Last post I gave an overview of my experiences with LEGO watches. One of my favorite functions is that you can mix and match any color combination for the band that you’d like. So far, I have 1 C-3PO watch and 2 Classic Adult watches. Without further ado, here are some of my creations with my LEGO watch system:

As you can see, I only have blue and black faces and clips.

This is one of my favorite combinations. Bright primary colors perfectly fit the somber colors I wear in the winter.

USA! USA! This is the watch combo I’m sporting right now.

This uses the kid’s watch face. It’s too small for my liking.

Thanks to my C-3PO watch, I’ve got these snazzy gold links, which contribute to my Notre Dame themed watch.

Go Colts! Maybe this watch would mean more to me if I actually watched them…

Go Purdue! (I didn’t have enough gold.)

Go Wabash! As you can see, my lack of dial faces is really hurting some color combos. I would use the black kid’s dial if it wasn’t so small.

With each LEGO watch I possess, the color possibilities grow. They’re fun to wear and fun to create. Plus, they’re never more than $25. For a former LEGO maniac like myself who’s simply too old for toys, these LEGO watches fill the void. You won’t get more compliments for wearing anything else.

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I’ve been a LEGO fan my whole life. At some point last year, I recalled seeing a LEGO watch being advertised. So I searched for it on Amazon and found these. I thought they were the coolest thing ever. Each link can separate from the watch. Colorful, relatively cheap and incredibly unique. So I ordered this one:

So far, it’s been one of the best conversation starters I’ve over owned. Just look at it, all playful and bright. I realize it’s quite a step forward from your run-of-the-mill metal or leather casual watches. I prefer it to the bright Casio G-Shocks you see people like Justin Bieber wearing because it’s much cheaper. And, again, unique.

Wearing it can be a challenge. The plastic colors are typically brighter than cotton, so it’s a little difficult to match. I think it works best with somber clothes – if you’re wearing mostly whites, browns and blacks, then a colorful LEGO watch provides much-needed contrast and a spark of color.

Eventually, the clip broke. I attribute it to the fact that I was always taking it off when I was bored. Thus, I had all the pieces, but I couldn’t use it as a watch.

So…since all LEGO pieces are universal, why not order another LEGO watch? I wanted to get a little more variety with my watch colors, so I opted for a kid’s size. I realized that the face would be a little small, but I would still be able to fit it around my (relatively) skinny wrist. Moreover, the kids selection offers a greater color palette, including gold, white, and black, like the C-3PO watch I ordered:

Not only did this solve the problem of the broken clip, since I could switch the new one to whichever watch I was wearing, but I now had black and white pieces to mix with. (However, I do regret buying the kids watch…There are adult sizes that have black and white.)

So…In the nine month period that I owned the first watch, the battery died twice. The first time, I figured it was a fluke and replaced it. The second time, I decided to call LEGO. (Why didn’t I call them when the clip broke escapes me.)

The result? LEGO sent me a new watch two days ago! It’s nearly identical to the first one. They didn’t ask many questions, I simply told them what happened, they found a spare and shipped it to me. I have many more color possibilities now, plus a new watch. This occasion makes me want to buy more LEGO watches. I’ve got my eye on this one.

Part 2 will showcase my awesome color combinations.

Photo credit: Amazon

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