# Moon-Mimicking Rotational Watches This Rotational Watch Face is Inspired by a Lunar Eclipse By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotational-watch-face References: [ckie](http://www.ckie.com/collections/new-designs/products/lunaround-watch) & [projectswatches](http://projectswatches.com/shop/product-category/collections/alex-garzon/) Colombian designer Alex Garzon was inspired by a natural phenomenon when he drafted this rotational watch face. The circular watch has a simple dial and background that is color-blocked to resemble a [lunar eclipse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-attesa-collection). Exuding an overall science-esque feel, the Lunaround watch is minimalist and clean-cut. The watch’s face is nontraditional, because every aspect of it is constantly moving. Its hour hand, shaped like a [crescent moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept), rotates a full cycle every 12 hours. The accompanying [full moon is rotating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours) as well, though it’s very slow and barely noticeable. There is even a digital hour indicator bar inside the moon that is continuously switching. The simplistic design is finished off with red minute and second hands for an accent of color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, 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 - **Rotational Watch Faces:** The trend for constantly moving watch faces presents an opportunity for designers to incorporate unique and creative features. - **Lunar-inspired Timepieces:** Designers can take inspiration from natural phenomena like lunar eclipses to create minimalist and science-themed watch designs. - **Minimalist Time-telling:** The popularity of simple, clean-cut watches offers an opportunity for designers to create timeless designs that resonate with consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** The watch industry can leverage the trend for unique and constantly moving watch faces to create new products that appeal to consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** The popularity of minimalist and science-themed watch designs can open up new market opportunities for fashion and accessory brands. - **Design:** The trend for lunar-inspired and minimalist watch designs can inspire designers to create unique and visually appealing products for a variety of industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar1622-watch.md) - [Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-eclipse-hybrid-watch.md) - [Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip-clock.md) - [Moon-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch.md) - [Space Exploration-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-snoopy-moonswatch.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) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md)