# Retro Timepiece Bracelets The Misako Mimoko Watches are Deceivingly Made of Porcelain By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misako-mimoko References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/misakomimoko?page=1) & [misakomimoko.blogspot](http://misakomimoko.blogspot.ca/) These timepieces by Misako Mimoko look like real watches from afar, but they are in fact made of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfeather-imari) and elastic watchbands. They come in a multitude of different colors and widths, and are definitely distinctive pieces of jewelry. These artistic watches were made by Eva Monleón; her works are simple and imaginative. The artist likes to create [fun pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide), which in a way reflects her personality. Her jewelry and items are great for children and grownups who don't want to "grow up" per- se. So if you decide to sport one of these [faux watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postmodern-cone-watch) by Misako Mimoko and someone decides to ask you for the time, you can have a little chuckle while advising them that you haven't got a clue. These timepieces would make for a great conversational piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Porcelain Timepieces:** Opportunity for creating unique and artistic watches using porcelain materials. - **Faux Watch Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the creation of jewelry pieces that resemble watches but are actually made of different materials. - **Conversational Accessories:** Opportunity to design accessories that spark conversations and intrigue, like the Misako Mimoko faux watches. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to create unconventional and eye-catching watches using innovative materials and designs. - **Artistic Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for jewelry designers to create imaginative pieces using unexpected materials and playful designs. - **Designer Toys:** Opportunity to cater to the market of adults and children who appreciate whimsical and unconventional accessories like Misako Mimoko timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Abstract Artwork-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-delaunay-watch.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Collaborative Fashion-Centric Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmds5610ma7er.md) - [Postmodern Cone Structural Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postmodern-cone-watch.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.md) - [Turquoise Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-timepiece.md)