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Cool Hunting reader and del.icio.us user bradyj points us to the limited edition Asteroids-themed watch, the first in a collection dosed with vintage Atari graphics and animation by Fossil. Forthcoming styles due out by the end of September include Asteroids, Centipede (pictured here), and Breakout, each available in either a metal or leather band. The major drawback is that they're unplayable, but it doesn't seem to diminish their retro-geek looks.
Available online at Fossil and in stores nationwide for about $85. The limited edition Asteroids runs $125.
via The Green Head.
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