# Ambiguous Timber Timekeepers The Kisai Maru Wood is a Classy Timepiece That Discretely Tells Time By Michael Hines | Published 2013-09-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisai-maru-wood References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/tokyoflash-kisai-maru-wood-lcd-watch-displays-time-in-one-simple-curved-line/) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/kisai/maru_wood/) The Kisai Maru Wood is easily one of the classiest timepieces ever made by [Tokyoflash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led). The [Japanese watch company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-zen-garden) made its name creating futuristic wristwatches with faces that were almost impossible to read. Nowadays, its watches still have a future-forward look, but the faces are easier to read and the watches themselves are a lot more fashionable. The Kisai Maru Wood comes in [two different types of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock): red sandalwood with a dark sandalwood accent or maple wood with a red sandalwood accent. The watch's face is LCD but its screen is always on. The time is told by looking at the dashes on the face; the dash pointing out is used for the minutes and the dash pointing in is used for the hour. The Kisai Maru Wood is on sale now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Classy Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop timepieces with classic and elegant designs while incorporating modern technology for enhanced functionality. - **Futuristic Wristwatches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wristwatches that embrace a futuristic aesthetic while prioritizing legibility and fashion-forward designs. - **Always-on LCD Screens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of LCD screens that are constantly on, offering continuous visibility and convenience in various consumer electronic devices. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs and technologies to create unique and fashionable timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology to develop accessories that blend style and functionality while incorporating cutting-edge materials and features. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with watchmakers and fashion designers to develop consumer electronic devices that prioritize both aesthetics and usability, such as always-on displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork.md) - [Stealthy Japanese Woodcraft Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2100b1a.md) - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Rugged Swordsmith-Designed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrgb2000js.md) - [Chic Celestial Ombre Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-lx-gmt-us-special-edition.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md)