When it was announced that Apple was to introduce a watch, it seemed that technology and its functionality was officially being updated to surpass our wildest dreams. Now anything, including wrist-wear designed to simplify our lives, can be made smaller, faster, cleaner, and more beautiful: for a price. Photographer James Day documented the elusive creature that is the Apple watch for Wired, alongside an article chronicling its secretive history. The shots emanate an other-worldly glow, which only seems fitting as the shroud of mystery is slowly lifted off what will likely be the future of smart technology.

Pick up next month’s copy of Wired for the full story, or view it online here.

Source: Wired