# Graffiti-Inspired Timepieces The RM 68-01 Tourbilion Cyril Kongo Boasts a Colorful Watch Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-watch-design References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/watches/street-artist-cyril-kongo-infuses-graffiti-with-horology-in-the-richard-mille-rm-68-01.php) The [limited-edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emc-sr71) RM 68-01 Tourbilion Cyril Kongo is a [colorful watch design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5704-iris) that was created in a collaboration between Richard Mille and street artist Cyril Kongo. The hand-painted watch pieces feature the colorful designs of Cyril Kongo, which was a significant challenge to create. The artist says: "It took the development of special tools and over a year of experimentation for me to be capable of painting on a watch some five centimeters square." Some pieces within the watch are no more than a few millimeters in length, which indicates how much time and attention went into creating the details of this aesthetically pleasing design. The dynamic watch face is framed by a NTPT carbon case, a TZP ceramic bezel and Grade 5 Titanium screws. Only 30 editions of the striking RM 68-01 Tourbilion Cyril Kongo have been produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graffiti-inspired Timepieces:** Opportunity for disrupting the luxury watch industry by incorporating street art and vibrant designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watch:** An opportunity for luxury watch brands to collaborate with street artists to create unique and colorful timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Vibrant Limited-Edition Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-your-dreams.md) - [Dazzling Sapphire-Crafted Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille-rm-0702.md) - [Mechanical Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille-rm-3001-le-mans-classic.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Colorful Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp15.md) - [Concrete Art-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-meca10.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Designer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-tourbillon.md) - [Sophisticated Women's Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille1.md)