# Oversized Leather Wrist Watches The Human Time Project Celebrates One Year with Limited M Model By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-time-project References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/htp-m-anniversary-special-edition/) & [humantimeproject](http://humantimeproject.com/htp-anniversary-special-edition/) Human Time Project celebrates its one year anniversary with a new [limited edition model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-5-10th-anniversary-edition) of its most popular watch. This Human Time Project (HTP) - M model is limited to 150 pieces and features a [vintage leather hand sewn strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms). This is the kind of simple, character building watch perfect for an understated gentlemen’s look. It comes with a [brushed stainless steel case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z) as well. However, if you’re thinking about this as a Christmas gift, you might want to reconsider because the watches won’t be shipped out until January. It’s always interesting when a company “gives” its fans a present to celebrate an anniversary. What the company is really doing is using the mark in time as a marketing tactic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Leather Watches:** Opportunity for watch companies to cater to consumers that seek a vintage look with a modern twist. - **Limited Edition Products:** Limited edition products can be used by companies as marketing tactics and as a way to build brand loyalty. - **Oversized Watches:** Designers and watch companies can tap into the oversized watch trend and offer unique designs for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories companies can incorporate vintage-inspired leather into their watch collections. - **Luxury Goods:** Watch companies can market limited edition watches as luxury goods to build brand loyalty among affluent consumers. - **Retail:** Retail companies can capitalize on the oversized watch trend and offer unique designs to differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Anniversary Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-watches1.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-pocket-watch.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Limited Reinterpreted Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronomaster-original-triple-calendar.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Textured Scale-Covered Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur101-trex.md)