# Hypoallergenic Wooden Timepieces The Troy Skeleton Watches are Stylishly Handcrafted By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-watches References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/troywatch/troy-handcrafted-wood-watch-with-visible-skeleton) The Troy skeleton watches are designed with an aesthetic that merges characteristics of high-end timepieces with the rustic feeling of [wooden watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork). What's created is a surprisingly chic accessory that can be dressed up or down depending on the variable needs of the user. Available now for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-watches-happiness-is-fleeting), the Troy watch is crafted from wood which enables it to be hypoallergenic and not cause irritation on a wearer's wrist. The skeleton watches feature a view inside the interior workings of the timepiece to further enhance the style and design charm of the accessory. The Troy watches feature glow-in-the-dark dials to ensure the timepiece is always visible in low-light situations, while the wooden exterior enables it to be water-resistant to splashes and accidental submerging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Hypoallergenic Timepieces:** Opportunity for creating more hypoallergenic watches using innovative materials and design. - **Wooden Watches:** Potential for incorporating wood as a material in stylish timepieces, offering a unique and rustic aesthetic. - **Skeleton Watches:** Disruptive opportunity to showcase the inner workings of a timepiece, creating a visually intriguing accessory. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Manufacturing:** Potential for watch manufacturers to explore the use of hypoallergenic materials and wood in their designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation in fashion accessories by incorporating wooden watches with a rustic yet stylish appeal. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end skeleton watches with unique materials for discerning customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-skeleton-watch.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Refined Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-squelette-lune.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Egyptian Mysticism Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciga-design-x-series-eye-of-horus.md) - [Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-field-watch.md) - [Animated Artist-Designed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-watches-happiness-is-fleeting.md)