# Trekkie Timepiece Concepts The Excelsior Watch is Inspired by Sulu's Ship By Michael Hines | Published 2013-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excelsior-watch References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/excelsior-watch-is-an-ideal-watch-for-all-trekkies/) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/1/) Star Trek superfans will instantly recognize the source of inspiration behind the Excelsior watch. This watch was designed by Peter Fletcher and submitted to [Tokyoflash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led), the [Japanese watch company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-robot-grendizer) known for its creative and occasionally crazy creations. Fletcher's watch takes the shape of a ship from the Star Trek universe; the Excelsior is the name of an actual ship from said universe. Although it's inspired by a [futuristic spaceship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-nasa-watch-concept), the Excelsior watch isn't all that hard to read. Two dials, one displaying the hour and the other the minutes rotate along its face. LED lights colorfully illuminate part of the strap and the face. Tokyoflash is known for taking designer submissions from concept to reality, so perhaps there is hope that Fletcher's Excelsior watch could be put into production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Star-trek-inspired Watches:** Watch companies could incorporate designs inspired by popular science fiction franchises for unique and innovative timepieces. - **LED Watch Displays:** LED lights could be used in innovative ways to enhance watch displays and make them more vibrant and eye-catching. - **Designer Watch Submissions:** More watch companies could follow Tokyoflash's lead and accept designer submissions to bring fresh and innovative creations to market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers could capitalize on the nostalgia and popularity of science fiction franchises to create innovative and unique timepieces. - **Technology:** Incorporating LED lights into watches could open up a new market for innovative and creative uses of the technology. - **Product Design:** Accepting designer submissions for product ideas could help companies stay on the pulse of current trends and come up with fresh and unique product designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-inspired-yacht.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Chromatic Astronaut-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimer-ssc947.md) - [Cinematic Superhero Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-x-fantastic-4-first-steps.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)