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# Rugged Jewelry Brand Timepieces
The Tiffany & Co. CT60 DLC Watch Breaks Brand Tradition

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-27 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ct60-dlc-watch
References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/tiffany-and-co-ct60-dlc-watch/) & [tiffany](http://www.tiffany.com/watches/watches-tiffany-ct60)

Tiffany & Co. is a brand associated with that signature blue, lots of sterling silver and diamonds, but the Tiffany & Co. CT60 DLC Watch deviates in order to offer gentlemen a demure timepiece option. Keeping a completely monochromatic aesthetic, the watch features a stainless steel case that has been coated with black DLC and a white metal appliqué that is finished with a date window at the bottom and accompanying dials.

The Tiffany & Co. CT60 DLC Watch comes in two variations including the 40mm time-only style and the 42mm chronograph in order to satisfy preferences for more simplicity or functionality, respectively. The timepiece features a black and gray material strap in order to add softness and an unexpected level of casualness to the high-end timepiece.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.5/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Monochromatic Watch Design:** Designing watches with all components in the same color presents an opportunity for luxury brands to offer more demure options for their customers.
- **Functional and Non-functional Watch Styles:** Offering watches with a variety of functions and design features allows luxury brands to appeal to customers with different preferences.
- **Material Experimentation for Watch Straps:** Exploring the use of unexpected materials for watch straps presents an opportunity for luxury brands to add a unique touch to their timepieces.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watchmaking industry can benefit from exploring innovative design features to appeal to a wider range of customers.
- **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can expand their product offerings and customer base by incorporating watchmaking into their brand portfolio.
- **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories brands can add luxury timepieces to their lineup and differentiate themselves from competitors by experimenting with innovative design features.

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