Atari & Watchmaker Nubeo Team Up To Release $500 Limited-Edition Asteroids Watch – Time Extension
GuestLogin | Sign UpTime ExtensionGuestUserLess than 700 watches are being madeAtari and the watchmaker Nubeo are releasing a new set of limited-edition watches based on the 1979 arcade game Asteroids (thanks Yankodesign).The watch features a unique multi-layered disc system design, with the spaceship in the center representing the second hand, while two UFOs indicate the hour and minutes.These elements are powered by Japanese automatic movement, with the graphics on the watch face being printed onto the timepiece with Swiss Super-LumiNova to give the watch a retro glow-in-the-dark effect.It is available with five different coloured bands to choose from (including Nebula Blue, Supernova Red, Nova Nightfall, Plasma Pumpkin, & Celestial Citrine) and is designed to be water-resistant (with a rating of 21 ATM).It comes in a special case designed to look like the Atari VCS and looks to be a stylish yet costly fashion statement for anyone wanting to wear their love of the classic Atari game on their wrist.You can order it now from the Atari website (US) or Nubeo’s online store (UK). The watch costs $499 / £491 and is expected to ship in early February.According to the Atari website, less than 700 in total are being produced.Alongside the homebrew titles Wormhole 2000 & SpideX”Our strategy will lead to even more success in the coming year””There was never really any animosity toward Atari in the larger cultural context”[source atari.com, via yankodesign.com] PrevNext About Jack YarwoodHailing from Manchester, Jack has a particular fondness for point-and-click adventure games. In the past, he’s written about lost games from studios like Sony Manchester, Genepool Software, and DMA Design, and has made a habit of debunking video game rumours. Comments 6They look nice but I dont want to re-learn how to tell the time FGSYeah it looks nice but how easy is it to actually tell time with it? The UFOs indicate minutes and hours, so I’m guessing the ship is seconds? The face is so busy you’ll have to stare at the watch to focus on the time or have to do a quick double-take to know gor sure what time it is.Seems easy to read looks like about 25:80 GM.I’d like one but I couldn’t justify anything above like $100 for a watch I don’t have nostalgia for, and just want the novelty of it.Looked at site. Yup sold out. Every color. As expected. Now comes scalpers reselling for 2k.Not sure why anyone would want this unless they’re a kid or something but they’re too expensive for that demographic, you could buy a new Apple Watch for cheaper. Show Comments Leave A CommentHold on there, you need to login to post a comment…Taki Udon’s FPGA PS1 Is Called SuperStation One, Pre-Orders Start At $149 This WeekUpdate: Transparent case design teasedRandom: Dreamcast’s Ad Campaign Finally Comes True In 2025 – The Console Really Is “Thinking””Your Sega Dreamcast can now become an AI-driven sentient being”Almost 20 Years After It Ended Production, A Brand-New PS1 Motherboard Is In DevelopmentKickstarter project could lead to a portable PS1Kingdom Hearts – Re:Fined Gets New Trailer, Showing Off Amazing Kingdom Hearts II PC Fixes”A New Beginning”Creator Of Tool That Resurrects Bricked Wii U Consoles Doesn’t Believe Nintendo Used “Faulty” Parts”There is no evidence to suggest this” Game ProfileTitle:AsteroidsSystem:ArcadeAlso Available For:2600, GBC, PS1, GBPublisher:AtariDeveloper:AtariRelease Date:ArcadeNews Taki Udon’s FPGA PS1 Is Called SuperStation One, Pre-Orders Start At $14…Random Dreamcast’s Ad Campaign Finally Comes True In 2025 – The Console Reall…News Almost 20 Years After It Ended Production, A Brand-New PS1 Motherboard I…News Kingdom Hearts – Re:Fined Gets New Trailer, Showing Off Amazing Kingdom …News Creator Of Tool That Resurrects Bricked Wii U Consoles Doesn’t Believe N…News $69 FPGA ‘Tang Console’ Can Double As A Retro Gaming HandheldNews “The Most Bafflingly Poor Products We Have Ever Reviewed” – Ma…News Sega’s Retro Channel ‘Sega Forever’ Appears To Be Rising From The DeadNews “Nobody Wants To Fund A New Racing Game” But Tokyo Xtreme Race…News Love The Genesis / Mega Drive? Then Check Out This Epic Eleven-And-A-Hal…Popular Right NowShow More Join 23,960 people following Time Extension:© 2025 Hookshot Media, partner of IGN Entertainment | Hosted by 44 Bytes | AdChoices | Do Not Sell My Personal Information
