Every watch from pop culture has led up to this moment: the reveal of the Apple Watch.
Ok, that may be a bit dramatic considering the iPhone's wristwatch counterpart doesn't let you time travel or contact Inspector Gadget to fight crime. But it is a lot sleeker and suited for everyday wear -- and it's 18 karat gold.
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The new Watch has broken barriers for the future with its animated emoji, but how does it stack up against the futuristic wrist gadgets from film and television? We've rounded up some favorites from pop culture that will make you feel pretty content with the current state of watch tech -- or long for holograms. Either one.
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