# Minimalist Mosaic Watches Dior 'Christal Mysterieuse' Exudes Mystery and Wonder By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-04-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-watches-diors-christal-mysterieuse-exudes-mystery-and-wonder References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/04/21/dior-christal-mysterieuse/#more-3014) Watch lovers, beware. The new [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-paradise) Christal Mysterieuse is a wristwatch to die for. Although it may not be the easiest watch to tell time on, it’s the look that counts, right? The face of this [designer watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j12-watch) is full of mystery and flaunts its intriguing design. The [mystery movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anoma-a1-optical), on which the watch runs on, was developed by the Quinting Manufacture, and the work of five engineers. It's expected release is in the Fall, at approximately $26,000 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mysterious Watch Designs:** Opportunities for designers to create unique and thought-provoking watch faces that pique the interest of consumers. - **Innovative Movement Technology:** Innovative engineering techniques and a focus on mysterious or unusual watch internals bring added value to expensive timepieces. - **Luxury Minimalism:** Minimalist geometric designs are being combined with premium materials to create high-end watches with a more modern look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watches:** Companies specializing in luxury watches will benefit from incorporating unique design and engineering features to command high prices and differentiate from competitors. - **Fashion and Design:** Designers focused on high-end accessories, especially watches, can explore the use of unique materials and innovative design components. - **Technology and Engineering:** The watch industry can benefit from exploring new movement innovations and unique engineering techniques to create value and interest for high-end watch consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Demure Meteorite Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formex-essence-ceramica-dark-matter.md) - [Transparent Luxury Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-sapphire.md) - [Perplexing Artistic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otsuka-lotec-no5-kai.md) - [Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mirage.md) - [Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-delaunay-watch.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-skyline-cx-edition.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md)