# Boxy Leather Timepieces The Ben Sherman Leather Watch is Digitally Elegant By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-sherman-leather-watch References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/style/ben-sherman-digital-leather-watch/) & [bensherman](http://www.bensherman.com/) The Ben Sherman Leather Watch is an elegantly designed [digital chronograph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-mayfair-20). The digital display is beautifully integrated with stellar [stainless steel surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullmetal-analog-watch) accenting the glossy face. The [textured leather strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-western-black-dial-cushion-watch) is also an awesome feature of the Ben Sherman Leather Watch. This watch fits any contemporary outfit you have going, adding a stylish modern flair. Its flashy looks make it seem like it came straight out of a spy movie -- I bet there are lasers hidden somewhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Digital Chronographs:** The integration of digital displays into traditionally analog watches opens up opportunities for creating unique and technologically advanced timepieces. - **Textured Leather Straps:** Incorporating unique textures and materials into watch straps can add an element of luxury and sophistication to traditional timekeeping. - **Modern Stylish Design:** This watch showcases the growing trend of incorporating modern design aspects into timepieces, bridging the gap between classic style and contemporary flair. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** The use of premium materials like leather and stainless steel in watchmaking present an opportunity for luxury watch manufacturers to create high-end products. - **Fashion Accessories:** As watches become not only functional but fashionable items, there is potential for integrating them more heavily into the fashion industry and expanding their potential customer base. - **Technology Products:** By incorporating digital displays and other technological innovations, the watch industry can expand into the tech market and offer more advanced features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Military Heritage Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-paul-smith-bn0279.md) - [Stylish Leather Smartwatch Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-hooligan-nightfall-watch.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md)