# Time-Telling Girdles Rock the Hours & Minutes on the Waist with the Bless Watch Belt By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bless-watch-belt References: [overhours](http://www.overhours.com/?p=10694) & [projectno8](http://www.projectno8.com/category/198/creator/8/840) For those who never thought that a belt could never be multifunctional beyond having a storage compartment, the Bless Watch Belt will definitely prove you wrong. The German brand has incorporated a [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones) timepiece as the buckle into the Bless Watch Belt. The accessory features the head of the watch with its [classic, vintage interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a158w) that many people should be familiar with. The overall design of the belt is simple, clean and features a slick leather finish. Additional details on the accessory will show off the brand’s name embedded right where the buckle area is. The Bless Watch Belt is available in a black and natural colorway. The Bless Watch Belt is subtle, but it features a classic look that really doesn’t need to be tampered with. Adding the Casio timepiece adds a level of quirkiness that works on a practical and stylish level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Accessories:** Incorporating practical features into accessories can add unique value and differentiate a product from competitors. - **Classic Design with Quirky Twist:** Updates to classic design with unexpected features can attract consumers looking for something new and unique. - **Simplicity and Clean Finish:** Simplifying design and focusing on clean finish with high-quality materials can create a luxury feel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating practical features into fashion accessories can add value and drive sales. - **Watchmaking:** Partnering with other industries to create unique, multifunctional watches can increase sales and market differentiation. - **Leather Goods:** Simplifying design and focusing on high-quality materials can create a luxury feel, driving sales and differentiation in the leather goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Hyper-Durable Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-belt.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md) - [Metallic Ring-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-crw0011jr.md) - [Miniature Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring.md) - [Sauna-Friendly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-cpp002.md) - [Vintage Retro Futurism Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md)