# Titillating Timepieces The Yves Buhar Vue Watch Keeps You in the Present By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-buhar-vue-watch References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/yves-behar-issey-miyake-vue-watch/) & [fuseproject](http://www.fuseproject.com/) You've got 12 digits on your watch, but you're only ever really looking at two--the other 10 are just sitting there, doing nothing for you. One designer has obviously felt this annoyance and has found a way to combat it by creating a chronograph that only displays the present time. The [Yves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-and-mirror) Buhar Vue Watch displays only the present hour to the owner, while hiding all other time signifiers in a cloak of mystery. Now I am not one for gimmicky watches--that is, of course, unless they have an [ultra sleek design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch) like the Yves Buhar Vue Watch. If you're worried that this fine piece of arm candy is just a concept, never fret. It is currently being developed by [Seiko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-lx-gmt-us-special-edition) with a market release of sometime this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Simplistic Timekeeping:** Develop innovative wristwatches that simplify and create a more convenient time-telling experience for the wearer. - **Minimalist Design:** Create watches with uncommon designs that exude elegance, simplicity and functionality. - **Smart Watches:** Create watches that don't just tell time, but can monitor biometric data, control music, answer calls, read notifications, and perform a host of other functions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Horology:** The horology sector could benefit from pushing the boundaries of digital watch design, such as with creating watches with only a current hour display. - **Fashion:** Collaborate with fashion designers on luxury watch designs that highlight simplicity and sleekness. - **Consumer Electronics:** Develop more flexible and convenient technology for smartwatches, that can eliminate the need to frequently pull out and operate cell phones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Half-Hour Timepiece Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrowatch.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Luxe Joystick Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md) - [All-Black Minimalist Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-jumping-hour-watch.md)