The Apple Watch is more than merely a smartwatch. …it sits at the confluence of design, technology, lifestyle, and watchmaking. 

Apple did this not by taking an age-old wristwatch silhouette and cramming some electronics in it.

…the analog faces reveal what Apple does so well —taking the familiar and making it their own. Over the years, they have released quite a few faces with roots in history. Each one started as an iconic watch archetype and was remade to take advantage of the Apple Watch platform.

Original: Arun-zhenpixels • The iconic watches that inspired Apple Watch faces

Via: 9 to 5 Mac • A look at the iconic watches which inspired five Apple Watch faces 

Yet, I ‘m no buying it…