# Feline-Inspired Timepieces The Neko Watch is Designed to Look like a Curled Up Cat By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-watch References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/01/05/neko-by-sanaa-for-alessi-at-dezeen-watch-store/) & [dezeenwatchstore](http://www.dezeenwatchstore.com/) Sanaa has taken [minimalist watch design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept) to new heights with the [Neko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-earbud) watch. The Neko watch was designed for Italian brand Alessi and features a design that is both face and strapless. The Nekow watch has a [polyurethane strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-crw0011jr) that is designed to wrap around your wrist. I am all for minimalist design, but the Neko watch seems to be taking things a little too far. How are you supposed to tell the time what time it is when there are no numbers to read? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Watch Design:** Opportunity for companies to create sleek and simplified watch designs without traditional numerical indicators. - **Animal-inspired Timepieces:** Potential for watch manufacturers to incorporate animal-inspired aesthetics and shapes into their designs. - **Strapless Watch Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create watch designs that eliminate the need for traditional straps. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory companies can explore creating minimalist watch designs that blend seamlessly with modern lifestyles. - **Luxury Brands:** Luxury watch brands can tap into the trend of animal-inspired timepieces, offering unique and exclusive designs to their affluent customer base. - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies can develop strapless watch designs that provide enhanced comfort and convenience for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oppositional Mantra Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-jones-watches-feline-fine.md) - [Minimalist Refined Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazel.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Hyper-Compact Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [Cat-Inspired Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-earbud.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md)