The Kisai Logo LCD Watch Has a Display that Needs to be Deciphered
Wes Walcott — September 25, 2012 — Tech
References: tokyoflash & gizmodo
Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is known for coming up with some incredibly original timepieces, and the Kisai Logo LCD watch is no exception. The watch has a stainless shell casing and trim, so it's durable and won't tarnish easily. It also features a striking mirrored display and sleek acetate strap, so it's a stylish accessory that goes well with both casual and more formal attire.
However, unless you've owned a watch from Tokyoflash in the past, you might have a little difficulty adapting to the way the watch tells time. The number of minutes are easy enough to figure out because they're always digitally displayed in number form on the watch face, but to determine the hours you need to look at the block pattern that surrounds the minutes. If you really want to get technical, there's even a hidden binary mode which requires you to analyze and count a display full of seemingly arbitrary blocks to decode the actual time.
If you think you've got the knowhow to decrypt time, or if you just like having an unusual watch as a conversation piece, the Kisai Logo LCD watch is currently available in black, white and blue finishes.
However, unless you've owned a watch from Tokyoflash in the past, you might have a little difficulty adapting to the way the watch tells time. The number of minutes are easy enough to figure out because they're always digitally displayed in number form on the watch face, but to determine the hours you need to look at the block pattern that surrounds the minutes. If you really want to get technical, there's even a hidden binary mode which requires you to analyze and count a display full of seemingly arbitrary blocks to decode the actual time.
If you think you've got the knowhow to decrypt time, or if you just like having an unusual watch as a conversation piece, the Kisai Logo LCD watch is currently available in black, white and blue finishes.
Trend Themes
1. Encrypted Watches - There is an opportunity for watchmakers to innovate through creating watches with code-encrypted displays, encouraging users to decipher the time.
2. Binary Time-telling - The creation of watches that read in binary provides an opportunity for watchmakers to create a new trend and market to tech-oriented consumers.
3. Innovative Time-telling - There is an opportunity for watchmakers to create unique time-telling displays, pushing the boundaries and generating consumer interest.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - Watchmakers have the opportunity to create disruptive and original time-telling displays to differentiate themselves in the market.
2. Fashion - The production of unique and innovative watches provides fashion brands with an opportunity to expand their offerings and appeal to tech-savvy consumers.
3. Technology - Companies creating technology functionality for watches have an opportunity to integrate security features such as code-encrypted displays to enhance user privacy and experience.
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