The Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 are the Pebble smartwatches of yore rebooted, and while they may not seem like much, they're exactly what we need right now.

In an age of smartwatches, an analog watch might seem a little old-fashioned. Whether it’s powered by springs or a battery, though, the machinery that spins those little hands is pretty fascinating.

So it may seem like a brave choice for two Chicago entrepreneurs to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many of their peers wear the new-fangled electronic alternatives.

In a time when smartphones reign supreme, it's fascinating to find that there are still people willing to pay a pretty penny for a good old-fashioned watch. Whether they simply value the old way ...