# Minimalist Watch Collaborations Seiko and Issey Miyake Have Collaborated to Create the 1/6 Watch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16-watch References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/8/issey-miyake-seiko-1-6-watch-capsule-release) & [seikowatches](https://www.seikowatches.com/) SEIKO has collaborated with Issey Miyake in order to produce the 1/6 watch. The 1/6 watch features a simplistic design, that is intended to emphasize traditional watches in a digital age. Keeping with this theme, the watch has mechanical components. The watch's mechanical movement system will rotate at 2,160 RPM. The movement system is able to create a power reserve for up to 41 hours. The face of the watch features a double-layered face that measures in at 43mm, and features a minimalist design. The 1/6 watch will be available in three different color themes, including a silver model, a black model, and one that combines both colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Watch Design:** The collaboration between SEIKO and Issey Miyake showcases the trend of minimalist watch design, offering an opportunity for companies to explore sleek and simple designs in an increasingly digital age. - **Mechanical Movement Systems:** The use of mechanical movement systems in the 1/6 watch highlights the trend towards traditional watch features, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to combine the elegance of mechanical movements with modern technology. - **Double-layered Watch Faces:** The double-layered face design of the 1/6 watch demonstrates the trend of multi-dimensional watch faces, providing an opportunity for companies to experiment with unique and visually appealing watch face designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Manufacturing:** The collaboration between SEIKO and Issey Miyake showcases the potential for innovative collaborations in the watch manufacturing industry, encouraging companies to explore partnerships and jointly create unique products. - **Fashion Accessories:** The minimalist design of the 1/6 watch presents an opportunity for the fashion accessories industry to offer sleek and stylish timepieces that complement modern attire. - **Luxury Goods:** The combination of traditional mechanical movements with minimalist design elements in the 1/6 watch creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the luxury goods industry to cater to consumers seeking timeless elegance with a modern touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-paul-smith-bn0279.md) - [Collaborative Cola Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-and-pepsi.md) - [Anniversary Collaboration Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-x-sega.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Skeleton Dial Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-sports-bamford.md) - [Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmds5610ma7er.md) - [Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-presage-craftsmanship-series-porter.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md)