# Black Hole-Inspired Watches CIGA DESIGN and Label Noir Launch the Blue Planet II Black Star By Amy Duong | Published 2025-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star References: [cigadesign](https://cigadesign.com/products/ciga-design-mechanical-watch-black-star)  [CIGA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker) Design works in collaboration with Label Noir to introduce the Blue Planet II Black Star edition. It is a striking timepiece that joins the roster of the [Blue Planet collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetary-orbit-wristwatches), capturing themes of a cosmic perspective. Straying away from the usual motifs inspired by the Earth, the Blue Planet II Black Star explores a [deep space theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur10-spacemeter-blue) with a dial that looks like a black hole. The core of the design is the 8.5mm concave put complete in a Super Black pigment. This design absorbs about 99.6% of light to form a void-like visual effect. The surrounding patterns are complete in a CMYK gradient printing and a bright polar-star hand just above to show time. Image Credit: Ciga Design, Label Noir ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.1/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 43% - 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cosmic-inspired Timepieces:** Watches designed with deep space themes offer a unique aesthetic that appeals to both astronomy enthusiasts and fashion-forward consumers. - **Light-absorbing Materials:** Utilizing pigments that absorb nearly all light to create a void-like effect can revolutionize design aesthetics in various products. - **Gradient Printing Techniques:** Integrating CMYK gradient printing into luxury goods introduces vibrant and dynamic visual elements that enhance product differentiation. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The incorporation of space themes and advanced materials in watches signifies a shift towards niche, high-concept designs in the luxury sector. - **Advanced Materials:** The development and application of light-absorbing pigments represent significant innovation potential in creating groundbreaking visual effects. - **Printing Technology:** Enhancements in gradient printing technology could drive new applications and increased demand in industries focused on product customization and visual appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celestial Earth-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur120-blue-planet.md) - [Bold Astronomical Timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ming-5600-starfield.md) - [Blue Satellite Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur120-blue-planet.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Planet-Resembling Watch Faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-time.md) - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Planetary Orbit Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetary-orbit-wristwatches.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed.md)