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Elegantly Simple Watches

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Linjer's 'Dumb Watches' Take the Tech Out of Wristwear

— July 11, 2016 — Fashion
Smartwatches are all the rage thanks to products like the Apple Watch, but for many, a watch is meant to be something simple, beautiful, and straightforward. The new watches from Linjer are as far from modern smartwatches as possible, with analog displays, no charging, no branding and a style that doesn't lead others to think the wearer is from Silicon Valley.

Linjer's watches come in two styles -- The Minimalist and The Classic -- however both designs feature elegant lines and numberless faces. Crafted using Swiss technology, sapphire crystal domed glass, Italian leather, and a stainless steel case, Linjer's watches are luxurious accessories. Since Linjer uses online sales to remove middleman mark-ups, though, its watches sell at as much as 75% less than traditional luxuiry brands.

Linjer's "Dumb Watches" are the antithesis to modern smartwatches.
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Analog Watches - The trend of simplistic analog watches focuses on creating timepieces that are simple, beautiful, and straightforward, without the complexity of smartwatch technology.
2. Affordable Luxury Accessories - The trend of affordable luxury accessories disrupts traditional luxury brands by offering high-quality, luxurious products at significantly lower prices through online sales and the removal of middleman mark-ups.
3. Timeless Minimalist Designs - The trend of timeless minimalist designs emphasizes elegant lines and numberless faces, creating watches that exude sophistication and style.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the watchmaking industry to develop cutting-edge analog watches that prioritize simplicity, elegance, and affordability without compromising on quality.
2. Luxury Goods Industry - The luxury goods industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing the trend of affordable luxury accessories, offering high-end products at lower prices to attract a wider customer base.
3. E-commerce Industry - The e-commerce industry can capitalize on the demand for timeless minimalist designs by providing a platform for online sales, removing middleman mark-ups, and making luxurious watches accessible to a broader audience.
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