# Stark Faceless Timepieces The Hironao Tsuboi Minimalist-Designed Watch has an LED Display By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hironao-tsuboi References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/tech/this-faceless-watch-takes-minimalism-to-the-next-level/) & [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/faceless-led-watch-by-hironao-tsuboi/) This faceless watch design by Hironao Tsuboi has a beautiful [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ming-3702-minimalist). As opposed to having a screen, this timepiece has numbers that are displayed on the strap with LED lighting that shows the time. The nice thing about the design of this watch is its simplicity; for someone who doesn't want any fancy features, this piece would be ideal. After all, that's what [smart-phones are for](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one)! It would also act as a nice bracelet, which completely conceals what the product actually is. Innovators that can creatively improve on standard products and offer a fresh new perspective are sure to lure in interested consumers. This faceless watch by Hironao Tsuboi is a wonderful unisex piece that is incredibly futuristic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Faceless Watches:** Designing minimalistic watches without screens or faces could appeal to consumers who prefer simplicity and style. - **LED Time Displays:** Innovative ways to display time, such as using LED lighting, could be a selling point for watches and other timepieces. - **Unisex Fashion:** Creating fashion accessories that are not limited to specific genders could appeal to a wider consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** Manufacturers who design minimalist watches could dominate the market by catering to consumers who look for simplicity and style. - **Fashion Accessories:** Designing unisex accessories that offer a fresh perspective on standard products could change the game for fashion brands. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies that create innovative ways to display time could expand their product offerings and dominate the consumer electronics market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [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) - [Stealthy Steel Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamliner-genesis-2.md) - [Glowing Minimalist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ming-3702-minimalist.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md)