You've got 12 digits on your watch, but you're only ever really looking at two--the other 10 are just sitting there, doing nothing for you. One designer has obviously felt this annoyance and has found a way to combat it by creating a chronograph that only displays the present time. The Yves Buhar Vue Watch displays only the present hour to the owner, while hiding all other time signifiers in a cloak of mystery.
Now I am not one for gimmicky watches--that is, of course, unless they have an ultra sleek design like the Yves Buhar Vue Watch. If you're worried that this fine piece of arm candy is just a concept, never fret. It is currently being developed by Seiko with a market release of sometime this year.
Titillating Timepieces
The Yves Buhar Vue Watch Keeps You in the Present
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Timekeeping - Develop innovative wristwatches that simplify and create a more convenient time-telling experience for the wearer.
2. Minimalist Design - Create watches with uncommon designs that exude elegance, simplicity and functionality.
3. Smart Watches - Create watches that don't just tell time, but can monitor biometric data, control music, answer calls, read notifications, and perform a host of other functions.
Industry Implications
1. Horology - The horology sector could benefit from pushing the boundaries of digital watch design, such as with creating watches with only a current hour display.
2. Fashion - Collaborate with fashion designers on luxury watch designs that highlight simplicity and sleekness.
3. Consumer Electronics - Develop more flexible and convenient technology for smartwatches, that can eliminate the need to frequently pull out and operate cell phones.