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Infographic for the "PEEK HOUR" Wear OS watch face on a purple background. The text "PEEK HOUR FOR WEAR OS" appears at the top. A central image shows the watch face with a large, white number '10' and a visual time gauge that is half-blue, half-black. White lines point to specific features labeled: Step Count, Date, Goal %, Hour, Minute, and Battery %. A small box in the corner lists the 'Info Shown' values (Time: 10:38, Steps: 4713, Goal: 40%, Battery: 70%). The Second Hand Labs logo is in the bottom right.

We used to say "Quarter after twelve," not "12:16."

I built Peek Hour, a Wear OS watch face that brings that "Fuzzy Time" feel back. No squinting at tiny numbers. Just a visual gauge you can read without glasses. 🤓

Read the story & grab a free beta code 👇 www.secondhandlabs.com/peek-hour-beta

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How my childhood inspired a passion for watches: Part 3 After a detour with the Pixel Buds, my journey into the world of smartwatches took a significant turn with the Pixel Watch 2. Despite initial concerns about battery life and the missing "smart wake-up" feature from my beloved Fitbit Sense, the allure of a new device with Fitbit integration proved too strong to resist. Follow along as I recount the somewhat comical process of finally getting the Pixel Watch 2 on my wrist and the unexpected feature that truly ignited my passion for custom watch face design.

Part 3: My Pixel Watch 2 order was a ride! 🎢 From earbuds to wrong models, it was a journey. The unexpected payoff? A new creative passion! Read the story: #PixelWatch2 #TechStory #CreativeSpark

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How my childhood inspired a passion for watches: Part 2 In Part 1, I covered my early experiences with wrist watches, from analog, to digital. Now, in Part 2, we'll continue my journey to my first fitness tracker: a simple pedometer that planted the seed for my later obsession with Fitbit. We'll also take a look at my early, and admittedly clumsy, attempts to create my own watch faces.

How my childhood inspired a passion for watches: Part 2

In Part 1, I covered my early experiences with wrist watches, from analog, to digital. Now, in Part 2, we'll continue my journey to my first fitness tracker: a simple pedometer that planted the seed for my later obsession with Fitbit. We'll…

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How my childhood inspired a passion for watches: Part 1 I never set out to become a watch face designer, but events in my life set me on that path. What started as a simple fascination with timepieces decades ago has evolved into something I didn't know was possible – creating my own unique watch faces designs that can be shared with the world. Join me as I explore the winding path that led me from a lifelong love of watches to the world of digital design, branding and distribution.

Join me as I reflect on an unexpected journey into watch face design, sparked by a childhood fascination with timepieces. We'll revisit my first analog watch and its significance, and how my appreciation for watches transformed over the years.

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Let’s talk about watch faces The blog explores the author's journey in creating watch faces, highlighting their passion for unique designs. It discusses the tools used, challenges faced, and lessons learned, emphasizing personal preferences over trends. The author aims to share insights, build a library of designs, and foster a community for fellow enthusiasts.

Let’s talk about watch faces

The blog explores the author's journey in creating watch faces, highlighting their passion for unique designs. It discusses the tools used, challenges faced, and lessons learned, emphasizing personal preferences over trends. The author aims to share insights, build a…

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