# Planetary Pocket Watches Torbit Time-Orbit Watch by Evan Yiwei Ma is Out of This World By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torbit-time-orbit-watch-by-evan-yiwei-ma References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/05/29/time-is-so-orbital/) & [evanyiweima.blogspot](http://evanyiweima.blogspot.com/) Outer space is a magnificent place that has influenced the human race over a long history. Now, we have an [orbiting watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours). The Torbit Time-Orbit Watch designed by Evan Yiwei Ma is a futuristic unique way to tell the time. It’s quite simple. The center ring sits in the middle of a band (pretty standard for a watch); however, it possess no hour or minute hands. The clock displays a digital time that rotates around the ring corresponding to the spot of the minute hand (on a regular watch). The watch is influenced by the orbiting of the planets in the Solar System. Extraterrestrial timekeeping at its best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Planetary Timekeeping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop watches inspired by celestial bodies to create a unique and futuristic way of telling time. - **Orbiting Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore designs that incorporate the concept of orbiting in different products for an out-of-this-world aesthetic. - **Digital Rotational Displays:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create digital displays that rotate around a central element, offering a fresh take on traditional time-telling methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional designs and functionality in watches to cater to consumers seeking unique timepieces. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate orbital and celestial concepts into various product designs to attract customers looking for otherworldly aesthetics. - **Digital Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital rotational display technologies that can be integrated into different products, opening up possibilities for new interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Black Hole-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star.md) - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Celestially Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-desk-clock.md)