# Meteorite-Infused Timepieces The Col&MacArthur LUNAR 1969 Pays Homage to the Apollo 11 Mission By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colmacarthur-lunar-1969 References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/11/21/the-ultimate-gift-for-space-lovers-this-watch-comes-with-a-real-lunar-meteorite-in-its-dial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-gift-for-space-lovers-this-watch-comes-with-a-real-lunar-meteorite-in-its-dial) & [colandmacarthur](https://colandmacarthur.com/gb/watches/collection-lunar-1969) The Col&MacArthur LUNAR 1969 timepiece is a [moon-themed accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch) for collectors or space enthusiasts alike to choose as the next addition to their collection. The watch features a dial that mimics the appearance of the lunar surface and is integrated with a [real lunar meteorite rock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maestro-20-meteorite) right at the 12-o'clock point. The watch is stamped with coordinates around the periphery of the dial that commemorate the [first six Apollo missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch) and have the recognizable footprint of Neil Armstrong on the back case. The Col&MacArthur LUNAR 1969 timepiece comes in a range of options with a Quartz or Sellita Automatic movement of which the latter is limited to just 200 examples. The watch comes in titanium, steel and forged carbon fiber finishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lunar-themed Accessories:** Opportunity for creating more moon and space-themed accessories with unique features or materials. - **Integration of Rare Materials:** Opportunity for integrating rare or unconventional materials in timepieces to attract collectors or enthusiasts. - **Commemorative Timepieces:** Opportunity for creating timepieces that commemorate historical events or figures to appeal to niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Opportunity for luxury watch brands to explore unique and unconventional materials and features for their timepieces. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity for the collectibles industry to expand their offering to include limited edition or commemorative timepieces. - **Space-themed Merchandise:** Opportunity for the space-themed merchandise industry to create more unique and high-end accessories for enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar Dust-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar1622.md) - [Celestial Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulova-lunar-pilot-meteorite.md) - [Moondust-Made Minimal Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar1622-watch.md) - [Moon Landing-Themed Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker.md) - [Meteorite Moon Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perpetual-moon-concept.md) - [Meteorite Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-chronomaster-sport-meteorite.md) - [Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-constellation-meteorite-collection.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md) - [Meteorite Dial Timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maestro-20-meteorite.md)