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Layered Steel Timepieces

These Minus-8 Traditional Watches Focus on Design Quality Over Technology

— November 6, 2015 — Fashion
While many watch designs these days are focusing on taking the wrist wear into the future -- adding ways to interact with the wearer and provide as much information as possible -- some brands want to stick to the traditional watches.

Instead of adding touch-screens or biometric data, these basic timepieces flaunt their well-made design. Minus-8 uses a technique of layering steel in six different steps, creating a durable strong and stunning watch.

The Minus 8 traditional watches come in various designs, some round, some square -- with different background colors to fit different personalities. Without reinventing the form of watches, the precise surgical design is timeless and lasts for generations. A perfect piece to pass on from father to son, this suave wrist wear is classic.
Trend Themes
1. Traditional Watch Design - Brands prioritizing well-made, classic watch designs over futuristic technology are disrupting the watch industry.
2. Layered Steel Technique - The use of layering steel in watchmaking is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create durable, strong timepieces.
3. Timeless Precision Design - The focus on precise surgical design is a trend disrupting the watch industry and appealing to consumers seeking timeless pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - Traditional watch designs and use of innovative materials like layered steel can disrupt the watchmaking industry and appeal to consumers looking for classic, durable pieces.
2. Luxury Goods - The timeless, elegant designs of Minus 8 traditional watches can disrupt the luxury goods industry and appeal to consumers looking for heirloom-quality items.
3. Fashion Accessories - In a market saturated with smartwatches and high-tech gadgets, the trend of well-made, classic watch designs with precise surgical details is disrupting the fashion accessories industry.
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