# Designer Diving Watches Nautica NMX 300 Makes Deep Sea Styles By Rachel | Published 2009-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nautica-NMX-300 References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/05/11/nautica-nmx-300/) [Nautica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nautica) delved into the deep for their latest line of watches. Inspired by [vintage diving helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-luminor-marina), the company created the NMX 300 line. What’s special about the newly released Nautica NMX 300 wrist wear is that it features a metal cage, a screw down crown that indicates when it is correctly in place, and [200 meter water resistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-gradient-turquoise). The watch can also light up, in case you need to see the time during your diving excursions. The Nautica NMX 300 sells online and in stores for $400. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Diving Watches:** Opportunity for watch companies to create diving watches with vintage design elements. - **Functional Diving Wearables:** Opportunity for wearables companies to create diving wearables with advanced features like water resistance and lighting. - **Sustainable Diving Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory companies to create diving accessories made from eco-friendly materials like recycled plastic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Industry:** Watch companies can capitalize on the trend of diving watches by creating their own line of vintage-inspired diving watches. - **Wearables Industry:** Wearables companies can expand their product line to cater to divers by creating wearables that have advanced features like water resistance and lighting. - **Accessory Industry:** Accessory companies can create diving accessories made from eco-friendly materials to cater to divers who prioritize sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Postmodern Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodus-sector-dive.md) - [Chromatic Decompression Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-decompression-mn90-watch.md) - [Accessible Feature-Rich Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undone-aquadeep-dive-watch.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spd-x-ares-diver1-mission-timer.md) - [Masterful Ceramic Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-submersible-elux-labid.md) - [Mint-Hued Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doxa-sub-300-carbon-seafoam.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [Minimalist Deep Sea Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-prodiver-modello-uno.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md)