# Accessible Automatic Japanese Timepieces The Latest ZEROOTIME Watches are Luxurious Yet Affordable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerootime-watches References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/11/03/these-japanese-watchmakers-are-designing-stunning-full-skeleton-tourbillon-watches-that-rival-any-richard-mille/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zerootime-new-skeleton-tourbillon-watch-t3-t4?secret_perk_token=7b416167#/) The luxury timepiece market is continuing to be shaken up by smaller brands that are offering opulent designs for less, which is exactly what's at work with the latest ZEROOTIME watches. The timepieces come in the form of the Leo T3 and the Archer T4, which feature an [automatic skeleton Tourbillon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon) and a Tonneau full Skeleton Tourbillon, respectively. These designs make the timepieces eye-catching for the wearer and onlookers, while also sporting water resistance starting at 3ATM and featuring an aesthetic that rivals some of the most recognizable names in the industry like [Tag Heuer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-chronograph), [Richard Mille](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-6401-tourbillon-colnago) and more. The latest ZEROOTIME watches are priced between $2,800 and $3,000, while also coming backed by a two-year warranty and are expected to start shipping in April 2022. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Luxury Timepieces:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for smaller brands to offer luxurious yet affordable timepieces that rival well-known brands in the market. - **Automatic Skeleton Tourbillon Designs:** The trend towards automatic skeleton tourbillon designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for watchmakers to create eye-catching timepieces that also offer practical features like water resistance. - **Smaller Brands Shaking Up the Market:** There is a trend of smaller brands offering opulent designs for less, which presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the luxury timepiece market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Timepiece Industry:** The luxury timepiece industry must adapt to the rise of smaller brands offering affordable, yet luxurious, timepieces. - **Watchmaking Industry:** The watchmaking industry can capitalize on the trend towards automatic skeleton tourbillon designs and incorporate practical features to make their timepieces more versatile. - **Retail Industry:** The trend towards smaller brands offering affordable luxury timepieces presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to diversify their inventory and cater to a wider range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Sophisticated Automatic Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-automatic-watches.md) - [Robotically Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Luxury Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-skyline-skeleton.md) - [Transparent Eco-Conscious Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technik-4x-skeletor.md) - [Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-skeleton-watch.md) - [Demure Dual-Timezone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ressence-type-7.md)