# Skateboard Deck-Crafted Watches Baume and HRS Introduce a New Upcycled Timepiece By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baume References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/baume-hrs-watch) & [baumewatches](https://www.baumewatches.com/us/limited-editions-BMBS000001.html) Baume works in collaboration with pro skateboarder Erik Ellington to create a [limited edition watch series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emc-sr71) with his label [HRS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrs-by-starck). Specifically, Ellington and Baume's creative director Phillip Bolthausen join forces in designing a timepiece that is unique to its own as it is fully constructed using [old skateboard decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944) that were once used by Ellington and his friends. The duo took advantage of the different material variants that make up a skateboard deck and implement them to become something completely different. The skate deck has several textures and colors from its wood component, which gives each timepiece a case that is one of a kind. The wrist straps are made from cork and can be interchanged between the options of either a black tonal wrap or a natural one. The movement is automatic and the design imitates Baume's own Iconic Series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Fashion:** There is an opportunity for companies to create unique fashion pieces by repurposing materials that would have otherwise been discarded. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborating with professionals in different industries can result in innovative and one-of-a-kind products. - **Sustainable Accessories:** There is a growing demand for accessories made from eco-friendly materials and sustainable production processes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore upcycling as a way to create unique and sustainable products. - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers have an opportunity to incorporate unconventional materials and collaborate with designers to create innovative timepieces. - **Skateboarding:** The skateboarding industry can explore partnerships with fashion and accessory brands to repurpose used decks and create new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboarder-Endorsed Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuto-horigome1.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02.md) - [Concrete Art-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-meca10.md) - [Handcrafted Limited Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sn-mi.md)