One alternative I thought of for my project of the Art Nouveau and Clockpunk wristwatch that I described in my last post was a Cyberpunk wristwatch. Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on a futuristic, dystopian society where advanced technology and cybernetic implants are prevalent. A Cyberpunk wristwatch would be utilitarian in design, with a focus on displaying the bare electronics. The watch band would be made of metal, with an LCD screen that displays the time in a simple, digital font. The interface would be simple and straightforward, with the primary goal of displaying time accurately. The watch would have additional features such as a stopwatch, countdown timer, and alarm. These features would be accessible through a series of buttons on the side of the watch.

I love the idea of taking something as traditional as a wristwatch and turning it on its head with a totally modern, futuristic aesthetic. It would be like a wearable piece of technology, something that would fit right in with the world of Blade Runner, The Matrix, or Cyberpunk 2099.

Of course, this would require a totally different set of skills and materials. Instead of intricate gears and clockwork mechanisms, I’d have to dive into electronics. I’d need to learn how to program the watch’s software, figure out how to make the LCD display work, and design a circuit board that would feel ergonomic.

On my search for inspiration, I found two examples of a cyberpunk wristwatch that people had created which were very similar to my idea for an alternative. The difference was the watch bands which were leather or fabric bands here but my idea was a steel or black metal bands with geometric linkages.

A Cyberpunk wristwatch would be perfect for those who appreciate the futuristic and utilitarian design, I’m still drawn to the idea of creating a more traditional, handcrafted timepiece. There’s something really special about the artistry and craftsmanship of an intricately designed mechanical watch. But I think it’s important to explore all the possibilities and see where my creativity takes me.

References

https://www.neondystopia.com/what-is-cyberpunk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk

https://www.tindie.com/products/hcli/cyberpunk-inspired-watch/

https://www.steamship.cc/steampunking-the-spikenzie-labs-soldertime-watch/

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