# Luxe Seafaring Timepieces The 'Class Sail' Burel Watch Places Nautical Design on Your Wrist By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burel-watch References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/311937631892014125/Burel-Class-Sail-Watch) & [en.lesrhabilleurs](http://en.lesrhabilleurs.com/burel-watches-a-nautical-inspiration-on-your-wrist/) The 'Class Sail' watch by Burel brings [nautical elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamaster-regatta) to your wrist so you can check the time in style. Burel's watch simulates the look and feel of a seafaring vessel. Each element of the Class Sail was designed to pay homage to sailboats. The watches were designed and constructed in a workshop in Paris. The watch's dial is made of strips of [precious wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944) to simulate the beautiful wooden floors of a ship. Surrounding the watch face is black PVD steel which is the same material that [modern sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laventure-marine-type-3-chronometer) are made of. The band of the watch is constructed from the same fabric that boat sails use for maximum durability. As a result of the meticulous design, the Burel Class Sail is the perfect watch for any passionate sailor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nautical-inspired Timepieces:** This trend presents an opportunity for watch manufacturers to design timepieces that capture the essence of seafaring vessels. - **Incorporating Natural Materials:** This trend highlights the potential for businesses to create unique products by integrating natural elements like precious wood into their designs. - **Durable and Functional Accessories:** This trend opens up possibilities for companies to develop accessories, like watch bands, using materials known for their strength and durability, such as boat sail fabric. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Manufacturing:** Watch manufacturers can leverage this trend by creating nautical-themed timepieces that appeal to sailing enthusiasts. - **Woodworking:** This trend presents an opportunity for woodworking businesses to explore collaborations with watch manufacturers to supply unique and sustainable materials for watch dials. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The demand for durable fabrics in the watch industry provides an opportunity for textile manufacturers to partner with watchmakers in producing bands made from high-quality sailboat materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md) - [Chic Seafaring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-mackinac-40mm-yacht-timer.md) - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Naval-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longitude-titanium-timepiece.md) - [Luxury Desk Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-submariner-desk-clock.md) - [Sustainable Marine Plastic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulysse-nardin-1.md) - [Luxury Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-fleuss-chronograph-spongebob-squarepants-eyedial.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [Minimalistic Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waldor-co-novel-40-cap-dail.md)