The Angle Timepiece is Tilted a Touch to Enable Easy Glances
Amelia Roblin — January 14, 2015 — Fashion
References: rayyantoh & yankodesign
It doesn't take a terribly effortful movement to check the time of day, but this slanted watch concept makes the experience just a little more ergonomic by modifying the way that the analog face lies across your arm.
Firstly, you may notice that the placement of the 12 o'clock notch has been rotated, making it easy for the wearer to read the hour upright, even when his forearm is outstretched in front of him. Rayyan Toh's little red marking reminds the user that noon and midnight positions are no longer represented on the perpendicular. A close look at the entire head of the chronograph will reveal that this too has been tweaked. The surface is ever-so-slightly inclined for a better view of this slanted watch.
Firstly, you may notice that the placement of the 12 o'clock notch has been rotated, making it easy for the wearer to read the hour upright, even when his forearm is outstretched in front of him. Rayyan Toh's little red marking reminds the user that noon and midnight positions are no longer represented on the perpendicular. A close look at the entire head of the chronograph will reveal that this too has been tweaked. The surface is ever-so-slightly inclined for a better view of this slanted watch.
Trend Themes
1. Slanted Timepieces - Designing watches with a slight incline to make it easier for the wearer to read the analog face.
2. Ergonomic Watch Concepts - Creating watches that modify the way the analog face lies across the wearer's arm for improved comfort and readability.
3. Rotated 12 O'clock Notch - Innovating the positioning of the 12 o'clock notch on watches for easy upright reading when the wearer's forearm is outstretched in front of them.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - Leading watch companies can incorporate ergonomic designs into their products to provide enhanced user experience and to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
2. Design - Designers can explore new ways to modify the face and positioning of watches to improve readability and create unique product offerings for their clients.
3. Fashion - Fashion brands can incorporate slanted timepieces into their collections as a trendy and functional accessory for their customers.
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