# Minimal Monochrome Chronographs This Watch is Inspired by the Simplicity in Japanese Design By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-chronograph References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/19/kiura-chronograph-monochrome-watch-projects-alessio-romano-dezeen-watch-store/) & [alessioromanodesign](http://www.alessioromanodesign.com/) This monochrome chronograph comes in two different colors -- both of which emphasize sleek minimalism over complexity in design. The device was created by the Italian designer Alessio Romano for [Dezeen's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-og) watch store titled 'Projects.' Inspired by Japanese fashions and styles as many artists and designers are, the watch is equal parts luxurious-looking and minimal. The [monochrome chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-x-fragment) come in two different colors -- a black and white and an [all-black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-jumping-hour-watch). Each of the watches have subtle number labels, sleek watch hands and three sub-dials that function as a stopwatch, a second tracker and a 24-hour time measure. These watches combine Italian and Japanese styles and qualities to form a device that is multi-functional and that will suit a multitude of individual styles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Minimalist Watches:** A possible trend among timekeepers where a simple, streamlined design is valued over added functionality. - **Cross-cultural Design:** Innovation opportunities for designers to blend elements from different cultures and create unique products that appeal to a global market. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** A possible trend where accessories such as watches serve multiple purposes in addition to telling time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** Companies have the opportunity to incorporate minimalist designs in high-end watches, creating a unique selling point for luxury consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create accessories and clothing that reflect cross-cultural influences, allowing for unique, multi-functional pieces. - **Product Design:** There is an opportunity for product designers to create multi-functional and visually appealing accessories for consumers that serve several purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy All-Black Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch.md) - [Black Lacquered Minimal Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-slate.md) - [Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-allblack-series.md) - [Stealthy Black Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [All-Black Minimalist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-jumping-hour-watch.md) - [Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montoir-dive-watch.md) - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md)