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# Chameleon Clocks
The Chroma Watch Changes Color Every Second

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-watch
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/27/kaleidoscope-for-my-time/)

Trend Hunter has featured quite a few color-changing creations of late, and now we can add the [Chroma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-extreme-chrom) watch to that impressive roster. Featuring an interesting face, its numerals swiftly change color every second.

Designed by Laurinda Spear, the Chroma watch is available in two materials: one with steel mesh, the other with black leather. Aside from its chromatic characteristics, the Chroma watch is classically simple.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 16% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Color-changing Accessories:** Opportunity to develop innovative products that change color to match personal style and preferences.
- **Dynamic Timepieces:** Opportunity to create watches that display dynamic elements, such as changing colors, patterns, or animations.
- **Chromatic Technology:** Opportunity to explore materials and technologies that enable objects to change color in real-time.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating color-changing accessories like jewelry, bags, and shoes.
- **Watchmaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing watches with dynamic features, such as color-changing dials or straps.
- **Material Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include researching and developing new materials that can change color on demand.

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