# Crystal-Covered Smartwatches The Michael Kors Access Gen 5E Darci Comes in Three Finish Choices By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-kors-access-gen-5e-darci References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/michael-kors-access-gen-5e-darci-smartwatch/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [macys](https://www.macys.com/shop/product/michael-kors-access-gen-5e-darci-rose-gold-tone-stainless-steel-smartwatch-43mm?ID=11867922&CategoryID=112767?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The [Michael Kors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopping-muse) Access Gen 5E Darci smartwatch is a [fashion-focused wearable technology solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch) for users who are looking for a way to stay connected in a stylish manner. The wearable runs the Fossil Gen 5E platform and features a case measuring in at 43mm to support a 1.19-inch AMOLED display for crisp imagery. The smartwatch comes in three finish options to choose from and each feature a single button for navigation. The Michael Kors Access Gen 5E Darci smartwatch features a bedazzled finish that has a series of crystals positioned around the face to make it a designer addition to any fashion-forward user's wrist. The wearable is powered by a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-e-gen-3) Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, supported by 512MB of RAM and features a heart rate sensor, water resistance of 30 meters and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Smartwatches:** The trend towards fashionable smartwatches offers opportunities for luxury brands to combine technology with high-end design. - **Customizable Wearables:** The trend towards customizable wearables allows for personalization and could result in disruptive business models that mine consumer data to create unique products. - **High-end Wearable Materials:** The trend towards using high-end materials like crystals in wearable tech creates room for innovation within materials science and design. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** The trend towards fashionable smartwatches can help luxury fashion brands create new revenue streams by expanding their product lines. - **Wearable Technology:** The trend towards customizable wearables creates opportunities for wearable technology companies to develop software that can iterate products based on consumer preferences. - **Materials Science:** The trend towards high-end wearable materials requires partnerships between tech and fashion companies and could lead to new materials innovations that benefit multiple industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Timepiece Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-e-gen-3.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md) - [Durable Low-Cost Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe.md) - [Powerful Customization-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skagen-falster-6.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-5-10th-anniversary-edition.md) - [Advanced Carbon Fiber Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-marq-carbon.md) - [Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch.md) - [Design-Driven Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-round-2.md) - [High-End Timepiece-Like Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coros-apex-4.md)