# Militaristic Satin-Polished Watches Bell & Ross Introduces a Watch with Bold Numerals and Branding By Amy Duong | Published 2019-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/3/bell-ross-br-v2-92-military-watch-beige-info) & [bellross](https://www.bellross.com/our-collections/vintage/br-v/br-v2-92/BR-V2-92-MILITARY-BEIGE) [Bell & Ross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx3) specializes in [militaristic timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap) as well as aviation -- its latest drop is a watch entitled the 'BR V2-92 Military Beige.' The timepiece has a 41mm steel case with satin-polishing for a sleek finish complete with bold numerals and branding details in black. It rests with a clean sapphire black bezel and a beige face. The strap is constructed from canvas materials in black contrasted by a beige lining that runs down the center. The BR V2-92 Military Beige watch boasts militaristic cues with modern design informed by its sporty functionality. Additional elements include its water-resistance of 100 meters and sapphire screen. The timepiece's design language sways further from the usual aviation and militaristic theme as it dives into the label's actual heritage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Militaristic Timepieces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating military-inspired watches that combine bold design with modern functionality. - **Satin-polished Finish:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating satin-polishing techniques to create sleek and sophisticated watch designs. - **Canvas Watch Straps:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using canvas materials for watch straps, providing a unique and contrasting aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watchmaking industry by creating timepieces that draw inspiration from military and aviation themes. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by offering military-inspired watches as stylish accessories that appeal to enthusiasts. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury goods industry by producing high-end watches with unique satin-polished finishes and distinctive design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Square Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx3.md) - [Dazzling Mirrored Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br05-grey-mirror-steel.md) - [Matte Black Ceramic Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-03-cyber-ceramic.md) - [Elite Aviation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-chrono-rafale-solo-display.md) - [Futuristic Iridescent Timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx5-iridescent.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) - [Haute Black Ceramic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br-05-black-ceramic.md) - [Military Heritage Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap.md)