# Scratch-Resistant Luxe Watches Minus-8's New Anza Field Watch Has a Utilitarian and Durable Design By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anza-field-watch References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/minus-8-anza-field-watch/) & [minus8watch](https://www.minus8watch.com/) San Francisco-based luxury accessory company Minus-8 created the new Anza Field Watch -- a modern twist on the brand's classic design. With a machined aesthetic, the watch has a West Coast inspiration, making it technical and stylish while mixing a [durable and utilitarian design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg). Featuring a 38mm pinless stainless steel case, the watch is [scratch-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z) with an added sapphire crystal to add a pop of sophistication.This versatile watch is also water-resistant for depths of 10 to 100 meters deep making it perfect for any occasion. The new Anza Field Watch by Minus-8h is available online now for $228, with two band options: a woven nylon band or an Italian Suede band in black or desert sand, to suit any occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Scratch-resistant Luxe Watches:** Luxury brands can explore producing durable watches with scratch-resistant features and add high-end details that elevate the product. - **Technical-style Aesthetic:** Designers can mix a utilitarian and durable design with a technical-style aesthetic to create modern watches suitable for everyday occasions. - **Versatile and Waterproof Watches:** Accessories companies can create watches that are not only versatile for different occasions, but also waterproof for added convenience and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watch brands can incorporate features of durability and scratch-resistance to their designs, catering to consumers who want practical and high-quality watches. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessories companies can invest in the production of versatile watches that are both stylish and functional, appealing to consumers who prioritize practicality and aesthetics. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Companies specializing in outdoor and adventure gear can produce watches with scratch-resistant and waterproof features to appeal to the needs of customers who prioritize durability and functionality in their accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Corrosion Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minus8-diver-1t-solar.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Ultra-Durable Sand-Textured Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-atacama-field-watch.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Stealthy Black Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield.md) - [Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-p1-pilot-watch.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md)