# Sleek Lumber Timepieces The 'Slab by Slim Timber' Wooden Watch is an Extraordinary Ticker By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-05-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-by-slim-timber References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2142765577/wood-watch-the-slab-water-resistant-powered-by-mot?ref=category) & [slimtimber](http://www.slimtimber.com/shop/wood-watches.html) The 'Slab by Slim Timber' wooden watch is an extraordinarily versatile timepiece that features automatic time keeping and waterproof ability. The wood accessories company, Slim Timber, has created an awesome watch that is [sleek and chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch) while giving the au natural look that many love. The Slab by Slim Timber started as a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device) project, which has now been fully funded. You can still grab a watch or two from its various designs through its Kickstarter page. The smart designs also feature a glow in the dark aspect to the watch hands, which allows the wearer to see it in the darkest of situations. The fresh look of the Slab by Slim Timber wooden watch is a unisex look that fits just about any style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for watch-making industry. - **Kickstarter Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore crowdfunding platforms for launching innovative products in various industries. - **Unisex Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile and gender-neutral fashion designs to cater to a wider customer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Woodworking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and craftsmanship in woodworking industry for unique and functional products. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainable materials and fashion-forward designs in the accessories industry. - **Crowdfunding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms and services to support and optimize the crowdfunding process for innovative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-field-watch.md) - [Timber Smartwatch Charging Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-apple-watch-stand.md) - [Playfully Tactical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-1-dual-time-watch.md) - [Black Lacquered Minimal Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-slate.md) - [Transparent Eco-Conscious Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technik-4x-skeletor.md) - [Adventurous Collaboration Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-timex-titanium-field-watch.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Minimal Dynamic Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-desk-clock.md)