# Rotating Orb Timepieces The Orbis Hand Watch Incorporates Spheres Over Hands By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbis-hand-watch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/11/23/hands-are-so-yesterday/) The Orbis Hand Watch has been designed unlike any other timepiece out there to provide wearers with an accessory that is completely unorthodox and unique. Designed by Alireza Asadi, the timepiece works by incorporating a series of orbs for the hours, minutes and seconds that will rotate to always display the correct number. This creates a more [fluid motion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock) to be admired without the need for [traditional arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch) to keep the it appealing to look at multiple times a day. The Orbis Hand Watch incorporates electromagnetic induction charging that can be accessed with the accompanying stand to ensure you can easily charge the timepiece when you aren't wearing it. This also puts the watch on display to be admired as a clock when not being worn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rotating Orb Timepieces:** Watches and clocks that utilize rotating orbs over traditional hands for time-telling. - **Electromagnetic Induction Charging Watches:** Watches that feature electromagnetic induction charging to allow for easy and convenient charging. - **Unorthodox Timepiece Design:** Watches and clocks with unique and unconventional designs that incorporate spheres or other non-traditional elements for time-telling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessory:** Opportunities for creative fashion designers and tech companies to collaborate and create innovative and unique timepieces as a fashion accessory. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for electronics companies to infuse more style and design into wearable technology such as watches and introduce new charging methods such as electromagnetic induction charging. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunities for luxury watch brands to differentiate themselves by incorporating unique features and unconventional designs in their timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Orbiting Time Display Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours.md) - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md)