About Us

Mission Statement

Cadence watches help you stand out, get ahead in life, and express your identity. They are designed by us, custom-made for us, and available exclusively on our site. By cutting out middlemen in watch distribution, we deliver eye-catching designs at eye-popping prices. We are disrupting the $43 billion watch industry by creating a watch brand for smart consumers. Consumers who appreciate outstanding design, workmanship, and service. Consumers who refuse to pay inflated prices of a middlemen-saturated pre-Internet era. Consumers who want to stand out, grab life by the horns, and reveal their personality with fine timepieces.

• Press coverage
• Company history
• Executive bios
• About our designers
• Shipping information
• Warranty and returns
• Privacy Policy

Press coverage

Notable mentions for March 2012

"What should you get for your [Pi Day Party] host?... a Radian Watch, which tells the time in terms of pi."
New Scientist

"In celebration of National Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday on March 14, Cadence Watches is offering the math geek’s dream watch."
PlunderGuide

"Nerd Alert: Philadelphia celebrates Pi Day"
Rittenhoused

Notable mentions for October 2011

"For some people 4:20 is the best time of the day. Cadence Watch Company celebrates this with their line of 4:20 watches." Geek Alerts

"This watch [Ecomatic watch] are eco-friendly, stylish, convenient, and worry-free." WatchAholic

"Help the environment with just a watch. How? By buying something like the Cadence Ecomatic Sport. It’s a self-winding watch, meaning it doesn’t need batteries." Frat Fury

"Cadence Watch Company seems to be on a roll lately, and their rather limited range of timepieces does not mean they’re short on creativity" Ubergizmo

"Ok… so you are a stoner but not a hippie. Cadence gets it… they have made a subtle, dare I say classy, Chronograph watch." Gadget King

"After unboxing the 4:20 Cadence Steel wrist men’s watch, I absolutely loved it. It’s simple, sleek and stylish, and there’s no bells and whistles, no loud colors, or anything like that. The 4:20 is incorporated into the design." SoHood.com -
Rated 9 out of 10

"If you’re looking for something stylish, yet in a subtle way let’s people know you’re a geek at heart, then you need the Cadence 4-Bit Binary Watch." Test
Freaks - Rated 9 out of 10 and Editors Choice

Notable mentions for September 2011

"If you're looking for a geeky retro-futuristic watch, the Cadence 4-bit Binary Watch might just be it." 4-Bit Review, 3DGameMan – Rated a Kickass Product and 3D Game Man's Choice

“The Cadence 4 bit watch is actually an attractive, understated design which will not draw unwelcome attention to the wearer in public or social situations. Only upon closer inspection does it become clear that the face has been „tuned‟ to suit a tech oriented audience. Yet, it is subtle enough to be missed, yet clear enough to an observant viewer to form a topic of conversation.” 4-Bit Review, KitGuru – Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"With Cadence 4:20 you're always on time for that naturally engaging moment. Surrounded by stainless steel and supple leather, this sophisticated time-piece grabs the attention of whomver comes in contact." 4:20 Review, TOMI Magazine

"The Cadence WatchCompany really does have some great designs when it comes to watches and they will be a company I will keep my eyes on with the Josh Chadwick designwhen that comes out as well as the rest of their watches."
Interview, Philadelphia Examiner

"The Cadence 4-bit is a cool piece of personal gear that's certain to up your geek-cred. I know I'll be wearing this puppy the next time I;m off to a tech event…"
4-Bit Review, Hot Hardware – Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Notable mentions for August 2011

“If you’re looking for something different but still in the nerd realm, this watch is definitely for you.” 4-Bit Review, Nerd Reactor : Grade A-

“No longer does showing off a little geek cred mean a black calculator watch from the 80s. Now, you can sport a great looking watch and still be true to your intellectual pursuits - meet the 4bit binary watch from Cadence.” 4-Bit Review, Gadgetell : 5 Stars

“Luckily for binary-lovers, any version of the 4-bit watch is classy enough to wear to the office, or in just about any other setting.” 4-Bit Review, Digital Trends

“Vanya is a big fan of geeks (as evidenced by his 4-Bit model) and, apparently, heshers. Generally it’s hard to find an American watch brand with such a dedicated CEO and, or important, fan base.” Interview, Tech Crunch

“This week the 4-bit binary watch from Cadence showed up and we were instantly impressed by the optional gift box packaging and presentation of the watch.” 4-Bit Review, Legit Reviews

CrunchGear. August 1, 2010

YRB. May 21, 2010

The Source. April 26, 2010

CrunchGear.  April 16, 2010

Make blog.  April 12, 2010

Treehugger.  March 30, 2010

Just a guy thing. March 16, 2010

Fashionably Geek.  March 9, 2010

Cool Material.  March 9, 2010

CoolestGadgets.  March 8, 2010

Svpply.  March 4, 2010

Beautiful Life. March 4, 2010

Wrist Watch Review. March 3, 2010

CrunchGear. March 2, 2010

Thrillist.  March 3, 2010

Limited Hype. February 24, 2010

Geekadelphia. February 23, 2010

Technabob. February 22, 2010

Watchshock. February 19, 2010.

Yanko Design.  February 19, 2010

MocoLoco.  February 8, 2010

Technically Philly. November 4, 2009. 
Shop Talk: Community leader focuses on Cadence Rowing performance wristwatch business

 aBlogtoRead.com.  October 5, 2009. 
Cadence Oarsman Watch Review

 besportier. August 27, 2009.
Rowing Watches - Cadence Oarsman Remus "Swift Oarsman" Watch

Rowing News. April, 2009.

History

The Cadence Watch Company designs, produces and sells high-quality watches at revolutionary prices. The company started in Cambridge, MA, in 2002 with a patented sports monitor. Since its move to Philadelphia in 2004, Cadence has expanded into a full and growing line of branded performance and lifestyle watches, including the trademarked 4-Bit line, the in-the-know 4:20 line, environmentally friendly Ecomatic line, oversized digital Wrist Rocket, and our design-focused Collective series. Our meticulously crafted, custom timepieces are created by a team of in-house and external designers at our office in the Marketplace Design Studios in downtown Philadelphia, a former car factory on the Schuylkill River.

Executive bios

As the general manager he is responsible for making sure Cadence has enough good people and money to provide you with exceptional timepieces at unbelievable prices. His favorite watch as of March 2012 is the new Josh Chadwick watch.

Marketing manager, press director, and copywriter guru, Christopher has worked for a variety of publications and companies, including Thrillist, the Huffington Post, the National Constitution Center, and Vox Medica Agency. He is also the founder of a publishing company and a former ski instructor. Email Christopher at for press and other inquiries.

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About our designers

A self-proclaimed geek, a (depends who’s asking) 420 lover, and a green-minded designer, John is the creator of Cadence’s signature 4-Bit, 420, and Ecomatic watch lines. An avid traveler, his basic starting-point was the easy-to-decipher railroad clocks you see at train stations throughout eastern and central Europe.

Creator of the Josh Chadwick Digital Analog Watch, the winner of an international design competition, Josh is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology's graphic design program. He has worked at a leading consumer packaging company on projects for some of the world’s most admired brands in the consumer electronics, health care, and home and garden. He is pursuing a masters degree in industrial design at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.

Creator of the Cadence Radian Watch, Chris is Thompson is inspired by his love of mathematics and art. Before his work for Cadence he designed and manufactured a Math Clock that replaces each numeral with equivalent notations. He was trained in design arts at Lehigh University and has worked in numerous mediums from stain glass to digital design.

Sasu is a Japanese artist whose work fuses natural and urban elements. She is the creator of the Sasu watch series, featuring an exquisite four-level floral motif. This motif has become her signature, different variations of it can be seen in large public artworks on the streets of Japan.

You? — We are looking for great designers ready to push the envelope. Click here to learn more.

Shipping information

Domestic (within USA):  Order before noon for same day shipping.  US orders ship within one business day.

• USPS First Class. Shipping for one watch typically costs
• USPS Priority Mail. Shipping for one watch typically costs $7.00. You receive your order in 2-3 business days.
• USPS Express Mail. Shipping for one watch typically costs $19.95; If you place your order before noon EST on a workday, you will get your order by noon the next business day.

International:   International orders typically ship within one business day of your order.  The buyer is responsible for any customs that may be charged by their country.

• First Class parcel post. Shipping for one watch costs around $10; Delivery time is anywhere from 6-10 days.
• Global Priority. Shipping for one watch costs around $20; Delivery time from 5 to 10 business days.

Warranty and returns

Digital watches — the VoX and Wrist Rocket series.
30-day satisfaction guarantee
You can return your digital watch within 30-days from purchase date for a full refund including shipping costs.  You are responsible for shipping costs to us, but you do not need to include the original packaging with your return.
1 year limited warranty
If your digital watch is defective in material or workmanship, you can return your watch within 1 year of the purchase date.  We will repair or replace the watch at our discretion, free of repair charges.  A $5.75 return shipping and handling fee will apply to all warranty service.  The warranty does not cover:

Privacy Policy

We know doing business requires trust and we want you to trust us. Therefore, we wish to be totally upfront with you regarding the information we collect about you and how we will keep it safe.

• When you visit our website, your computer sends information to our server so that it knows how to serve you (for example, it will tell us what variety of web browser you use, what page you want to view, and what language you prefer your web pages to be written in). We use aggregate numbers (for example, "25% of our visits last month were from people using Macs") to optimize our operations.
• When you send us an email, we take note of your email address for the purpose of replying to that email, if what you have to say requires a reply (for example, if you need your registration key resent we will send it via email, or if you compliment us on our software we will send you a thank-you note).
• We don't spam. You can give your email address to us for various purposes, for example to sign up for our newsletter or to buy a product. We won't sell or disclose your email address under any circumstances. You can ask us to stop sending you email at any time.
• When you purchase from us, your billing information (credit card number, etc.) are handled by Paypal. These are large, trustworthy companies which have invested literally millions of dollars in making sure that your information is safe with them. They will not share your billing information with us. We receive and record information about your purchase that if you need customer support later we can confirm you are a customer. We promise to keep this information strictly confidential. And we don’t store any credit card information.

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