The PodKit Watch™ + ClipClok™

Posted on August 6, 2012 by waikit

SHANGHAI, China –The PodKit Watch™ + ClipClok™ are an elegant pocket watch style case for Apple’s iPod nano^®, and an analog timepiece module that’s compatible with PodKit Watch™and all other nano watch accessories. They’re the latest product designslaunching on Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding website.

The products’ designer, Simon Kwan, says while existing nano watch kits are popular (he owns several), there are opportunities to make them easier to use with improved versatility and appeal. PodKit Watch™ key features:

iPodnano^®can be easily installed or removed without tools (unlike some popular nano watch bands)
PodKit Watch™ looks and feels more like jewelry than a gadget accessory, with a variety of available motifs and colors
Front cover fully protects nano’s touchscreen display
Cover release button automatically wakes nano’s display from sleep mode
Headphone jack protected by magnetic cover
It can be chained to clothing and bags
Orworn as a pendant; which is more comfortable than wristwatch kitswhen using nano’s music player with headphones

ClipClok™ is an analog timepiece module that can replace iPod nano^®as a watch on rainy days (nano isn’t waterproof) or when nano is re-charging.ClipClok™ key features:

Fully compatible withPodKit Watch™and all other iPod nano^® watch kits
Hardened glass crystal
Functional rear clip
Waterproof to 3 ATM (30 meters / 98 ft)
Quality Japanese quartz movement with date calendar and 5-year battery

With this list of features, it’s safe to say that Kwan has carefully studied existing nano watch accessories to develop what he feels is a more comprehensive and elegant solution.

He especially focused on designing products he hopes are appealing for both menandwomen; who Kwan believeshave been under appreciated by current nano watch kit designs, “My girlfriend loves her nano, but when she tried wearing one of my nano wristwatch kits, it looked awkwardly large on her and wouldn’t properly fit.Those big watch bands don’t appeal to her feminine style.”

The success of other designers on Kickstarter inspired his decision to crowdfundhis project.Kwan has only until September 2 for his project to reach its Funding Goal. Both PodKit Watch™ and ClipClok™ are pricedwell below retailfor Kickstarter pre-orders.

Will PodKit Watch™ + ClipClok™ become the next Kickstarter success story? It all depends on theproject’s supporters, known as Backers. To become a Backer or learn more about this project, please visit:http://kck.st/OIMag4

About Simon:

Simon Kwan is an American-Taiwanese product designer, originally from Quincy, Massachusetts, now based in Shanghai. Over his 15 year career as, first, a mechanical engineer, and now as an industrial designer, he has developed commercially successful products both technical; such asaudio systems and go-karts, and beautiful; such as luxury travel amenities, fashion bags, and home décor products.

Contact: Simon Kwan

Kickstarter Page: http://kck.st/OIMag4

Website: http://www.podkitwatch.com/

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PodKit-Watch/386891058036944

E-mail: info@podkitwatch.com

Vimeo Video Link: http://vimeo.com/46353652