# Gem-Filled Watches Vlad Icobet's Shine By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-07 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-filled-high-tech-watches-vlad-icobets-shine References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/05/07/talk-about-a-really-shiny-watch/) The Shine, designed by Vlad Icobet, is a [high tech watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10) which combines [luxury and fashion with advanced materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10). The concept watch, which is made of [ceramic filled with white gemstones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-2100-series-rainbow-watch), uses an advanced touch-sensitive laser technology system. This is what I'd call bangin' high-tech bling. If you want to see the time of day, simply touch the logo to activate the unique laser projection system. **Implications** - When catering to the high-tech, style-conscious society that has developed, combining both experimental technology with a luxury style is like hitting a jackpot. Companies whose products are stylish and top-notch in technology will have customers hounding them down to create enough for everyone, particularly the young wealthy entrepreneurs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-tech Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in combining experimental technology with luxury style to cater to the high-tech, style-conscious society. - **Advanced Materials:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in using advanced materials like ceramic and gemstones to create unique products. - **Touch-sensitive Technology:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in developing touch-sensitive laser technology systems for various applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the trend of high-tech fashion by incorporating experimental technology into their designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have the opportunity to create innovative products by using advanced materials like ceramic and gemstones. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in touch-sensitive technology can disrupt the market by developing advanced touch-sensitive laser technology systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Slick Smart Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Futuristic Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10.md) - [Luxe Joystick Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon.md)