# Minimalist Analog Watches These Elegant Watches Were Designed to Suit Any Occasion By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-watches References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/07/12/what-time-is-it/) & [objest](http://objest.com/mens-and-womens-watches/) Jarred Mankelow designed these timeless analog watches that come in a variety of sophisticated colors and designs. The 'Object Watches' were designed to be worn for both men and women, with their [minimalist patterns and neutral colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ming-3702-minimalist) being marketable to anyone. The watches come in [silver, black, gold and navy colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch) as well as combinations of the four. The watches also feature a hatched pattern that is subtle but makes them unique, with patterns of chrome-colored lines going in different directions to form a 3D "ridged" look. The simple yet uncommon design of these analog watches make them an excellent statement piece. These classic watches have been designed to suit circumstances [both casual and formal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armitron). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Watches:** Designing watches with minimalist patterns and neutral colors can cater to both men and women, and create a unique statement piece that can be marketable. - **Analog Watches:** Creating analog watches that can be paired with any outfit for both casual and formal wear can allow for versatility in the timepiece market. - **Hatched Pattern Watches:** Incorporating a hatched pattern with chrome-colored lines that form a 3D 'ridged' design on watches can create a subtle yet unique aesthetic that can catch a customer's eye. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Developing an analog watch collection can allow for new entries into the fashion accessories market, especially with minimalist designs that can be worn by anyone. - **Jewelry:** Creating designer watches that have a subtle yet unique hatched pattern can also tap into the jewelry industry, as watches can also be seen as an accessory piece. - **Luxury Goods:** Producing the Object Watches in combination of silver, black, gold, and navy colors can also allow for an avenue into the luxury goods industry, especially with design and color variations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botta-watches.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Black Lacquered Minimal Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-slate.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-paul-smith-bn0279.md) - [Ultra-Slim Warmly Hued Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-allblack-series.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md)