# Tilted Minimalist Smartwatches The Conceptual 'Circle Watch' Boasts a Bezel-Free Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-watch References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/08/31/the-circle-smartwatchs-tilted-body-and-minimalist-design-give-it-an-aesthetic-advantage/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [weekend-works](http://weekend-works.com/) The conceptual 'Circle Watch' has been designed by Jeong Kim of Weekend-Works and aims to solve the design problems that can exist with the solutions presently on the market. The watches feature an incredibly [clean aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazel) that puts a bezel-free screen within view to help make it feel more immersive when being used on a daily basis for productivity or health tasks. The always-on display is further accented by its tilted design that puts it on a 15-degree angle to face it more towards the wearer for easy reading. The conceptual 'Circle Watch' is imagined in a number of contemporary color options and speaks to the [next-generation of wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-round-2) that will focus on refining the hardware further and making it more suited to consumer needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bezel-free Screens:** The rise of bezel-free screens in smartwatches presents an opportunity for companies to create more immersive and visually appealing wearable devices. - **Tilted Display Design:** The introduction of tilted display designs in smartwatches can provide a more user-friendly and ergonomic experience for wearers. - **Refined Wearable Hardware:** The development of next-generation wearables that prioritize hardware refinement will cater to the evolving needs and preferences of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartwatch Manufacturing:** Smartwatch manufacturers can tap into the demand for bezel-free screens and tilted display designs by incorporating these features into their product offerings. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can benefit from the development of refined hardware for smartwatches to enhance the overall user experience and functionality of these devices. - **Health and Fitness:** The health and fitness industry can leverage the immersive and user-friendly features of bezel-free screens and tilted display designs in smartwatches to improve the accuracy and convenience of health tracking and monitoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-concept.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one.md) - [Industrial Design Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/176-cs500-smartwatch.md) - [Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-eclipse-hybrid-watch.md)