The Tikker watch counts down how much longer you have left until you die

A company is sourcing funds for a gadget dubbed the 'Death Watch' which counts down each second to the estimated date that you will pass away.

The device, called the Tikker watch, bases the date of your death on a series of medical questions in the hope of inspiring people to make the most of their remaining time.

The creator of the watch, Swedish inventor Fredrik Colting, says the device is not morbid and it is designed to make people who own it happier and give them a better life.

He said: "The occurence of death is no surprise to anyone, but in our modern society we rarely talk about it.

"I think that if we were more aware of our own expiration I’m sure we’d make better choices while we are alive."