# Disposable Watches Adhesive Timeflex By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disposable-watches-the-timeflex-can-be-stuck-to-the-skin References: [solovyovdesign](http://www.solovyovdesign.com/) Timeflex is a [disposable concept watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept) that is adhesive with a transparent skin, allowing you to stick it to your skin or clothes. It comes with a [touch screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2), a strong power supply, control buttons and a flexible transparent base. There is also protective tape on the watch so that it doesn't get damaged. You can also use the watch's stop watch, timer and set button. **Implications** - The timeflex watch was created specifically for people who need to know the time in situations where wearing a watch isn't always an option. People who are swimmers often like to know their lap times and this watch is perfect because it can [stick right to their skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) or bathing suit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disposable Technology:** The concept of wearable disposable technology has the potential to revolutionize industries by lowering the cost of ownership and reducing waste. - **Adhesive Wearables:** The application of adhesives to wearable technology opens up new possibilities for product design and user experience. - **Flexible Displays:** Flexible and transparent displays have the potential to bring new levels of functionality to wearable technology, such as the Timeflex watch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness and Sports:** Disposable wearable technology like the Timeflex watch has the potential to change the way people track fitness and performance in these industries. - **Medical Devices:** Adhesive wearable technology could be used in medical devices that need to be applied to the skin, enabling more comfortable and convenient monitoring of patients. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disposable and adhesive wearable technology could lead to a new class of fashion and accessories that integrate technology in new and exciting ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sauna-Friendly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-cpp002.md) - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md) - [Heat-Resistant Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatresistant-watch.md) - [Self-Referential Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-urban-pop.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md)