# Celestic Disc Timepieces The Anicorn Modern Watches Replace the Hands with Discs to Tell the Time By M | Published 2016-02-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-watches References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/anicorn-launches-latest-watch-collection-that-ditches-watch-hands/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [anicorn-watches](http://anicorn-watches.com/) Offering a divergent design from traditional timepieces are the [Anicorn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch) modern watches that creatively omit the use of hands all together and opt for [rotating discs to tell the time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours). The lack of hands give the watch the aesthetic of a sun dial with the focus on the mesmerizing discs that move in sync. The Anicorn watches celebrate the Kepler-452b exoplanet that [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-nasa-watch-concept) recently discovered floating around in space using the K2 project. In honor of the discovery, the timepieces use a series of concentric colored discs that replicate the way the planets orbit around the sun to tell the time. The coloring of the watches and the bands are also inspired by space suits with grey, black and silver colorings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Disc Timepieces:** The trend towards timepieces that favor rotating discs instead of the traditional hands provide an opportunity for watch manufacturers to innovate and experiment with unique designs. - **Space-themed Accessories:** The popularity of space-themed Anicorn watches could potentially usher in a trend for other accessories in a similar style, creating new markets for companies to explore. - **Kepler-452b Inspiration:** The use of Kepler-452b as inspiration for the Anicorn watches represents an opportunity to incorporate popular science themes and concepts into product design and marketing strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watchmaking:** The innovation and popularity of Anicorn watches provide watch manufacturers with the opportunity to cater to a consumer market interested in cutting-edge designs and functional timepieces. - **Fashion:** The unique design elements of the Anicorn watches could inspire a trend in space-themed fashion, creating a potential new market for fashion designers. - **Consumer Goods:** The Anicorn watches’ innovative use of rotating discs to tell time showcases the importance of standing out in the crowded consumer goods market and experimenting with unique product designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Black Hole-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Minimalist Mars Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-nasa-watch-concept.md) - [Orbiting Time Display Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md)