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# Pie-Pan Anniversary Watches
Rado Transforms its 'DiaStar' Model for the Watch's 60th Anniversary

By Kanesa D | Published 2022-09-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diastar
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/rado-diastar-original-60-year-anniversary-edition-alfredo-haberli) & [rado](https://www.rado.com/en_gb/diastar-60-year-anniversary.html)

[Rado’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoupole-watch) ‘DiaStar’ model is turning 60 this year, and to kick off celebrations the watchmakers have released a new iteration of the iconic watch in collaboration with Alfredo Häberli. The ‘DiaStar Original 60-Year Anniversary Edition’ is a reworked version of the 1962 watch with a reduced number of facets applied to the sapphire crystal watch glass. This effect creates a ‘pie-pan’ effect that accentuates the innovative case shape, transforming the watch into a minimalist's dream. The watch is made from Ceramos, an alloy material that is made from 90% titanium carbide and a deviation from the original design. This material makes the watch lightweight and comfortable on the wrist.

The watch comes with a stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet and is rounded off with a gray fabric strap. The ‘DiaStar Original 60-Year Anniversary Edition’ and another ‘Diastar Original’ are available now at Rado.

Image Credit: Rado

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 12%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Pie-pan Sapphire Crystal:** Innovative sapphire crystal watch glass creates a unique 'pie-pan' effect and presents an opportunity for luxurious watch brands to incorporate this design element in their creations.
- **Ceramos Watch Material:** The lightweight Ceramos alloy material presents an opportunity for watchmakers to create comfortable and durable watches that can withstand daily wear.
- **Minimalist Design:** The minimalist design trend presents an opportunity for watchmakers to create elegant and simple watches that appeal to consumers seeking a more understated look.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Luxury Watches:** High-end watch brands can take advantage of the pie-pan sapphire crystal trend along with the use of innovative materials to offer consumers luxurious and unique timepieces.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can capitalize on the minimalist design trend by creating sleek and chic timepieces that complement a variety of outfits.
- **Fitness Trackers:** Fitness tracker manufacturers can experiment with the Ceramos material and design elements to create durable and stylish devices that can keep up with fitness enthusiasts' active lifestyles.

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