# Racing-Inspired Watches The Casio G-Shock GA-120TR Tricolor Series is Bold and Contrasting By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-ga120tr References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2016/04/01/casio-g-shock-ga-120tr-tricolor-series/) & [casio](http://www.casio.com) The Casio G-Shock GA-120TR Tricolor Series may look very patriotic at first glance, but it was actually inspired by racing. Comprised of four different colorways including red, white, black and a multi-hued version, the collection is nevertheless all about specific features. Each watch boasts "a face that resembles the disc brakes of a motorcycle, along with analog hands meant to evoke gears in motion," writes Freshness Mag. The bright coloring of the Casio G-Shock GA-120TR Tricolor Series makes it perfect for the spring and summer seasons. Making a big fashion statement, the designs are bold and contrasting -- which will make them stand out all the more. A person doesn't even have to be a fan of racing to appreciate them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Racing-inspired Watches:** Opportunity for watch brands to create bold and contrasting designs inspired by racing, incorporating unique features like disc brakes and analog hands resembling gears in motion. - **Bright-colored Watches:** Opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of bright colors, especially during spring and summer seasons, by creating fashion-forward timepieces that make a bold fashion statement. - **Fashion-forward Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to expand their product offerings by incorporating bold and contrasting designs inspired by racing into their accessories collection, appealing to a wider range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for watch brands to create a new line of racing-inspired watches with unique design features that attract consumers looking for bold and distinctive timepieces. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate racing-inspired designs into their accessories collection, appealing to consumers who seek fashion-forward and unique pieces. - **Summer Fashion:** Opportunity for summer fashion brands to collaborate with watch brands to create bright-colored, racing-inspired timepieces that complement the seasonal trends and make a fashion statement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-dw6900-crazy-colors-series.md) - [Rugged Color-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gab2100-multicolor-accents.md) - [Sophisticated Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-collection.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Rugged Fashion-Forward Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gsteel-gbm2100-series.md) - [Monochromatic Digital Timepiece Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneontone.md) - [Stylish Durable Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-models.md) - [Prismatic Classic Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-rainbow-brick-wall.md)