We?ve been fans of Klokers since they launched back in 2015, and they have just released a new version of their 44-millimeter Klok-01 with a midnight blue dial (now shipping), as well as two new colorways for the 39-millimeter Klok-08, a warm gray/orange and a black/absinthe yellow (both on pre-order). Both watches feature Kloker?s counter-clockwise quartz movement, their patented vertical time reading scheme, and Kloker’s patented quick-release strap mechanism, which instantly turns the watch-head into a handy clip-on clock (or Klok).
Both the new blue Klok-01 and the two new Klok-08s can be ordered on any number of straps, including a steel Milanese bracelet, a textile strap in four colors, or on Kloker?s straight strap. The straight strap, as the name suggests, doesn?t taper, remaining 18 millimeters from spring-bar to pin-buckle. Leather colors for the straight strap include caramel, ivory, and matte black, while the vintage blue is crafted from a vegan-friendly poly synthetic and the orange is made from alcantara, a durable synthetic fabric now finding its way onto Microsoft laptops and Porsche dashboards.The blue dial of the new 44-millimeter Klok-01 is adorned with only white text, and lots of it. What is inherently a very busy dial?a technical-looking circular slide rule with countless markings?is nicely toned down and more legible in this blue colorway. As one of the most unique watches available today, the new-found uniformity of this blue dial may prove ...