# Bullet-Filled Wristwatches The Artya 'Son of a Gun' Features Real Bullets in Its Face By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artya-son-of-a-gun References: [blog.perpetuelle](http://blog.perpetuelle.com/index.php/limited-edition-watches/artya-son-of-a-gun-watch/) & [artya.luxuryartpieces](http://artya.luxuryartpieces.com/artya_concept) You would be hard-pressed to find a watch more badass than the Artya 'Son of a Gun.' This watch is [custom made](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944) by Swedish [art watchmaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg) Artya using actual ammunition. The watch is a one-off and was made for a collector with an obvious affinity for firearms. The face of the 'Son of a Gun' has six 6mm Flobert bullets resting in it with the hour and minute hands designed to look like crosshairs. The back of the watch is decked out using the bottom-end of three .38 special cartridges. The watch has a [tough and unique look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrgb2000js) and is sure to draw attention no matter where its worn. You can see the watch, along with the gun that fires the bullets in its face, here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Art Watches:** The Artya 'Son of a Gun' showcases the demand for unique and personalized timepieces incorporating unconventional materials. - **Bullet-inspired Fashion Accessories:** The use of bullets in fashion accessories, like the Artya 'Son of a Gun,' highlights the growing trend of edgy and provocative designs. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** The collaboration between the firearms and watchmaking industries, exemplified by the Artya 'Son of a Gun,' presents opportunities for innovation and product diversification. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Watchmaking:** The Artya 'Son of a Gun' demonstrates the potential for disruption within the luxury watchmaking industry by combining artistry and unconventional materials. - **Fashion Accessories:** Bullet-filled fashion accessories, like the Artya 'Son of a Gun,' can disrupt the fashion industry by appealing to consumers looking for bold and daring statement pieces. - **Firearms Manufacturing:** The incorporation of bullets in products such as the Artya 'Son of a Gun' opens up opportunities for firearms manufacturers to explore unique collaborations and expand into new markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Asymmetrical Shadowy Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-evil-omen.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-skeleton-watch.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-lunar-pilot-meteorite.md) - [Bodacious Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-hooligan-nightfall-watch.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md)