MagWatch Review: A $99 No-Hands Watch Where Magnetic Balls Tell the Time

Our verdict

A fun watch, but check who makes it before paying $99. MagWatch has no hands: two magnetised steel balls roll around the dial to show hours and minutes, which looks great and gets people talking. The add-on photo lists a 40 mm case, 80 g weight and 3 ATM water resistance. But the caseback is marked Eutour, a brand whose magnetic watches appeared on European eBay for around 33 to 45 euros, and the two-year Renata battery is $9 extra. MagWatch scores 3.7 out of 10, held back by price.

The short version

• What it is: a quartz watch that shows time with two magnetic ball bearings instead of hands.
• Price: $99 for one on 6 October 2026, with a five-pack for $285 flagged as the best seller.
• Best trait: a genuinely unusual, eye-catching design.
• Biggest drawback: a large markup over the Eutour watch it appears to be.
• Our score: 3.7 out of 10.

Pros & cons

The pros come from a design that does what it promises. The cons come from what you pay for it here.

How it works

Inside, a normal quartz movement turns two magnets under the dial instead of driving hands. Each magnet pulls a small steel ball along its track on the surface: the inner ball marks minutes and the outer ball marks hours, read against raised markers and the 10-to-60 numbers on the bezel. If a knock moves a ball, the magnet pulls it back into line.

1. 01

   Read the inner ball

   Step 1: One steel ball runs around the inner track, held by a magnet beneath, and points to the minutes.

2. 02

   Read the outer ball

   Step 2: A second ball runs around the outer ring and points to the hour.

3. 03

   Tilt and let it settle

   Step 3: If a ball is knocked off its spot, tilt the watch gently; the magnet pulls it back into place.

The page title calls it a "Fashionable Magnetic-Bearing Watch", "Statement Piece Watch", "No-hands Watch" and "Magnetic Bearing Balls Watch", under "Redefining Time with Magnetic Precision". The six bullets promise a fashion-forward design, precise timekeeping, a conversation piece, style with function, innovation and a unisex design.

What the add-on image shows

The copper alloy case image lists a 40 mm dial, 10 mm thickness, 80 g weight, 20 mm strap, 200 mm circumference, "Swiss Movements", "Two-Year Battery Life" and "Water Resistant to 3 ATM". Its caseback is marked Eutour.

What the page leaves out

Movement maker, case material for the standard version, crystal type and warranty terms.

Who it's for

MagWatch suits people who want a conversation-starting watch, gift buyers looking for something different, and fans of minimalist tactile design. If you want a different novelty watch, our RimX Watch review covers a watch styled like a sports car wheel.

• Anyone wanting an unusual watch that starts conversations
• Gift buyers looking for something different
• People who like tactile, minimalist design

Conversation pieces

Few watches get as many questions.

Gifts

Unusual and unisex, so it suits many people.

Minimalists

A clean dial with no hands or numbers in the middle.

Who should skip it

Skip MagWatch if you are blind or have low vision and need a purpose-built tactile watch, want to read the time at a glance from any angle, or want the lowest price for this design.

• Blind or low-vision users needing a purpose-built tactile watch
• Anyone who wants to read the time at a glance from any angle
• Bargain hunters, since similar Eutour watches cost less elsewhere

How does MagWatch compare with the Eone Bradley that made this idea famous?

It borrows the idea, not the purpose. The Boston Globe reported in 2013 that Eone Timepieces' Bradley, named after Paralympic swimmer Bradley Snyder, uses two ball bearings, one on the side for hours and one on the face for minutes, so blind people can tell time by touch. MagWatch puts both balls on the face for looks. It is a novelty watch, not an accessibility tool.

The original design

The Boston Globe's report on the Bradley watch explains how magnets return the bearings to their places if they are moved.

What this means for you: if you need a tactile watch, look at purpose-built ones.

"Precision timekeeping with magnetized ball bearings"

Timekeeping comes from the quartz movement; the balls are the display. Knocks can briefly dislodge them.

Water resistance

Timex's guide to water resistance ratings lists 30 m (3 ATM) as suitable for splashes, rain and hand-washing, not swimming.

How much does MagWatch cost, and are the add-ons worth it?

On 6 October 2026, one MagWatch cost $99, with the five-pack at $285 flagged as the best seller. The checkout offered a copper alloy case for $7, a Renata 371 long-life battery for $9, a fast USB car charger for $4 and a 3-year warranty for $9. Eutour-branded magnetic watches appeared on European eBay listings for around 33 to 45 euros in search results the same day.

MagWatch price and bundles

Prices are in US dollars as listed on 6 October 2026. You can check today's packages on the MagWatch order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Copper alloy case

For $7, "the upgraded metallic copper alloy case". The image is the spec graphic with the Eutour caseback. Ask what the standard case is made of.

Renata 371 battery

For $9, a battery "that can last around 2 years". A watch shop can fit a 371 cell later for little.

Car charger and warranty

A $4 fast USB car charger has nothing to do with a quartz watch. The 3-year warranty costs $9.

Who sells it

The order page names G Com Pte Ltd at 137 Market Street in Singapore, with the email support@g63com.com and a phone number. The footer gives the country as Hong Kong. The page code says charges appear on your card statement as panameedia.

Is MagWatch better than buying a Eutour elsewhere or an Eone Bradley?

Not on value. The Eutour watch it appears to be was listed for far less on marketplaces. The Eone Bradley costs more, around $285 in retailer listings we saw, but is designed for tactile reading and well documented. MagWatch sits in between on price with neither advantage.

Choose MagWatch if

You prefer this checkout's 30-day guarantee and support email.

Choose a marketplace Eutour if

You want the same design for less. That is where a rival wins.

Other watches from this checkout

Our Luxury Watch review covers a black chronograph gift watch, and our Luxury Open Watch review a skeleton-dial watch.

If you want the magnetic look from this checkout, you can see today's bundles on the MagWatch offer page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Is MagWatch legit, and what should you check before buying?

MagWatch is a real watch from a named seller, and it should arrive if you order. Before buying, compare Eutour prices elsewhere, ask about the battery and case, switch from the five-pack and note the card statement name.

Ask about battery and case

What to do: email support@g63com.com for the standard battery, case material and movement maker. Keep the reply.

Check the selected bundle

The five-pack for $285 is flagged as the best seller in the page code. What to do: change the order to one watch.

Card statement name and memberships

The charge appears as panameedia. Pages on this checkout have also carried text for a "Gadget Discount Club" membership that is free for 30 days and then billed. What to do: read every checkbox and post-payment page.

Refunds and returns

The page code offers a 30-day guarantee for a full refund or replacement, less shipping and handling. The terms we recorded on 4 October 2026 focus on defective goods, which can be returned within two years once you have a returns number, with return postage at your cost.

How to buy MagWatch the smart way

1. Compare Eutour magnetic watch prices elsewhere.
2. Open the MagWatch order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab) and select your country.
3. Change the five-pack to one watch.
4. Skip the battery and car charger add-ons; a watch shop can fit a battery later.
5. Note the card statement name, panameedia.

How did we score MagWatch?

MagWatch scores 3.7 out of 10: claim accuracy 0.8, build durability 0.8, price competitiveness 0.3, usability 1.3 and owner satisfaction 0.5, each out of 2. The magnetic ball design works and looks distinctive, and the add-on image gives real specs. The score falls on a large markup over the Eutour watch it appears to be and a battery sold separately.

How the score breaks down

We use the five criteria on our how we test page, each out of 2.

What owners say

We found no Trustpilot profile for the gadgetxaura.com store and no retailer reviews for MagWatch by that name. Owners of magnetic ball watches enjoy the attention and the novelty, and complain about balls that slip after knocks, the time taking a second look to read, and straps that feel cheap.

What we did, and did not, do

Nobody on our team has worn MagWatch. We read the offer page our link opens and its page code on 6 October 2026, along with the Boston Globe's Bradley report, Timex's water resistance guide, Eutour marketplace listings and the pages that rank for MagWatch. The refund and returns terms are as we recorded them from the site's terms page on 4 October 2026.

How to use MagWatch and keep the balls in place

Learn to read the two tracks first, then treat it gently: avoid hard knocks, keep it away from strong magnets and keep it dry. If a ball drifts off position, tilt the watch slowly until the magnet catches it. Replace the battery at a watch shop when it stops.

1. Learn the tracks. Inner ball for minutes, outer ball for hours.
2. Avoid knocks. They can dislodge the balls.
3. Tilt to reset. Let the magnet pull a ball back.
4. Away from magnets. Speakers and magnetic clasps.
5. Splashes only. 3 ATM is not for swimming.
6. Set time with the crown. Pull out gently.
7. Battery at a watch shop. A 371 cell.

Strap

A 20 mm strap width means standard replacement straps should fit.

Cleaning

Wipe the dial with a soft dry cloth; the balls sit on an open track.

What else do people ask about magnetic ball watches?

Most questions are about reading them, metal detectors and blind users. They take a day or two to read quickly, airport scanners are fine, and purpose-built tactile watches suit blind users better. Browse our apparel and accessory reviews for more.

Is it hard to read?

It takes a little practice at first.

Can blind people use it?

Purpose-built tactile watches are better designed for that.

Will airport scanners affect it?

No more than any watch; it is a normal quartz movement.

Can the balls fall out?

They sit in tracks under magnetic pull; knocks can move but not usually remove them.

Frequently asked questions