# Affordable Luxury Timepieces Monsieur France's Pieces Blends French Design with High-End Features By james lee | Published 2017-08-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsieur-kickstarter-watch References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1446349181/monsieur-luxury-watches-at-an-affordable-price) & [monsieurfranceco](https://www.monsieurfranceco.com/) [Monsieur France](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-light) was created with one idea in mind: not everyone has to pay for an overpriced watch. Recently launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invog-watches), this micro-brand has already generated a number of followers, building on a lifestyle that is bold and simple. Inspired by French design, this minimalistic watch was brought to life with quality materials and careful craftmanship. The lug-less design accentuates the smooth curves on the watch, making it look and feel good in the hand. Boasting a Swiss movement and protection from [sapphire crystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-sapphire), the watch has created a buzz in the watch community. Monsieur France's flagship silver case model has orange accents that make its watch a standout from the rest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Luxury Timepieces:** There is a growing demand for high-quality watches at an affordable price, creating an opportunity for brands to disrupt the luxury watch market. - **Micro-brands:** Micro-brands like Monsieur France are gaining popularity as they offer unique designs and high-end features at more accessible prices, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the watch industry. - **Minimalistic Design:** The rise of minimalistic watch designs, like Monsieur France's lug-less design, reflects a trend towards simplicity and elegance in timepieces, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the watch market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watch Market:** The luxury watch market is ripe for disruption, with consumers increasingly seeking high-quality timepieces at more accessible price points. - **Micro-brand Watch Industry:** The growth of micro-brands in the watch industry is providing disruptive alternatives to established brands, offering unique designs and premium features at affordable prices. - **Timepiece Design Industry:** The rise of minimalistic and elegant watch designs presents an opportunity for innovation in the timepiece design industry, catering to consumers' desire for simplicity and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [Reinterpreted Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-monterey.md) - [Slick Smart Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris.md) - [Mesmerizing Fashion House Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-escale.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Contemporary Dive Classics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwmod01-v2.md) - [Iconic Watch Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invog-watches.md) - [Rugged Parisian Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-x-maison-kitsun.md) - [Warped Visual Luxurious Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mirage.md)