The New Amida Digitrend OSII Black Continues the Revival of an Emblematic 1970s Design
Amida has launched the Digitrend OSII Black, a new watch that revives its iconic 1970s design with a darker interpretation and a fully luminous display. This model evolves the Open Sapphire concept, featuring a transparent sapphire structure that exposes the movement and enhances visibility in darkness.
Why it matters
This release caters to watch enthusiasts and collectors interested in unique, retro-futuristic designs and horological innovations. It signifies the continued trend of reviving vintage aesthetics with modern engineering and materials in the luxury watch market.
46 seconds ago | ic_dehaze_black_24px Created with Sketch. By Denis Peshkov | ic_query_builder_black_24px Created with Sketch. 2 min read | When Amida returned in 2024, it brought back one of the most distinctive watch designs of the 1970s . The Digitrend , originally launched in 1976, stood apart from conventional watches with its horizontal digital display viewed through a prism, giving it the appearance of a futuristic LED watch. The concept was faithfully revived in 2025 by the Open Sapphire edition , which exposed much of the movement within a transparent sapphire structure. For 2026, Amida continues with the new Digitrend OSII Black (for Open Sapphire II Black), a darker interpretation that introduces a fully luminous display.
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