# Abstract Rorschach Timekeepers The Rorschach Tokyo Flash Watch Displays Mind-Bending Numbers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-to-read-watch References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362244/A-Watch-That-Uses-Rorschach-Inspired-Inkblots-To-Display-The-Time/) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/rorschach) Tokyo Flash’s ‘Rorschach ePaper Watch’ is a hard-to-read watch that tells time in a complex way. If you’re someone who needs to see the time with just a quick glance at your wrist, this is likely not the watch for you. The watch isn't an analog one, but it doesn't even seem like a digital one either, because it's numbers are so abstract. But the watch is artful and mind-testing, challenging the wearer to decode the numbers within the inkblot-like images on its watchface. The top right hand of the watch shows a representation of the hour and the bottom left shows the minutes. For even more of a challenge, wearers can switch from “easy” to “hard mode.” This would sure be one fun watch to wear for the next occasion someone asks you what time it is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Timepieces:** Opportunities to create artistic and unique watches that challenge wearers to decode the time in abstract ways. - **Complex Watch Design:** Designers can explore complex ways of displaying time, offering a new challenge for wearers. - **Mind-bending Interfaces:** Innovative interfaces can be designed to provide a unique, thought-provoking experience for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Industry:** The watch industry can explore artistic and unique designs that challenge users to decode the time in abstract ways. - **Tech Industry:** Innovative interfaces and complex design can be applied to smartwatches and other wearables to create a new experience for users. - **Art and Design Industry:** Artists and designers can experiment with combining art and technology to create new and innovative timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Time Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock.md) - [Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-delaunay-watch.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Robotic-Themed Retro Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Perplexing Artistic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otsuka-lotec-no5-kai.md) - [Half-Hour Timepiece Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch.md) - [Graphic Art-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-1-round-m.md)