# Handcrafted Automatic Watches F+A Lab's Flawsome Watch Gleans from Wabi-Sabi Philosophy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flawsome References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flawsome---worlds-first-wabi-sabi-handcrafted-automatic-watch-launches-on-kickstarter-301002494.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1234850357/worlds-first-wabi-sabi-hand-crafted-automatic-watch) Timepiece maker F+A Lab created the Flawsome handcrafted automatic watch based on [Wabi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-shoe-line)-Sabi, an ancient Japanese philosophy that is rooted in the acceptance of transience and imperfection. Inspired by this philosophy, the Flawsome watch was intentionally designed with [cracks and imperfections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br05-skeleton-arctic-blue), as well as [natural materials like wood and resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zm-urban-green), plus gold and silver foils. As such, every watch is completely unique and has a personality of its own. The watch is powered by a Japanese Seiko NH35 movement that's respected s one of the best in the industry. F+A Lab founder Tyron Lee says "In a world driven by technology and mass-produced sameness, it's more important than ever to take time to appreciate simplicity, beauty and uniqueness. A watch is the perfect object to express those values. Image Credit: F+A Lab ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wabi-sabi Philosophy:** Opportunity to embrace imperfection and transience as a design aesthetic. - **Handcrafted Automatic Watches:** Demand for unique timepieces that celebrate individuality and craftsmanship. - **Natural Materials:** Growing interest in using sustainable and organic materials in product design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watch Manufacturing:** Incorporating Wabi-Sabi elements into high-end watch designs for a niche market. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Opportunity to create handmade products with intentional imperfections and natural materials. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Exploring the use of eco-friendly materials and unique designs in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Perplexing Artistic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otsuka-lotec-no5-kai.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md)