MECEXP MS1001-Ti Watch
The hour and minute "hands" on independent watch brand MECEXP's new MS1001-Ti watch don't follow the traditional clockwise circle route. Instead, they move up and down like parallel elevators, tracking time like they would floors. Made from titanium with a larger dial than its predecessor, the MS1001, this new iteration surprisingly weighs less — 86 vs 100g — while retaining its corrosion- and water-resistant properties. Inside, a CNC motor drive, which calibrates time digitally, replaces the mechanical watch spring, subverting the need to be wound. It derives its power from an embedded lithium battery, which boasts a roughly 31-day power supply on a full charge, even when worn 24/7. That same lithium battery powers the LED light stored beneath the dial, which helps you read the time through the sapphire crystal even when it's dark out. An easy-access type-C charging port on the caseback lets you quickly recharge the watch when not in use.
