# Fantastical Collectible Watches A Disney Imagineer Designed these Luminous Vintage Timepieces By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-17 | Updated 2015-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-watches References: [starlingwatch](http://www.starlingwatch.com/press/) Referred to as the [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-capsule) version of the iWatch, these collectible watches are beautiful glowing timepieces that come with a fantasy storybook to provide a romantic history of each clock. The short novel is a time-travelling romance that features the 'Starling' watches throughout. These collectible watches were designed through a collaboration between Disney Imagineer Terri Hardin and Silicon Valley technologist and inventor Frank Cohen. The luminous clocks display the 'Chillovean Lights' when opened, flashing a range of 67 million color combinations. The beautifully crafted watches come in a handmade resin box and each feature a different intricate exterior, including the 'Snapshot,' 'Memories' and 'Inception' designs. These [Steampunk vintage watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch) are each unique and are made for a lover of novel collectible items with a wild imagination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Collectible Watches:** Opportunity for creating unique and intricate timepieces that appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Collaborative Design:** Potential to bring together different creative minds from various industries to design innovative watches. - **Luminous Technology:** Chance to incorporate advanced lighting technology into watches for a unique and mesmerizing effect. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create high-end, limited edition collectible watches for luxury consumers. - **Publishing:** Potential to combine storytelling and timepieces for a new genre of collectible items that appeal to book lovers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to introduce innovative and artistic watch designs as part of high fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time-Telling Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-patina-2023-collection.md) - [Whimsical Regulator Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfrogettable.md) - [Next-Gen Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-droplet.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-gshock.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-capsule.md) - [Thematic Dragon-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-inspired-timepieces.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Cinematic Superhero Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-x-fantastic-4-first-steps.md) - [Luxury Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-fleuss-chronograph-spongebob-squarepants-eyedial.md)