# Futuristic Propeller Watches The Kisai Blade Watch Has LED Hands and is USB-Powered By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisai-blade-watch References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/440115877904391343/Kisai-Blade-Watch-by-Tokyoflash) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/blade/) The Kisai blade watch resembles a [futuristic sundial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-worldtimer). From Tokyoflash, the [aviation-themed timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch) has LED hands and was inspired by automobiles. The [turbine style watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbine) rotates like a propeller to tell time. The watch has a stainless steel band with sandblasting detailing, giving it an industrial vibe. The timepiece is also available in a leather strap. Other styles include silver with blue LED digital tubes, black with green and gold with red. Truly a mark of the 21st century, the watch doesn't require batteries, but is USB-powered. The Kisai blade watch comes with its own cord, which can be plugged into a computer to recharge. A full charge takes approximately 3.5 hours and will last a month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **LED Hands in Timepieces:** Opportunity for innovation in creating timepieces with LED hands, providing a futuristic and unique display of time. - **Usb-powered Watches:** The rise of USB-powered watches opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the watch industry, allowing for more sustainable and convenient timekeeping. - **Industrial-style Watch Design:** The popularity of industrial-style watch design creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating timepieces that blend industrial aesthetics with modern functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Manufacturing:** Watch manufacturers can explore the incorporation of LED hands and USB-powered technology to create innovative timepieces that stand out in the market. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of industrial-style watch design by offering unique and stylish timepieces that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can extend its reach into the watch market by developing USB-powered timepieces that align with the growing demand for sustainable and tech-integrated products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Futuristic Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Textured Turbine-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oris-propilot-date.md) - [Luxe Joystick Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md)