that prevent me from giving it a 5 star review, one pertains the the watch. First, the clock face needs to be activated by user by pressing the power/sleep button. Nice that it conserves batteries, but when I want to glance at the time quickly, I don't want to have to wait for the screen to display and also use my other hand to prompt it. Secondly the smell. The rubber is noticeable and it seems to be commented on the moment someone says, "THIS THING IS AWESOME". Like I said, two less than serious issues, but observations nonetheless.