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Wordy Watches

The Kisai Kaidoku Timepiece is Cool and Techy

— July 11, 2011 — Fashion
There are so many different watch designs out there that it really takes a lot to stand out these days, but the Kisai Kaidoku timepiece does just that. Instead of digital numbers or a classic clock face, it tells the time with words.

Designed by Tynan Mayhew, the Kisai Kaidoku watch went into production after he sent the concept to the Tokyoflash Design Studio Blog. The guys over there were so impressed that they decided to manufacture it.

The Kisai Kaidoku watch boasts a stainless steel case and buckle, a leather strap in a black or white finish and an electroluminescent backlight which glows blue, green or purple. It features the numbers one to twelve, which is read in sequence to tell the time.
Trend Themes
1. Wordy Watches - Watches that use words instead of traditional clock faces to tell time, using electroluminescent backlight to create a futuristic design.
2. Techy Timepieces - Watches that incorporate technology beyond traditional clock mechanisms, such as electroluminescent backlights and stylized designs.
3. Concept-to-manufacture - The idea that talented designers can create unique concepts and pitch them to manufacturers for mass production, leading to new and innovative products.
Industry Implications
1. Timepiece Manufacturing - Manufacturers of watches and timepieces that are seeking innovative and unique designs to stand out in a crowded market.
2. Consumer Electronics - Companies in the consumer electronics industry that incorporate unique and creative designs into their products to differentiate themselves from competitors.
3. Fashion and Accessories - The fashion industry and accessory makers can utilize this trend to create bold and futuristic accessories for consumers who want to stand out from the crowd with unique timepieces.
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