# Slithering Sports Star Watches The Black Mamba Ambassador has Snakeskin on the Strap By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-mamba-ambassador References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/live/all/available-now-meister-black-mamba-ambassador-watchw/) & [meisterwatches](http://www.meisterwatches.com/home) Real Kobe Bryant fans will be telling time with the Black Mamba Ambassador from Meister Watches. This watch is perfect for [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-and-ness) fans with its [purple face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimer) and interspersed gold accents. The strap has snakeskin on it, which harks back to Bryant's "Black Mamba" nickname. There will only be 50 Black Mamba Ambassador watches made and they each go for $500 apiece. Click the links provided to get your hands on some history today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Snakeskin Watches:** The integration of snakeskin patterns in watches opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and accessory industry. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** The popularity of limited edition watches, like the Black Mamba Ambassador, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the collectibles market. - **Sports-themed Accessories:** The demand for sports-inspired accessories, such as the Black Mamba Ambassador watch, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sports merchandise industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring the integration of unique materials, like snakeskin, in their products. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can leverage the popularity of limited edition items, like the Black Mamba Ambassador watch, to create unique and valuable offerings. - **Sports Merchandise:** The sports merchandise industry can capitalize on the trend of sports-themed accessories, like the Black Mamba Ambassador watch, to cater to the demands of sports fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Basketball Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gbm2100rh-rui-hachimura.md) - [Black Stealthy Tonal Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offcourt-slides.md) - [Basketball-Textured Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-seastar-wilson-wnba-watches.md) - [Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-mamba.md) - [Minimalist Basketball Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-rui-hachimura-gm5600rh1.md) - [Demure Athlete-Approved Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-tourbillon-novak-djokovic-goat-edition.md) - [Athlete-Honoring Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-2.md) - [Lunar New Year-Celebrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake1.md) - [Lunar New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-swatch-collection.md)