# Industrial 3D-Printed Watches The Fellman Watch Co. Makes Custom Watch Designs By Tyler | Published 2017-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-watch References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1764910694/fellman-watch-co?ref=a8ocmb) & [FellmanWatchco](http://FellmanWatchco.com) Fellman Watch Co. is offering a [limited-edition watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-your-dreams) as part of its [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vostra-vector) release. This model includes a watch that is 3D printed in steel. It has limited the series to only 20 pieces, most of which are already sold out. The 3D printing creates an industrial and unique look you will not find in any other watch. You can clearly see each layer of the printing process. As standard with Fellman Watch Co. timepieces, this watch will include a Swiss quartz movement, a sapphire crystal and is hand-assembled in the USA. The Limited Edition uses the dame manufacturing method Fellman Watch Co. has used in all its prototypes. The early models have been all over the world in demanding, outdoor conditions and has held up nicely. To expand on the exclusivity, this version also includes a [laser-etched dial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial) and can be customized with any image the customer chooses. The 3D printing and custom laser etching allows for customers to design a watch that is unique and made just for them. The Limited Edition price is only $199. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition 3d-printed Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of 3D printing technology to create limited-edition timepieces with an industrial and unique look. - **Customizable Laser-etched Dials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a manufacturing method that allows customers to customize watch dials with any image of their choice. - **Swiss Quartz Movement in 3d-printed Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional Swiss watchmaking expertise with the modern manufacturing capabilities of 3D printing technology. ### Where This Applies - **Watch Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into the watch manufacturing process to create unique and customizable timepieces. - **Customization Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer laser-etching customization services to a wide range of industries, including watches, to create personalized products. - **Additive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of 3D printing technology in various industries, such as watchmaking, to revolutionize manufacturing processes and product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md) - [Stealthy Black Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield.md) - [Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-03-cyber-ceramic.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Collaborative Limited-Edition Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emc-sr71.md) - [Vibrant Limited-Edition Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-your-dreams.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-skyline-cx-edition.md) - [Welded Stainless Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock.md)