SOBRAL’s Zen Watch

I used to wear a watch on my left wrist for years. Once I got a cell phone that was a thing of the past. I was always pulling out my cell phone instead of just looking at my wrist. After awhile I no longer wore a watch and my wrist started to feel very lonely. It would moan, groan, and make strange popping noises in sorrow for not having something adorning it. So, my wrist and I were very pleased when found out about SOBRAL’s Zen Watch.

The Zen watch is the first wristwatch that does not tell time. Instead, the Zen watch is a reflection on the modern-world production of needless things and how they affect our planet. The Zen watch is a modern interpretation of a traditional status symbol. A fashion statement that conveys a Zen-like energy, the Zen watch is part of SOBRAL’s eco-friendly “Flash Gordon” collection, crafted entirely from recycled computer circuit-boards. The Zen watch brings social responsibility and awareness to an antiquated object, updating the concept of a wristwatch for the 21st century.

Brazilian designer Carlos Sobral has been creating statement-making jewelry and home accessories in vibrant resin since 1970 and recently opened his first flagship SOBRAL store stateside in NYC’S Soho. World renowned for his signature eye catching resin necklaces, bracelets and earrings, SOBRAL’s jewelry calls to mind the “Art Deco” and “Pop Art” artistic movements, which are two of his appropriately named collections. Each SOBRAL piece is lovingly crafted by hand and made of a unique, light weight resin that yields an exquisite finish. As a “green” company, SOBRAL uses recycled materials in his most popular resin collections, and his amazing new “Flash Gordon” collection is made from recycled computer circuit boards. Equally important, SOBRAL’s entire production process is eco-friendly, all the way through to his 100% oxy-biodegradable packaging.

Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!

Pros:  Awesome and unique work of art on your wrist and a great conversation starter.

Cons:  Resin body, not something that you really want to throw on the ground.  It’s a work of art, not a indestructable play thing.

I think this watch is a great accessory to any look especially if you are of the “geek” variety. It doesn’t have to stop there though. SOBRAL has an amazing assortment of sweet looking jewelry from the “Flash Gordon” series that can suit all of your styles from “geek” to “chic”. I have had a blast telling people about the watch and how it and from what it was made from. I hope you all can check it out and get your “Zen” on.

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August 21, 2010 | Filed Under Review/Giveaway 

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One Response to “SOBRAL’s Zen Watch”

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      Ryan on August 21st, 2010 12:48 pm

      Ok, so that is really cool. I have athing for watches and one that doesn’t tell time would be a great addition to my collection!!

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