This car-inspired watch features a design that is based on speedometers from vintage cars.
The wristwatch was designed by Gus Petrikas, a 3D artist based out of London -- the 'Drive' is a minimalist analog watch with a very particular look and theme. The artist designed the watch to "appeal to the most hardcore petrolheads on the planet" by featuring a watch face that looks like speedometer -- the face is even turned toward the wearer for an automative look.
The watch also features an aluminum unibody that is precision-machined for accurate timekeeping. The face of the car-inspired watch features the hour and minute hands horizontally on the speedometer, making it a very unique time-telling experience. The piece comes with a thick leather strap to add to the vintage look.
Speedometer-Shaped Watches
This Car-Inspired Watch Features a Design Inspired by a Vintage Gauge
Trend Themes
1. Car-inspired Watches - Designing watches that take inspiration from vintage cars and their technical components, with precision time-keeping capabilities.
2. Speedometer-shaped Dials - Creating watches with an unconventional display that resembles a speedometer or other automobile instrumentation.
3. Minimalist Analog Watches - Developing watches with simplistic, stripped-down designs that focus on functionality and timekeeping.
Industry Implications
1. Automobile - Partnering with watch manufacturers to design watches that feature improvements or direct components inspired by vehicles, appealing to car enthusiasts.
2. Luxury Fashion - Creating lines of high-end watches that feature unconventional, unique designs that cater to a niche audience of collectors.
3. Aviation - Designing watches that incorporate technical aspects of airplane control panels and provide accurate timekeeping for pilots or aviation enthusiasts.