# X-Ray Vision Watches This Funky Watch Flashes from a Normal Image to X-Ray Vision By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-watch References: [gadgetsandgear](http://www.gadgetsandgear.com/time-is-short-watch.html) Using simulated x-ray imaging technology, this funky watch flashes you 3D images of a hand in normal photographic view as well as a skeletal outline. This piece called ‘Time is Short’ changes its watch face display with every slight movement of your wrist—at one moment, you see a normal hand wearing a black watch, and the next, a skeletal view of it all. This funky watch does not have a traditional watch face—rather than using the circle space to tell time, it is used as a canvas to display a picture. To tell time, you’d be looking at an analog clock that is worn by the hand in the image. Essentially, you see a watch inside a watch, kind of like some form of inception. The Time is Short watch completely pushes the boundaries of watch design and will make people do a double take. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simulated X-ray Imaging:** Opportunity for creating innovative products that use simulated x-ray imaging technology to provide unique and interactive experiences. - **Disruptive Watch Design:** Potential for reimagining traditional watch design by using unconventional canvas and display techniques. - **Interactive Timepieces:** Opportunity to develop watches that display dynamic and changing images to enhance user engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion industry can explore incorporating simulated x-ray imaging and unconventional watch designs to create unique and trendy accessories. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Gaming and entertainment industry can leverage simulated x-ray imaging technology to create immersive experiences and interactive virtual worlds. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use simulated x-ray imaging to create visually captivating and thought-provoking artworks and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Miniature Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring.md) - [Robotic-Themed Retro Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Egyptian Mysticism Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciga-design-x-series-eye-of-horus.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md)