# Faceless Watches Hironao Tsuboi Creates Faceless LED Watch By Rachel | Published 2009-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceless-watches-hironao-tsuboi-LED References: [likecool](http://likecool.com/Faceless_LED_Watch--Watch--Style.html) [Minimal watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazel) are becoming more and more a part of our everyday, and Hironao Tsuboi has taken minimalism to new levels with his [faceless LED watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwn5600-nano-ring). Japanese designer Tsuboi is known for his technological creations is working with company 100% on the faceless watch, currently selling through the 100% company. The LED watch looks like a [basic silver band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-crw0011jr) when not turned on, and once turned on shows the time within the band. A great addition to any minimalist mans wardrobe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 76% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimal Watches:** Opportunity for brands to create even more minimalistic watch designs. - **Faceless Technology:** Potential for the development of more faceless devices, expanding beyond watches. - **LED Display Innovations:** Possibility for advancements in LED technology to enhance display capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion industry brands can explore opportunities to integrate minimalist watches into their collections. - **Consumer Electronics:** Electronics companies can develop and market faceless devices with LED displays. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can invest in research and development to enhance LED display technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Robotic-Themed Retro Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Stealthy Steel Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamliner-genesis-2.md) - [Glowing Minimalist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ming-3702-minimalist.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md)