Smart watches: The 6 most intriguing high-tech timepieces

Check out these six smart watches to see what could soon be replacing your analog timepiece.

6. The rumored Apple iWatch

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Kae Shibata, left, and Yutaro Noji show off an Apple iPhone 5 that they bought at a store in Tokyo last year. Apple applied for a trademark for iWatch in Japan this year, although it's not clear whether a product will be coming.

Many tech analysts assume that Apple has a secret team of engineers working on a smart watch.

Bloomberg News reported that the company hired 100 product designers to work on a wristwatch-like device that would function similarly to the iPhone or iPad. Others have speculated that it could be used to control thermostats and other devices in a "smart home." Regardless of its function, it would likely have the characteristic sleek Apple design and interface. We’ll have to wait and see.

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