# Loading Bar Tech Timepieces Tokyoflash's Watch Design Displays Time as a Waiting Screen By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-design References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/loading-watch-tokyo-flash/25887/) & [blog.tokyoflash](http://blog.tokyoflash.com/2013/01/loading-watch-shows-time-as-computer-progress-bar/) This latest [watch design idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech) for Tokyoflash is reminiscent of the time when we were a lot more patient with technology. Some may not remember, but humans used to wait a lot longer for activities to be accomplished on our tech devices. During such sequences, there would often be a [loading bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d20-digital-watch) that would notify the user of how long until their request was completed. 'Loading...' is a watch that commemorates this once common anticipation by integrating it into how it tells time. The time display is a little complex, but this is what makes it so brilliant. The white [retro-style digital lettering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire) and designs contrast effectively against the oversized black screen. This watch design may get one to think about time differently as it is almost a commentary on how we often hope for time to go by faster, but we should really be enjoying each moment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Retro-inspired Timepieces:** Opportunity for watchmakers to create designs that pay homage to older technologies and evoke nostalgia. - **Innovative Time Display:** Potential for the development of unique ways to display time on watches, pushing the boundaries of traditional watch design. - **Time and Technology Integration:** Possibility for watches to integrate elements of technology and create a symbiotic relationship between time and digital experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Manufacturing:** Opportunity for watch manufacturers to explore new design concepts and cater to a niche market with a preference for retro-inspired timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Potential for fashion brands to collaborate with watchmakers and create unique, statement pieces that incorporate innovative time displays. - **Technology Gadgets:** Chance for tech companies to explore the fusion of technology and fashion by developing timepieces that integrate loading bar elements as a unique selling point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Half-Hour Timepiece Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md)