# NGO-Supporting Timepieces Ethnic Watches are Inexpensive Yet Crafted from Premium Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-21 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethnic-watch References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1894989560/the-exotic-luxury-watch-revolution-ethnic-watches) & [ethnicwatches](https://ethnicwatches.com) The [timepiece market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43) is filled with a wide array of styles to choose from, but the Ethnic Watches creations have been positioned as a cost-effective option that will also help to give back to social causes. The watches have been crafted with the utmost attention to detail with a sapphire crystal face, Swiss movement and a [stainless steel casing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces) that will provide enhanced durability. For every timepiece sold, the brand will donate 5% to NGO partners Survival International and Kubuka to ensure that the accessories help to support causes that need attention. The Ethnic Watches collection of timepieces come in a [wide array of different styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-your-dreams) to choose from that are all inspired by ethnic tribes from around the world including the Zulu, Cherokee, Samburu, Kalam and Ndebele. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ethnic Timepieces for Social Causes:** Creating timepieces that not only boast exceptional quality and design but also contribute to social causes, creating collaborative platforms for designers and NGOs. - **Ethnic-inspired Smart Timepieces:** Incorporating modern and eco-friendly technology on ethnic-inspired smartwatches that cater to both style and function needs of the consumer. - **Ethnic Luxury Timepieces:** Exploring the untapped market of luxury ethnic-inspired watches and incorporating ethical and social responsibility aspects in their production processes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** Partnering with fashion and accessory houses to produce and expose ethnic inspired watch collections that support social causes. - **Non-profit Organizations (ngos):** Open up collaborative partnerships between designers, suppliers and NGOs to support social and ethical causes. - **Luxury Watch Sales:** Exploring the possibilities of creating a luxury ethnic-inspired watch collection with an added ethical selling point to attract consumers who are passionate about social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conservation-Focused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-charles-darwin-foundation.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1-grenat-dial.md) - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [World-Inspired Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-case1.md) - [Summer Travel-Focused Women's Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-watches1.md) - [Accessible Retro-Futurism Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vostra-vector.md) - [Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-america.md)