# Plane-Inspired Watches The Bell & Ross Aviation Collection Soars to Whole New Heights By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-aviation-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/4/bell-ross-aviation-collection) & [bellross](http://www.bellross.com/ca/) The [Bell & Ross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-skeleton) Aviation Collection features watches that are at once darkly masculine and subtly playful. With three new additions to its time-telling arsenal, the collection will help eliminate travel tardiness in style. A twist on the brand's iconic BR-01 model, the Bell & Ross Aviation Collection includes the heading indicator, airspeed and climb instrument recreated on the watch face it is known for. The [square face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-x3-tourbillon) has been re-vamped in a sleek black matte stainless steel and complemented with a thick rubber and heavy-duty fabric strap. But what will really excite people is the yellow accents, one of which includes the outline of a plane. The Bell & Ross Aviation Collection has introduced a special six-watch boxed collector’s set that is limited to just 99 editions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aviation-inspired Watches:** Opportunity for disruption: Develop watches that combine aviation-inspired design with advanced smartwatch technology. - **Dark Masculine Timepieces:** Opportunity for disruption: Create a line of dark, masculine watches that appeal to fashion-forward men seeking a bold statement piece. - **Limited Edition Collector's Sets:** Opportunity for disruption: Design limited edition collector's sets that cater to luxury watch enthusiasts and collectors looking for exclusive offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watch:** Opportunity for disruption: Innovate the luxury watch industry by incorporating unconventional design elements and limited edition offerings. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruption: Explore the intersection of fashion and technology by creating trendy, aviation-inspired watches that appeal to style-conscious individuals. - **Smartwatch:** Opportunity for disruption: Merge the worlds of luxury timepieces and smartwatches by developing aviation-themed smartwatches with advanced features and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Skeletal Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-skeleton.md) - [Elite Aviation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-chrono-rafale-solo-display.md) - [Square Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx3.md) - [Futuristic Iridescent Timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx5-iridescent.md) - [Square Tourbillon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-x3-tourbillon.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br-0394-blacktrack-chronograph-watch.md) - [Tactical Compass Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-gmt-compass.md) - [Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-03-cyber-ceramic.md) - [Dazzling Mirrored Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br05-grey-mirror-steel.md)