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# Transparent Case Digital Watches
G-SHOCK's Clear Skeleton Series Boasts New Timepiece Models

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-06-27 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-skeleton
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/g-shock-skeleton-series-lookbook/) & [gshock](https://www.gshock.com/watches/analog-digital/ga700sk-1a)

[G-SHOCK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-collection) recently unveiled its captivating Clear Skeleton series and all of the timepieces in the range are designed with a clear transparent case and band. The collection now features a new iteration of the [DW5600](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-x-casio) and the GA700 watch. The GA700 bridges digital and analog functionalities in a transparent case with a square structure.

The GA700SK-1A timepiece is constructed from clear resin materials and the front button features the bold three-dimensional hand across the face to give depth and texture. It also has elements including the hand retracting function across the dial and a Super Illuminator built within. Finally, the DW5600SK-1 watch is highly versatile and also retains its original case design with a square silhouette. The new pieces of the Clear Skeleton series are now available for purchase online and in-store at G-SHOCK Soho and [Macy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-label-apparel).

Image Credit: Kosten

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Clear Skeleton Watches:** The Clear Skeleton watch trend allows for more unique and customizable watch designs to emerge.
- **Transparent Resin Materials:** The use of transparent resin materials in watches disrupts traditional materials and introduces new possibilities for durability and design.
- **Hybrid Digital/analog Watches:** The hybrid watch trend offers innovative opportunities for watches to combine features from both digital and analog watch designs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Watch Industry:** The Clear Skeleton and Transparent Resin Materials trends offer innovative opportunities for watch manufacturers to create unique and customizable watches.
- **Fashion Industry:** The Clear Skeleton and Transparent Resin Materials trends create opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate unique and modern watch designs into their collections.
- **Technology Industry:** The Hybrid Digital/Analog watch trend offers opportunities for tech companies to create innovative new product lines and to crossover into the watch industry.

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