# Autorobot Digital Watches Casio G-Shock & Transformers Created a Celebratory DW-6900 TF-4 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dw6900-tf4 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/11/casio-transformers-35th-anniversary-g-shock-watch) & [tf.takaratomy.co.jp](http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/) [Casio G-Shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r) worked on a joint timepiece alongside Transformers to celebrate both of their 35th anniversaries this year -- the [DW-6900](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jae-tips) TF-4 watch model serves as the foundation of the design. Accompanying the timepiece is a figurine that replicates the nature of the Transformers. It turns into the familiar Optimus Prime character and at the chest piece known as the 'Matric of Leadership' is the DW-6900 TF-4 watch. The figurine serves as a watch stand and it also comes with the original Matric of Leadership when the watch is not in its place. The color palette of the timepiece imitates the character with hues of red and navy blue with a gray face, referencing the Autobot and Transformers emblem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebratory Collector’s Watches:** The creation of limited edition watches with popular icons and characters can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the watchmaking industry. - **Collaborative Timepiece Designs:** Collaborating with popular franchises for timepiece designs can provide a unique selling point for watchmakers. - **Smart-watch Crossover Collectibles:** A Smart-watch meets collector’s crossover could be disruptive innovation opportunity for watchmakers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watch-making:** The watch-making industry can increase their sales by creating multiple limited edition watches with popular collaborations. - **Franchise Licensing:** Franchise licensing can benefit from creating exclusive watches with licensed characters to cater to a growing audience. - **Smart-watch Wearables:** A smart-watch wearable company could collaborate with popular franchises, recreating the nostalgic essence in a futuristic and innovative way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-gshock.md) - [Mecha Anime-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangelion-x-gshock-ga110eva30.md) - [AI-Trained Golden Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gd001.md) - [Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-pleasures-dw5600pdp1.md) - [Superhero-Honoring Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-fantastic-four.md) - [Manga-Themed Limited Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-in-the-shell-dw5600.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gw6900nasa241.md)