# Ancient Greek Timepieces The Diana Watches Combine Ancient Symbols With New Technology By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diana-watch References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/diana-beautiful-and-sustainable-watch-by-tommaso-ceschi/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=207672) The [Diana Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-strawberry) is a new [concept watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch) from designer Tommaso Ceschi that marries ancient symbols with new technology. The Diana Watch has a face that is modeled after a sundial's and its band is filled with miniature solar cells. I will be the first to admit that the Diana Watch looks really, really tough to tell time on. Unless you have a working knowledge of Greek math symbols and [Roman numerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiomir-8-giorni), don't even begin to try and read this watch's face. Despite the watch's face being a little complicated, its awesome solar-powered battery isn't. This watch can theoretically never run out of power. Provided you live in a sunny climate, you could theoretically have a watch that never runs out of battery and is always on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ancient Symbols in Modern Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of ancient symbols into modern product designs for a unique and meaningful customer experience. - **Solar-powered Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered devices that offer sustainable and long-lasting energy solutions for wearable technology. - **Intuitive Timekeeping Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly timekeeping interfaces that simplify the reading of complex symbols and enhance the functionality of timepieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge ancient cultural elements with modern fashion to create unique and meaningful accessories. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the application of solar cell technology in different industries to capitalize on sustainable energy sources. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar power into wearable technology for longer battery life and reduced environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roman Architecture-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roma-watch.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Rope-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-watches1.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md) - [Egyptian Mysticism Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciga-design-x-series-eye-of-horus.md) - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Multiple Dice-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d20-digital-watch.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md)