While some people may think of chopsticks when they first lay eyes on the Cross Over Watch, others will think of the classic game pick up sticks. In place of traditional hands, the face boasts long sticks that could very well make reading the time a lot harder. While some designers focus on making such a task easier, it appears that the Cross Over Watch is simply concerned with form.
The Cross Over Watch was designed by Denis Guidone. Although considered a unisex design, the all black colorway is much more masculine that gender-neutral. Made out of stainless steel, the strap is available either in leather or silicone band. The hands are different colors to tell them apart.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Abstract Timepiece Design
- Designers can explore innovative ways to reimagine traditional timepiece designs by incorporating abstract elements like long sticks instead of traditional hands.
- Gender-specific Timepieces
- There is an opportunity for designers to create timepieces that cater specifically to different gender preferences, like the masculine all black colorway of the Cross Over Watch.
- Alternative Timekeeping Methods
- The use of long sticks instead of traditional hands in the Cross Over Watch opens up possibilities for exploring alternative ways to represent time, challenging the conventional approach.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Watch Manufacturing
- Watch manufacturers can tap into the demand for unique and abstract timepieces by incorporating innovative designs like the Cross Over Watch into their product lines.
- Fashion Accessories
- In the fashion accessories industry, there is an opportunity for brands to offer gender-specific timepieces that cater to different style preferences and aesthetics.
- Product Design
- Product designers can explore disruptive innovation in timepiece design by reimagining traditional methods of timekeeping and incorporating abstract elements, like the use of long sticks in the Cross Over Watch.
