# Sundial-Inspired Time Trackers The ViLIGHT Watch Uses Natural Light to Reveal the Time By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilight-watch References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/vilight-watch-design-was-inspired-by-the-eye/) & [menghsun-design.blogspot](http://menghsun-design.blogspot.com/) The ViLIGHT Watch from Menghsun Wu features a unique face that tells time using natural light. The light passes over the three openings in the watch used to tell the hours, minutes and seconds. Wu says that the ViLIGHT Watch is based on the human eye, but I personally think it looks more like a sundial. Regardless of its inspiration, the ViLIGHT Watch is a cool design that I wouldn't be surprised to see on store shelves sooner rather than later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Light Time Tracking:** Opportunity to develop innovative products that use natural light for time tracking. - **Innovative Watch Design:** Opportunity to create unique watch designs that capture consumer attention. - **Bridging Old and New Technologies:** Opportunity to incorporate traditional and innovative technologies together. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Innovative watch designs can disrupt the fashion accessories market. - **Smartwatch:** Natural light-based smartwatches can disrupt the time tracking capabilities of traditional smartwatches. - **Sustainable Technology:** Incorporating natural light for time tracking can promote sustainable technology in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Illuminating Minimalist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-modello-cinque-unilight.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md)