Watch Wearing Wednesday: Ed Hardy Stylized Mechanism Dial Design Quartz Watch

In the world of watches, skeleton watches are held in high regard because they expose the inner workings of a mechanical watch so that the wearer can enjoy watching the watch work. But, what if you wanted to see the gleam and shine of the machine with a quartz watch package?  This Ed Hardy watch is a traditional quartz watch with a dial that renders watch-like mechanisms in relief on the surface of the dial.  It's art instead of engineering.

An Ed Hardy Artistic Mechanism Design Watch

This watch really brings the bling to the wrist. It may not be a rugged, outdoorsmans, watch, but you can certainly signal a rescue helicopter to come your way.

This Ed Hardy Watch can reflect some light!

When you look more closely at the dial, you can see features like subdials and a date ring rendered in chrome relief. The photo below shows more of the details.  It's fanciful and fun.

The Ed Hardy Chrome Art Mechanism

Artistic designs in the form of Ed Hardy tattoo art and interesting dials like this are what make the Ed Hardy brand unique. I could see a watch like this appealing to artists, tattoo collectors, and motorcycle enthusiasts. I really hope to see more interesting art like this on Ed Hardy dials in the future.

Affordable Alternatives to the Richard Mill RM 72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph Wristwatch

If you've been in the market for an amazing watch like the Richard Mille RM72-01 Lifestyle In-House Chronograph in Black Ceramic, but you've found yourself $377,475 short of the used asking price.  Despair no more!  I've found a solution.

But, first, let's take a look at this very exclusive watch that was listed on wristaficonado.com.  It has Richard Mille's first in-house chronograph movement with a flyback feature.  The case is of rose gold and ceramic.  It's an awesome watch from one of the world's most elite makers of watches.  But, let's face it:  this watch is completely out of a middle class price range.

Photo from Sale Listing on - wristaficionado.com

As an alternative, you can get a watch with a similar form factor, designer art work, and a much lower price point.  It's an Ed Hardy watch that brings the famed tattoo artist's artistic flair to a quartz watch with a stylized rendition of mechanical watch's mechanisms on the dial.

An Ed Hardy Quartz Watch

My wife lucked into this watch when she was shopping at Ross and it was only $25.  You can find a similar Ed Hardy Singles Watch on Amazon at a low price point.  Make no mistake:  this is not a mechanical watch.  This is an art work on the dial.  But, it will save you over $377,000.  That can make a real difference in retirement.

The Price Tag at Ross