# Yacht-Inspired Timepieces The Burel 'Class Yacht' Accentuates Any Seafaring Adventure By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-08-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-yacht References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/432993092195327805/Burel-Class-Yacht-Watch) & [burel-watch](http://www.burel-watch.com/) Sipping on champagne while lounging on your [luxury yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht) just isn't the same without the proper watch so Burel created the 'Class Yacht' timepiece. The French watch brand created the yacht-themed masterpiece in an effort to accompany any worthy seafaring vessel. Each part of the watch was designed to emulate parts of a yacht in the most luxe way possible. Class Yacht features a dial made of varnished wood to make it look like a boat deck. All of this is encased in a steel case similar to those used in [legendary diving watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon). The elegant watch is held in place with an [alligator leather strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reine-de-naples) to enhance the timepiece's sophistication. Housed within the Class Yacht's amazing exterior are incredible mechanics that ensure your watch ticks along accurately. A miniature hand lets you know the seconds while two larger ones keep regular time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Yacht-inspired Watches:** Creating luxury timepieces that emulate parts of a yacht presents a disruption in the watch industry. - **Luxury Diving Watches:** Building high-end watches with steel cases similar to those used in diving watches is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the luxury watch space. - **Wooden Dials:** Incorporating varnished wood into the design of high-end watches presents an opportunity for a new trend in the luxury watch space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can benefit from creating yacht-inspired timepieces that cater to the seafaring elite. - **Diving Watches:** The diving watch industry can leverage steel cases and luxury designs to enter the high-end watch market. - **Leather Goods:** The luxury leather goods industry can create alligator leather bands that cater to high-end watchmakers looking to enhance the sophistication of their timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Seafaring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-mackinac-40mm-yacht-timer.md) - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md) - [Chiming Wrist Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classique-rptition-minutes-ref.md) - [Luxury Desk Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-submariner-desk-clock.md) - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md) - [Heritage Enamel Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classique-souscription-2025.md) - [Collaboration Yacht Builder Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-x-firmship-p1-pilot.md) - [Celebratory Sports Event Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamaster-regatta.md) - [Naval-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longitude-titanium-timepiece.md)