The Ventura SPARC MGS Watch is a Man-Ran Chronograph
Meghan Young — March 15, 2011 — Eco
References: ventura.ch & ohgizmo
Although kinetically powered timepieces may not be anything new, the Ventura SPARC MGS watch takes that technology and puts a unique twist on it. Instead of powering the spring to keep the mechanical movements going inside, this watch powers its LCD display and other digital pieces by harnessing the wearers movements.
The simplicity of its design seems to offset the rather complicated method in which the Ventura SPARC MGS watch is powered. Of course, its sleekness is what makes this timepiece even more covetable aside from its obvious eco-friendly quality.
Essentially, the wearer's movements turn connecting gears within the Ventura SPARC MGS watch to repeatedly tension a spring (which is made visible). Once the spring is fully tensed, it powers a mini-generator that keeps everything running smoothly.
The simplicity of its design seems to offset the rather complicated method in which the Ventura SPARC MGS watch is powered. Of course, its sleekness is what makes this timepiece even more covetable aside from its obvious eco-friendly quality.
Essentially, the wearer's movements turn connecting gears within the Ventura SPARC MGS watch to repeatedly tension a spring (which is made visible). Once the spring is fully tensed, it powers a mini-generator that keeps everything running smoothly.
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic-powered Wearables - Develop wearables such as bracelets and fitness trackers that are powered by the wearer's movements and don't require frequent charging.
2. Eco-friendly Timepieces - Innovate eco-friendly timepieces that reduce carbon footprint by harnessing sources such as solar energy to power their movements.
3. Innovative Hybrid Watches - Design hybrid watches that combine traditional mechanical movements with digital display technology using kinetic energy to power the latter.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking Industry - Experiment with kinetic technology to develop environmentally sustainable watches with a unique product differentiation for eco-conscious consumers.
2. Fitness Industry - Manufacture fitness wearables that double up as eco-friendly timepieces by harnessing the kinetic energy generated from exercising for movement and activity tracking.
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - Integrate kinetic technology into smartwatches and fitness trackers to extend battery life and reduce reliance on charging devices.
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