# DJ-Inspired Timepieces The BPM Watch by Mr Jones Watches is a Tribute to Tom Middleton By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpm-watch References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/the-master-of-time.php) & [mrjoneswatches](http://www.mrjoneswatches.com/bpm-index.html) The BPM Watch marks the fourth timepiece in the [Mr. Jones Watches collaboration project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-jones-watches-feline-fine). Designer Crispin Jones has undertaken the task of designing watches with five individuals who "have an interesting relationship to time." This one in particular centers around [nocturnal DJ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsruptor-watch) Tom Middleton. As a tribute to this DJ, the BPM Watch actually counts the beats-per-minute for the music he spins. The face itself features a [minimalistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2000kt3a) that makes it easy to read. Check out the video above to learn how to use it properly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 88% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalistic Timepieces:** Opportunity for designers to create sleek and simplistic watches that prioritize ease of reading. - **Musically Inspired Watches:** Innovation opportunity for timepieces that incorporate features specific to musicians and DJs, such as the beats-per-minute counter. - **Collaborative Design Projects:** Potential for designers to collaborate with individuals from various fields to create unique and customized watches. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watch manufacturers to tap into the market for minimalistic and music-inspired watches. - **Music and Entertainment:** Innovation opportunity for music and entertainment companies to collaborate with watch designers to create customized timepieces for musicians and DJs. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Potential for fashion and accessories brands to incorporate sleek and minimalistic watches into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Collaborative Graphic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremyville.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Collaboration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-paul-smith-bn0279.md) - [Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring.md) - [Whimsical Moonphase-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calibre-jj04.md) - [Demure Deconstructed Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-beautiful-people.md) - [Oppositional Mantra Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-jones-watches-feline-fine.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Nostalgic Collaborative Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jae-tips.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md)