# Tachometer Timepieces The Contagiri 8C Competizione is a Tribute to Alfa Romeo By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contagiri-8c-competizione References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/limited-edition-giuliano-mazzuoli-contagiri-8c-competizione-watch/) & [giulianomazzuoli](http://www.giulianomazzuoli.com/wristwatch-contagiri8c.html) If you love [watches and fast cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-chronograph-extreme-sport), you will love the Contagiri 8C Competizione. This watch was designed by Giuliano Mazzuoli and is a tribute to Italian automaker [Alfa Romeo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtamodificata). What makes the Contagiri 8C Competizione so cool is its design. The face of the watch is designed after a car's tachometer. As the day goes on, the 'RPMs' on the watch increase or decrease. Brilliant! Check out the gallery above to see this watch in all its glory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tachometer-inspired Timepieces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable watches that mimic the design and function of car tachometers, appealing to both watch and car enthusiasts. - **Automotive-themed Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of wristwatches that pay tribute to iconic car brands, combining style with automotive nostalgia. - **Dynamic Time Display:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent watches with dynamic features that represent time in innovative ways, providing a unique and interactive user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with car manufacturers to create limited-edition watches that embody the design elements and essence of their iconic vehicles. - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with watch designers to co-create branded timepieces that capture the essence of iconic cars, offering car enthusiasts a stylish accessory. - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a new line of fashionable watches inspired by automotive design, attracting those who appreciate both style and automotive culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-x-zagato-lab-one.md) - [Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedometer.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-time-collection.md) - [Opulent Branded Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autodromo-x-mobil-1-group-b-pegasus-edition.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-watch1.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ollech-wajs-rallychron.md) - [Retro-Style Racer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roue-tps-watch.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md)