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Arcadia LCD watch for retro gamers.

Design submitted by Lloyd from Australia.

Lloyd says: ”Arcadia” is an LCD concept watch design with a choice of 3 fun displays to tell you the time: one has alien invaders similar to the ones in some retro arcade games, another has rain clouds and the other jellyfish. So, hopefully, there’s something to appeal to everyone.

The time is displayed enigmatically using shadow numbers which are disguised either as the alien invaders’ missiles, as rain falling from the rain clouds or as the jellyfishes’ tentacles. In addition, there are animations showing the alien invaders firing missiles, the rain clouds raining and the jellyfish shimmering. These can be set to run every 5, 10 or 15 minutes.

Arcadia has a date mode, an alarm and is USB rechargeable via a computer. It also has an EL backlight which makes the display easier to read at night. The watch’s case and strap are made from stainless steel and are available in silver or black, but other colours are a possibility too. The LCD display is available in different colours and is “always on”.

This design would appeal to anyone who likes retro gadgets, video games, nature, the ocean, puzzles and creativity.

It stands out because it has 3 engaging and easy-to-read cryptic displays that can be changed to suit your mood.

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Arcadia LCD watch for retro gamers., 4.2 out of 5 based on 60 ratings

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This entry was posted on Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 11:53 18 and is filed under Design Submissions, Watch Designs. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

27 Responses to “Arcadia LCD watch for retro gamers.”

  1. avatar Tokyoflash Japan Product Design Studio says:
    January 14th 2013 at 11:55 32

    The way those numbers are shown with that 3D type effect, is really very clever – well done Lloyd.
    I’m placing my order for a Space Invaders one now!

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  2. avatar Naggarok says:
    January 14th 2013 at 12:28 26

    Another good one Lloyd, I’d defnitely buy this when it gets made!

    And I mean when.

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  3. avatar Dianekmt says:
    January 14th 2013 at 12:44 43

    The digits on this watch are extremely clever, easy to read, and also very cool as well. I can see this design being very popular. It would appeal to oldies like me, and also a young audience. This watch display brings back lots of memories. I really want one (or two)! PLEASE tokyoflash, make this one.

    Diane.

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  4. avatar Pete says:
    January 14th 2013 at 17:44 35

    Hey Lloyd, Probably my new favorite of your designs, its awesome! Loving the satin black especially in space invaders mode! The time telling is uber simple but uber effective and cryptic. I think I’d be tempted to make the 6 & 9 more similar (but rotated obviously) for more continuity but that is my only critism (and thats pushing it) Excellent work Lloyd, best of luck sir 5/Y! :D >:o@

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  5. avatar Patrick says:
    January 14th 2013 at 17:59 54

    Hi Mushy, really cryptic reading, because I did not understand right away.
    This 3D effect with the shadow relief is just great!
    Very very nice this design.
    5 * / Yes of course!

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  6. avatar xian says:
    January 15th 2013 at 02:40 18

    Hey, mushy! Great use of vertical lines, and I love the retro gaming touch! 5* and yes!

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  7. avatar Heather says:
    January 15th 2013 at 08:02 14

    i love the digits…i would probably like them even better without the aliens, clouds, or jellyfish…just the lines are awesome! of the three choices, though, i like the aliens :)

    5* for the AMAZING digits!

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  8. avatar Samukun says:
    January 16th 2013 at 07:11 14

    Adorable idea! I would let the clouds look a little different and the other things too – not all the same. The numbers are nice and would work alone too as display. But letting them be jellish, rainish and laserish is so cute. Gooood luck Lloyd and GAME START :D

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  9. avatar dzign555 says:
    January 20th 2013 at 13:52 58

    We fight to survive, Runnin’ to stay alive
    Our bodies achin’ and tired, there’s no where to hide
    Our cover’s been blown away-ay
    Space invaders (Space invaders)

    :)

    The watch needs an hourly chime of an invader being shot. You know – eechow, eechow! :)

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  10. avatar Jose says:
    January 31st 2013 at 03:59 36

    I really like the concept
    Great job as usual and a very interesting concept.

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  11. avatar mushy says:
    January 31st 2013 at 13:09 04

    Thanx a lot, Jose! :)

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  12. avatar Cucucachew says:
    February 1st 2013 at 03:33 17

    Great design, Lloyd! Very creative. :-)

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  13. avatar tsr21 says:
    February 5th 2013 at 11:51 09

    Great design. Sure to appeal to all the geeks and nerds and all other sectors of this growing market!

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