# Shiny Silver Timepieces The KRINK G-Shock Watch Has a Solid Metallic Aesthetic By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krink-g-shock References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/02/krink-x-casio-g-shock-dw-6900-watch) & [gshock](http://www.gshock.com/) The KRINK [G-Shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-metallic-series) watch is the result of a collaboration between the famous watch company and KRINK, an art supply company. The [G-shock DW-6900](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undefeated-x-gshock-dwe5600) was given a completely silver colorway with KRINK branding on full display. The [metallic sports watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gstb1000) looks clean as the silver face and strap appear like one single piece. The KRINK G-Shock watch is a simple way for any athlete to add a little sparkle to their gym gear. **Implications** - As design expectations change, consumers tend to err on the side of minimal, uncomplicated designs. When products emerge that boast a sleek, chromatic look, they are understandably devoured by followers. Subtlety is an understated quality in modern products, and should be implemented more frequently, contrasting the typically "loud" fare sold today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Minimal Design:** Minimal, uncomplicated designs are favored by consumers, offering opportunities for sleek, chromatic products. - **Subtle Aesthetics:** Subtlety is an understated quality in modern products, creating demand for more sleek and quiet designs. - **Chromatic Look:** Consumers are drawn to products with a sleek, chromatic look, creating a market for metallic sports watches. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend for minimal design by offering sleek and uncomplicated products. - **Art Supply:** Art supply companies can tap into the demand for subtle aesthetics by creating products with sleek and clean designs. - **Athletic Gear:** The athletic gear industry can offer metallic sports watches to meet consumer demand for products with a chromatic look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Metallic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-metallic-series.md) - [Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-dw6900-crazy-colors-series.md) - [Tough Chromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection.md) - [Chromatic Crystalline Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-2100-series-rainbow-watch.md) - [Y3K Aesthetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gav01.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md) - [Graphic Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-little-thunder.md) - [Metallic All-Analog Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gstb1000.md)