# Sleek Serpentine Chronographs The Chrono Watch Coils Around to Reveal a Cobra-Esque Digital Face By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrono-watch References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/chrono-dashboard-inspired-watch-looks-like-wall-e/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/PF-Design/159423137472755) Even with the noticeably [futuristic appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10) of the Chrono Watch, this contemporary tech accessory has an organic quality about it. Deviating from the typical design of timepieces, comprising the dial and the separate band, this example has a [sculptural form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10) that blends to two together. The [metal loop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-crw0011jr) is narrow on one end and gradually increases in thickness to the point of overlapping after a complete loop. The face of the chronometer is actually oriented on an angle, from the terminated end of the streamlined strap. Peter Fletcher was actually inspired by the dashboard of a vehicle when he developed the Chrono Watch for Tokyoflash. Digitally displaying the hours on the left and the minutes on the right, the presentation resembles a speedometer and tachometer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Timepieces:** Utilizing sculptural forms and blending the dial and band, creating a unique design for a traditional accessory. - **Futuristic Watches:** Creating an unconventional, digital watch face for a more modern design that deviates from traditional watches. - **Inspired by Vehicle Dashboards:** Incorporating inspiration from a vehicle's speedometer and tachometer into a contemporary timepiece design. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking Industry:** Innovating traditional watch designs to incorporate unique shapes and digital displays for a modern market. - **Tech Accessories Industry:** Exploring unconventional designs for wearable tech, such as incorporating sculptural shapes or drawing inspiration from non-tech objects. - **Automotive Industry:** Collaborating with watchmakers to develop unique timepiece designs inspired by speedometers and other vehicle dashboard features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Color-Shift Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-extreme-chrom.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Luxe Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-anniversary-chronograph.md) - [Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedometer.md) - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md)