It seems that over the past couple of years MINI has been quietly gaining a reputation for offering well designed, modern wrist watches. The 2005 collections seems to carry on that tradition yet again. And wouldn't you know it, we've managed to get a sneak peak at the next generation of MINI 2005 watches due out in a few months:
Note: From the information we received the first watch is meant for men and the rest for women. Unfortunately we have no information yet on pricing, release dates or availability.
<p>FYI – I've been told these photos do not do these watches any justice. Here's a real-life pic of the mens watch: <a href="http://outmotoring.com/photos/2005_detroit_mini/pages/DSC_1295_JPG.htm">outmotoring.com/photos/2005<em>detroit</em>mini/pages/DSC<em>1295</em>JPG.htm</a></p>
<p>The new pictures look alot nicer, thanks Gabe.</p>
<p>BTW, I hope the Philly Show next month has as nice a MINI booth as Detroit. Last year's was kind of lame if you as me.
-Eric</p>
<p>I love the mens one, can't wait for this to be released. i like how the LCD digits read.</p>
<p>Amit</p>
<p>nice, i really like that mens watch. not sure the wife'll dig the womens though.</p>
<p>Why don't they come out with a nice watch with swiss movement? I think it will sell.</p>
<p>Thanx for the link to OM…nice pics.</p>
<p>+++RB</p>
<p>As watch aficionado, I do not like these…at all, even as a collectible. The Spongebob BurgerKing watches were better.</p>
<p>Just my opinion.</p>
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<p>;)</p>
<p>The first Mini watch is interesting and I could see dropping $100 or so on it. Wouldn't quality swiss movement bump the price to close to $1000? That's a bit much for Mini branded watch IMHO. </p>
<p>Now this is a cool watch:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.chronoswiss.com/Eng/popup/regulateuratourbillon.htm" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.chronoswiss.com/Eng/popup/regulateuratourbillon.htm</a></p>
<p>I don't think adding swiss movement is what their watches NEED. What they NEED is good design. They seem pretty far from that right now.</p>
<p>I almost forgot.</p>
<p>MINI is not a high enough classed car to warrant a watch that costs more than, lets say.. a fossil. But a Fossil designed MINI Watch would be a step in the right direction.
Next, check out some other Higher Quality Branded Watches… Tag Heuer has made Merceds branded/inspired watch.
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<p>There is also a 4 cylinder Audi Watch, very nice.</p>
<p>I was at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday and I saw the women's watches in the display- and now I want one. These pictures do not do them justice at all. I didn't know they weren't released yet; I would have got a snap of them.</p>