# Furniture Designer Timepieces The Matthew Hilton MH01 Watch is the Designer's Foray into Watches By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthew-hilton-mh01-watch References: [gearhungry](http://gearhungry.com/2015/09/matthew-hilton-mh01-watch.html) & [hauslondon](http://hauslondon.com/products/mh01-wristwatch-by-matthew-hilton) It's likely no easy task for the furniture designer to go from crafting oversized pieces to something one wears on their wrist, but the Matthew Hilton MH01 Watch is a clear example of how the designer has proved his strong capabilities. Crafted from stainless steel and coming in two different color variations, the Matthew Hilton MH01 Watch has a mineral crystal glass face and features a design that lets the sumptuous leather strap glide straight through the main portion of the body rather than being connected separately. Limited to a mere 50 in number, the Matthew Hilton MH01 Watch will feature a serial etching on the side of the timepiece to let you know which of the limited set you've received. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Designer Timepieces:** Designers from other industries expanding to watchmaking, creating unique and innovative timepieces. - **Industrial Cross-pollination:** Designer furniture making techniques incorporated into the making of designer watches. - **Small Batch Luxury Products:** Limited edition, handmade products created in small batches with unique features and limited availability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to explore product line expansion into timepieces. - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watchmakers to incorporate unique design elements from other industries, such as furniture design. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods manufacturers to create limited edition products that incorporate unconventional materials and design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Welded Stainless Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02.md) - [Colorful Retro Design Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm.md) - [Chic Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-x-hodinkee-chronograph-1.md) - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md)