# Phosphorescent Watches C1 Quantum Gravity Watch Would Make James Bond Proud By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excessive-watchmaking-james-bond-would-be-proud References: [kanyeuniversecity](http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/index.php?em3106=226429_-1__0_~0_-1_3_2009_0_0&eM=) This watch is designed to push excess, to push the boundaries of [mechanical watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10). The C1 Quantum Gravity is the epitome of impulse and intuition when it comes to watchmaking. For 2009, the C Lab Series is expanding to break new horizons. It took 5 months for this watch to come into being by a team of craftsmen. Kanye University described it as "A cylindrical piston. A vertical back-and-forth movement. Liquid. These were the three essential elements combined by the C Lab Series to create this astounding equation involving mechanics and chemistry." The site adds, "On the chemistry side of things, a liquid featuring green phosphorescent nanoparticles fills a tube to assist in the reading. Meanwhile, on the mechanical side, this [energy gauge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg) operates perpendicularly to the caliber, rising up and down from its base to signal the remaining energy of the movement in relation to its available three-day power reserve." Now there's a watch even James Bond would be envious of! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pushing Boundaries of Mechanical Watches:** The C1 Quantum Gravity watch pushes the boundaries of mechanical watches, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watchmaking industry. - **Combining Mechanics and Chemistry:** The C Lab Series combines mechanics and chemistry in the C1 Quantum Gravity watch, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation at the intersection of these fields. - **Phosphorescent Nanoparticles in Timepieces:** The use of green phosphorescent nanoparticles in watches, as seen in the C1 Quantum Gravity, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the watch industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watchmaking:** The C1 Quantum Gravity watch presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the watchmaking industry, pushing the boundaries of traditional timepiece design. - **Mechanical Engineering:** The combination of mechanics and chemistry in the C1 Quantum Gravity watch creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of mechanical engineering. - **Nanotechnology:** The use of phosphorescent nanoparticles in watches, exemplified by the C1 Quantum Gravity, suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the nanotechnology industry for timepiece applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luminous Ceramic Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-bel-canto-lumire.md) - [Phosphorescent LCD Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-pro-trek-watches.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Black Hole-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-planet-ii-black-star.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-glow.md) - [Space-Inspired Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-tellurium.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Luxury Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-themed-timepiece.md) - [Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gw6900nasa241.md)