# Reflecting Faceted Timepieces The Lake of Shimmer-Avant Time No. 3 is Simply Luxurious By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-of-shimmer-avant-time-no-3 References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669432/swarovski-unveils-its-blingiest-watch-yet) & [tokujin](http://www.tokujin.com/en/project/swarovski_watch/) The Lake of Shimmer-Avant Time No. 3 [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski) watch has been likened to a sparkling body of water. According to the designer, the circular pattern of the wristband symbolizes light reflecting off a lake. Despite all of the facets and details of this timepiece design, it has a stunningly simple aesthetic. Created by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka for the crystal-dealing company, the watch is set to be unveiled during the upcoming 2012 Milan furniture fair. Devoid of the usual tiny beads that [Swarovski watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-watch-range) are known for, the Lake of Shimmer-Avant Time No. 3 timepiece boasts a face composed of a [giant 12-faceted crystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-sapphire). Although its gleaming surface may make it hard to tell the time, who really cares? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Reflecting Faceted Timepieces:** The trend of timepieces that utilize faceted designs to create a reflective effect, enhancing their aesthetic appeal. - **Simplistic Luxury:** The trend of creating luxurious products with a simple and understated aesthetic, showcasing an appreciation for minimalism and elegance. - **Innovative Wristband Designs:** The trend of experimenting with unique and intricate designs for watch wristbands, adding a touch of creativity and artistic flair to timepieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watch Manufacturing:** The watch manufacturing industry can explore creating timepieces with faceted designs and luxurious simplicity, offering unique and appealing options to consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can embrace the trend of simplistic luxury by developing products that exude elegance through minimalism, catering to consumers who value understated luxury. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the trend of innovative wristband designs, offering customers a wide range of creative and unique options to personalize their timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Shimmering Rotating Art Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freak-x-crystalium.md) - [Colorful Intricate Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kross-studios.md) - [Perplexing Artistic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otsuka-lotec-no5-kai.md) - [Intricate Turquoise Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-edition.md) - [Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mirage.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Elegant Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-cut.md)