there is a reason for calling a time telling device a timepiece; because it is not restricted to just the wrist, but when the great folks of the past coined the term ‘timepiece’, we bet they didn’t think it would be a companion to a device that allows us to communicate wirelessly nearly everywhere on earth. speaking of which, if hitting the HOME button of the iPhone 5 for the time is deemed a hassle to you, then the Bissol for iPhone 5 might just be your cup of English Breakfast. billed as the world’s first mobile timepiece, the Bissol for iPhone 5 is an innovative mechanical timepiece featuring a whole new horological category that is powered by a Calibre 788, the first movement of this class. looking much like a portable juice pack, only way more elegant and classy – thanks to its anodized aluminum chassis with painted sapphire crystal, the Bissol for iPhone 5 plugs right into the bottom of the Apple device, offering you the time at a glance, along with the eye-candy of a Swiss-made quartz moon phase that is plated in gold.
if are not amused by the longish iPhone 5’s form factor, this might be your kind of thing. however, if making a style statement is what you after, then look forward to this precision mobile timepiece coming your way. though are totally clueless about its availability or how much it will hurt your bank account. somehow we do have a strong feeling that ain’t going to come cheap, but you are welcome to correct us if we are wrong. in the meantime, do check out a few more larger views in the gallery below, or learn more about this fancy elegance for your Apple smartphone HERE.
