# Minimalist Titanium Timepieces The TiMe22 Robusto Watch Boasts a Design That's Stronger Than Steel By Marc Schot | Published 2016-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time22-robusto References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/time22/robusto-the-strongest-watch-made-from-titanium/) Currently on Kickstarter, the TiMe22 Robusto is a wristwatch created by a Dutch company that is lighter and stronger than steel. The TiMe22 Robusto has a design that is both futuristic and minimalist. There are no sharp edges to be found on the brushed Titanium Grade 5 case and it smoothly connects to the bracelet, which is also made of Grade 5 Titanium. The time is kept by Swiss Made ETA movements in the Robusto Precision by a battery-operated ETA 955.112 and in the Robusto Automatic by a self-winding ETA 2824-2. Both movements are considered the best in their class and also used by well-established brands such as Tag Heuer and Breitling. The TiMe22 Robusto comes with an option of two dial colours: a Royal Blue and a Mocha dial. The hands and markers can be read perfectly in the dark due to the application of Superluminova BGW9 lume, one of the brightest luminous coatings available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Materials:** Opportunity to innovate with materials that are lighter and stronger than traditional options, such as brushed Titanium Grade 5. - **Futuristic Design:** Emerging trend of futuristic and minimalist watch designs, featuring smooth edges and a sleek aesthetic. - **High-quality Movements:** Increasing demand for watches equipped with Swiss Made ETA movements, known for their precision and reliability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** Disruptive opportunity for luxury watch brands to incorporate lightweight materials and futuristic designs into their product offerings. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Growing need for advanced materials manufacturing processes to create lightweight and durable materials for various industries. - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watchmakers to integrate high-quality movements, such as Swiss Made ETA, into their timepiece collections for enhanced precision and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pristine Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-2.md) - [Connected Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb2100r2a.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Titanium Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-wristwatch.md) - [Hyper-Compact Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-9.md) - [Futuristic Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10.md) - [Playfully Tactical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-1-dual-time-watch.md) - [Demure Dual-Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-7.md) - [Tactical Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-chronomat-b01-42-chronograph.md) - [Futuristic Otherworldly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-worldtimer.md)