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Simple Invisible Timepieces

Minimalist Analog Watches Tell Time Through Your Skin

— October 18, 2012 — Fashion
Minimalist analog watches like these are definitely not going to go out of style.

Featured on Tokyo Flash, the watches by Roderick from Malta are an homage to his dedication for simplicity. The main structure and functionality of an analog watch are retained, but the designer has chosen to omit certain unnecessary features, such as the face and numbers.

The strap is a plain black so as not to take away from the simplistic motif. The designer deconstructs the watches, only taking back what's absolutely necessary. Unlike recent timepieces where the wheels and cogs were exposed, this watch showcases a translucent surface, which highlights the floating hands.

The minimalist watch also glows in the dark with a look that is quite futuristic.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Analog Watches - Minimalist analog watches that strip away unnecessary features and focus on simplicity present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the watch industry.
2. Invisible Timepieces - Invisible timepieces that tell time through the skin offer possibilities for disruptive innovation in wearable technology, blending fashion with functionality.
3. Translucent Surface Watches - Watches with translucent surfaces that showcase floating hands provide potential for disruptive innovation in the design of timepieces, offering a unique and futuristic aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating minimalist analog watches as modern and sleek additions to their product offerings.
2. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can capitalize on the trend of invisible timepieces that tell time through the skin by developing innovative and discreet wearable devices with integrated timekeeping features.
3. Watch Manufacturing - In the watch manufacturing industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation by embracing the use of translucent surfaces and floating hands to create unique and visually-appealing timepieces.
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