# Sci-Fi Space Station Timepieces The Death Star Watch was Designed in Collaboration with Lucasfilm By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-watch References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/03/25/this-death-star-watch-wont-wipe-out-planets-but-its-150000-price-tag-it-will-obliterate-your-life-savings/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kross-studio.ch](http://kross-studio.ch/en/) The Death Star Watch has been designed by [Studio Kross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gbl-porco-rosso) in partnership with [Lucasfilm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-casetify-collection) as a darkly demure timepiece that puts the namesake space station front and center for avid [sci-fi fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) to admire. The timepiece features a 45mm titanium case that is capped with a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which accommodates the tourbillion within and further enhances the skeletal aesthetic. The hands on the timepiece appear as an Imperial-Class Star Destroyer for the hour hand and a Super-Class Star Destroyer for the minute hand to further enhance the sci-fi nature of the accessory. The Death Star Watch is limited to just 10 examples priced at $150,000 each and comes packaged in an Imperial kyber crystal container. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi-inspired Timepieces:** Designing luxury timepieces inspired by famous sci-fi franchises like Star Wars can attract a niche market of avid fans and collectors. - **Nostalgic-inspired Accessories:** Creating fashion accessories inspired by popular culture and nostalgic references can tap into the emotional connection of consumers and create a unique selling point. - **High-end Limited-edition Collectibles:** Producing limited-edition luxury collectibles for niche markets can create a sense of exclusivity and increase brand value and demand among collectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Incorporating design elements from other industries into watchmaking can create unique timepieces and attract a more diverse consumer base. - **Pop Culture Merchandising:** Creating fashion accessories and collectibles inspired by famous pop culture references can increase brand awareness and attract a diverse consumer base. - **Limited-edition Collectibles:** Producing high-end limited-edition collectibles for niche markets can create a sense of exclusivity and increase brand value and demand among collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed.md) - [Black Hole-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md)