# Hexagonal Hill Timepieces The Finn Watches Take Inspiration from the Giant's Causeway in Ireland By M | Published 2016-06-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giants-causeway References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/style/finn-watches-are-inspired-by-the-giants-causeway/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/finnwatches/finn-watches-irish-design-swiss-movement) The Giant's Causeway located in Ireland is the source of design inspiration for the [Finn Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensible-luxury) that offer a simplistic and sophisticated look with a [hexagonal frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anoma-a1-optical). The watches are engineered to be functional for daily use with a look that is [minimalistic focusing on quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazel) make over embellishments. Irish heritage plays a significant part in the design of the Finn Watches with celtic stylized numbers and typography integrated into the face's design. The watch's shape diverges from a traditional circle to opt for a hexagon with either a white or black coloring that is complemented with a leather Crazy Horse wristband. Subtle additions of green are integrated to nod again to the inspiration of the Irish landscape while an ion black plating completes the look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplistic Watches:** Opportunity for companies to design watches that focus on quality make, minimalistic designs and functionality. - **Heritage-inspired Designs:** Incorporating cultural and regional history into product designs can create a unique selling proposition for companies. - **Non-circular Watch Frames:** Designing watches with non-circular frames, such as hexagons, can create a distinct and eye-catching appearance. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watchmaking companies to produce simplistic, heritage-inspired watches with unique frame designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating cultural and regional inspiration into fashion accessories such as watches can expand the market potential for companies. - **Luxury Goods:** Designing watches with unique and high-quality elements such as Crazy Horse leather and ion black plating can appeal to the luxury goods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Nature-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zm-urban-green.md) - [Minimalist Refined Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazel.md) - [Futuristic Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10.md) - [Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-hooligan-nightfall-watch.md)