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A wristwatch for the environmentally-conscious? Absolutely, and it's a real beauty, too. The Ecomatic ($195) by Cadence harnesses body movement to wind, eliminating the need for a lithium battery. That may sound like just a small savings for the ecological movement--there are millions of quartz watches sold every year--but every little bit helps. Besides, the Ecomatic isn't just a gimmick, as its functionality hides behind a classic, European railroad-style face that goes as well with a t-shirt and jeans as a business suit.

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Now, as for digital watches, why squint when you're trying to see what time it is? Cadence's WristRocket ($65) has the suddenly...