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Radius-Resting Wristwatches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Side Watch' Sits on the Inside of the Wrist to Better Show Time

— November 20, 2015 — Tech
Designer Charles Joseph created the 'Side Watch,' which sits on the inside of one's wrist -- known as the radius. This unique wristwatch better tells the wearer what time it is without them having the move their hand at all.

The Side Watch is perfect for driving or working on the computer because it doesn't require any movement. The high-tech design clasps together further away from your wrist and closer to the wearer's elbow. This leaves room for the bracelet to use an extended screen to display the digital time, date and temperature.

This device can also connect to one's smartphone and be used as a smartwatch or wearable tech device. The Bluetooth connectivity allows users to connect to any wireless sources no matter where they are.
Trend Themes
1. Radius-resting Watches - Designing a wristwatch that sits on the inside of one's wrist, like the 'Side Watch' is a disruptive innovation opportunity that enhances user accessibility and convenience.
2. Extended-screen Wristwatches - An extended screen that allows for the display of digital time, date, and temperature as seen in the 'Side Watch' showcases a disrupted trend that highlights user preferences for more technological and sophisticated styles.
3. Smart-connectivity Wearable Tech - The ability of a wristwatch to function as a smartwatch device with the added bonus of Bluetooth connectivity presents an opportunity to tackle present-day user needs that require both style and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking Industry - The watchmaking industry stands to benefit greatly from incorporating disruptive innovation and technological advancement into its traditional goal of providing users with convenient and functional time displays.
2. Smartwatch Industry - The Smartwatch industry should take note of innovative design changes seen in 'Side Watch' and consider new design directions to meet the needs of consumers who desire more hybrid designs.
3. Wearable Technology Industry - Producing wristwatches that can double up as wearable technology devices mirrors the trend in the industry to produce devices with multifunctional capabilities and enhances future expansion of the wearable technology industry.
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