# Premium Fashion Smartwatches The 'Haikara' Round Smartwatch is the World's Thinnest By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-smartwatch References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/haikara-smartwatch-17-05-2017/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/haikara-the-smartwatch-for-fashion-lovers-watch-design--2) It could be argued that one of the problems with smartwatches is that they look like smartwatches, so the 'Haikara' is a round smartwatch that aims to offer a [stylish aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetra-orbit-one) that looks more like a stylish timepiece than an advanced piece of technology. The 'Haikara' smartwatch is [inexpensively priced at $199](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-watch-move) and offers a clean, simple design that is likely to catch the eye of those with a penchant for fashion who want advanced functionality that doesn't come at the expense of their personal style. The 'Haikara' round smartwatch features an AMOLED screen and packs Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, while also offering the ability to be controlled via gesture controls. The stylish 'Haikara' smartwatch is paired with a simple leather band to ensure it's as close to a traditional timepiece as possible in terms of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Fashion-forward Smartwatches:** Opportunity for tech companies to collaborate with fashion brands to create more stylish and customizable smartwatch designs. - **Affordable Smartwatches:** Entry-level pricing for smartwatches could increase their market appeal and penetration in the fashion industry. - **Gesture Controlled Smartwatches:** Opportunity for continued development of human-computer interaction technology and implementation in wearable tech. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Design and marketing of fashion-oriented smartwatches and companion accessories. - **Technology:** Development and innovation in the smartwatch category for both hardware and software. - **Wearable Tech:** Advanced materials and production methods to create smartwatches that are increasingly thin, lightweight, and discreet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Driven Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-round-2.md) - [Haute Hyper-Affordable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf-watch-3-pro.md) - [Stylish Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Visually Striking Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-watch.md) - [Industrial Design Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/176-cs500-smartwatch.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Stylish Sensor-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-watch-gt4.md)