# Mysterious Twilight Timepieces The 'Retro-Futurism' Watch is Dark and Changeable By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-futurism-watch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/04/crystal-wrist/) & [ksl-design](http://www.ksl-design.com/) Inspired by the magic of [fiber optics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock), Carson Leong designed this 'Retro-Futurism' watch with a glossy-cut face and a dark phantom facade. This unique [crystal wristband](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10) reveals 12 facets that designate each hour. Its glowing dial and hand are only visible when the 'Retro-Futurism' watch is both on and perceived frontally, creating a kaleidoscopic appearance from the side. Check out the featured gallery to see the details of this timeless timepiece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fiber Optic Fashion:** Opportunities for integrating fiber optic technology into fashion accessories, creating unique and eye-catching designs. - **Illusionary Timepieces:** Innovations in watch design that play with perception and create visual illusions. - **Kaleidoscopic Aesthetics:** Emerging trends in product design that embrace vibrant and ever-changing patterns reminiscent of kaleidoscopes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of fiber optic technology into accessories, such as watches, bracelets, and necklaces. - **Watch Design:** Opportunities for watch designers to create timepieces that utilize optical illusions to display time in a unique and captivating way. - **Product Design:** Innovations in product design across various industries to incorporate kaleidoscopic aesthetics into their products, creating visually stunning and dynamic experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Shimmering Rotating Art Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freak-x-crystalium.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Collaborative Retrograde Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-timechanger.md)