# Southeast Asian-Inspired Watches Patek Philippe Has Created a New Limited Edition Aquanaut Watch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-10-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquanaut-watch References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/patek-philippe-watch-art-grand-exhibition-singapore-aquanaut) & [patek](https://www.patek.com/en/home) Patek Philippe has created a new [limited edition Aquanaut watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sn-mi), which the company will reveal at the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore. The watch is titled the '5167A-012 Aquanaut,' and it features a red design that symbolizes good fortune in Southeast Asia. The red theme is also extended form the strap of the watch onto the hands of the dial. The red Aquanaut watch runs on an [automatic 324 S C movement system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-150th), which is exposed. The case of the watch is 40mm, and features branding that reads, “PATEK PHILIPPE SINGAPORE 2019.” Patek Phillippe has not yet released a price point for the watch, however, the company has indicated that it will only be released in Southeast Asian markets. Image Credit: Patek Philippe ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited Edition Watches:** Creating limited edition watches with unique designs and themes can attract collectors and enthusiasts in the luxury watch industry. - **Cultural Symbolism in Design:** Incorporating cultural symbolism in product design allows brands to tap into regional markets and connect with local consumers. - **Regional Market Exclusivity:** Releasing products exclusively in specific regions can create a sense of exclusivity and drive demand among targeted consumer segments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Luxury watch companies can explore limited edition releases to cater to collectors looking for unique and exclusive timepieces. - **Product Design Industry:** Product designers can leverage cultural symbolism to create products that resonate with specific regional markets. - **Consumer Goods Retail Industry:** Retailers specializing in luxury goods can capitalize on regional market exclusivity by offering exclusive products to targeted consumer segments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Luxury Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-luxury-timepiece.md) - [Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patek-philippe-cubitus.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Aquatic Europe-Only Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-limited-edition-1965-recreation.md) - [Dynamic Pink Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms.md) - [Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-10.md) - [Historic Watch Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-decade-one.md) - [Tropical Avian-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-alpinist-gmt-spb493j.md) - [Lunar New Year-Honoring Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breguet.md)