# Single-Handed Wristwatches The Swiss Reimagined 'SNGLRTY' Timepiece Eliminates Confusion By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-reimagined References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/snglrty-watch-single-hand/53239/) & [swissreimagined](https://swissreimagined.com/snglrty/) The Swiss Reimagined 'SNGLRTY' timepiece has been designed to offer wearers with a [stylish accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch) that will enable them to read the time without any confusion. Featuring a [one-handed design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours), the timepiece takes advantage of the One Hand Indication (OHI) approach to get rid of the hour hand altogether. The hour hand works to pinpoint the hour, while a rotating dial on the face indicates the minute through a strategically placed window on the arm. The Swiss Reimagined 'SNGLRTY' timepiece identifies the increased demand for [consumer accessories that increase efficiency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept) to put a focus on minimalism as more users find themselves overwhelmed by technology and unnecessary items. The timepiece is set to be part of a crowdfunding campaign in March with worldwide availability and pricing of the watch not yet announced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Timepieces:** The increasing demand for consumer accessories that promote minimalism and simplicity presents innovation opportunities for creating timepieces with unique features that still meet wearers' needs. - **One-handed Designs:** One-handed watches that eliminate confusion and simplify the process of reading time present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the watchmaking industry. - **Crowdfunding Campaigns for Luxury Watches:** Crowdfunding campaigns for luxury watches present a trend unto itself, providing a way for designers and manufacturers to connect directly with target consumers, gather feedback and generate marketing buzz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can capitalize on the minimalist trend and develop one-handed designs that offer users a stylish accessory that is functional yet simple. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industries may take advantage of crowdfunding campaigns to generate interest and connect with target consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessories industries can increase efficiency and meet the demands of consumers who desire minimalist and simplistic styles by offering unique timepieces with disruptive design innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Half-Hour Timepiece Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch.md) - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Hypnotic Triangular Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anoma-a1-optical.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Global Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nik-bentel-studio.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Collaborative Retrograde Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-timechanger.md)