Design submitted by Sam of Borg.
Sam says:ย This watch is inspired by the Borg stasis alkoven displays used in Star Trek. The were so called plasma discs used as sophisticated stand-by lights for sleeping Borg – cybernetic aliens.
In the real world plasma discs are already available in 7cm diameter, rarely smaller, so the biggest challenge for this watch would be the size. Combining it with an analog watch is already possible.
The plasma light is used as extraordinary backlight. It is off normally, but can be switched on for a short or a longer time. The latter option would be cool in a club. Additional LEDs light up the translucent acetate edges of the straps which guide the light with a fibre optic effect.
As Star Trek fans know from Seven of Nine, technics can be sexy. So I chose an elegant design for the watch and fused it with the technical elements. This is a watch for active people – the exact opposite of the inspiring stasis alkovens. It’s a sporty and squirrely watch that draws attention but stays elegant and fashionable at the same time.
Thank you to Gregory Ross who allowed me to use his plasma disc images, the watch displays are based upon.
Sorry for taking so long to post this up Sam.
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Thank you Toky, and don’t worry. If it’s a good design, it should work anytime ๐
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With all respect towards Jobby and Patrick from France who made plasma globe concepts before. Maybe this is the way how to do it. I just hope for a plasma watch.
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Blog fans…seriously…only 3.6?! Come on, this is WAY better! Ten stars from me!
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Hehe, thank you DZ! Look, it fight it’s way up ๐
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This is without doubt this is the best Analogue watch design I have ever seen on the Tokyo Flash Design Blog so far. Surely this Watch Concept deserves to be constructed. Resistance is futile
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This so cool! The lighting! The electricity! Feel so high, so ergenetic! 5 stars!
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All i can say is WOW!!!!!!, I don’t do analogue so much but this will be a reason to get one ๐ 5/Y
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Thank you everybody for the support!
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Nice to see this one on the blog, it took a while but was well worth the wait! 5/Y I would assimilate this! ๐
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Thank you Pete! Yes, it was in stasis hehe.
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I love the design. It is very interesting. I especially like the black and green version. However, I am not a fan of analog. I say yes only for the black and green version because i like that color combination in almost all watches.
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Thank you Hanson for your thoughts! Cool you found your favorite watch ๐ I see your point about being analog. I think if this plasma disc would get combined with a design like my Cypher ( http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2011/10/cypher-rotating-quarters-watch-design ) or the CLB, then it would rock even more, being less traditionally analog.
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Please tell me I can buy one of these!!!!
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Sorry bud, it’s all a dream at the moment. But thanks for the appreciation!
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thank you for the indicators. this is very cool. ๐ 5*
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Hahaha, yeah ๐ Thank you Heather!
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Congrats on the Kisai Online, Sam! Finally! Unfortunately, I can’t buy one just yet…need to save my pennies.
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Thank you DZ!!! Yes finally ๐
I know such situations. But you still can watch Online watch online hehe
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Well put me on the list when this watch comes out, I’ll buy it.
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Thanks for the possible future purchase Nash!
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Woah i didn’t think much of it until i saw the electricity! awesome job!
signed byยฆ
Mr.Taco
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Yep, I think, there should be done something to let the watch look hot when the bizzbuzz is still off. But I’m glad, it pleases the Taco ๐
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Congratulations to Sam, for the “Online-watch”!
It is deserved.
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Thank you Patrick! Nice of you to tell. I hope I recieve my offline copy of it soon ๐
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This is a really magnificent design concept. I would wear this watch often if it were to become available to purchase. It would definitely be an attention getter. Thanks for sharing this neat idea. I hope that this watch gets put into production.
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Thank you WG for the comment! Sounds good and I hope the same!
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Sick! Would be in for a Black and Green if this is ever produced.
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Rawr you have a thing for this color combination hm? This animaly toxic hulky green and black rocksmost for me too because of the borg background. Thanks Rep for the comment!
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I’ll take 1 of each color please! Thanks!
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Yoohoo! That’s noted and now the watches just have to me made ๐
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I would absolutely purchase one of these watches. I love the green and it does remind you of the Borg. It is an amazing design and concept and I sure hope the watches go into production!!!
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I like the entire design except glowing straps (I think it mess with the display and make the watch like a toy). Nevertheless I like the plasma disc idea and would definitely buy some if they become real. 5*!
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Good hint Firdaus, thanks for this perspective!
Thank you for your comment too Matthew!
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The overall look is amazing. I like the red. If they use that kind of hands, I might buy even if it’s an analog.
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Thank you Makk ๐
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