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Present Tense Timepieces

The Watch3 Concept Doesn't Get Ahead of Itself

— March 22, 2010 — Fashion
I am detecting a new direction in watch design as the many I have come across in the last short while have been designed to hide all time but the present. The Watch3 Concept is the latest in a line of chronographs to reveal only the current time to the wearer while hiding all other digits from sight--in this case, by making the face out of a frosted crystal.

The one big difference the Watch3 Concept has over other like it is that it is actually real and can be bought at designer Steven Gotz's website. Offering nothing too fancy in the way of aesthetics, the Watch3 Concept is a perfect item for those who prefer understated pieces of jewelry but still enjoy a fine piece of craftsmanship.
Trend Themes
1. Present-tense Watch Design - A trend in watch design towards displaying only the current time, rather than the full time and date, offers opportunities for new and unique display technologies.
2. Understated Timepiece Aesthetics - The demand for understated timepieces that prioritize craftsmanship over flashy design elements presents an opportunity for brands to differentiate themselves through quality construction and materials.
3. Frosted Crystal Watch Faces - The use of frosted crystal material in watch faces, as seen in the Watch3 Concept, presents a unique and elegant aesthetic opportunity for watchmakers seeking to differentiate their products from traditional glass or metal faces.
Industry Implications
1. Watch Manufacturing - The trend towards present-tense watch design and understated aesthetics presents an opportunity for watch manufacturers to develop new design and display technologies, as well as focus on quality craftsmanship.
2. Luxury Goods - The demand for quality craftsmanship and understated design in timepieces presents an opportunity for luxury goods brands to differentiate themselves through materials and unique design elements.
3. Jewelry Design - The integration of frosted crystal materials in watch faces presents an opportunity for jewelry designers to craft unique, elegant pieces that blend the functionality of a watch with the artistic expression of traditional jewelry design.
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