# Vintage Racer Timepieces The Ferro & Co. Distinct 3 Vintage Racing Style Watch Series is Chic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferro-co References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/ferro-co-distinct-3-vintage-racing-style-watch-series-inspired-by-24-hours-of-le-mans-sports-car-race/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ferro-co-watch-le-mans-inspired-racing-watch--2?utm_source=www.tuvie.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=c2d383ca#/) The Ferro & Co.Distinct 3 Vintage Racing Style Watch Series is a lineup of timepieces that draw design influence from the [24 Hours of Le Mans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille-rm-3001-le-mans-classic) sports car race to offer wearers an accessory that's built with dependability and style in mind. The timepieces are powered by a Miyota 9015 movement and draw design influence from [race vehicles from the 1960s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-genve), which is evident with their instrument-like dial. This will make the three timepieces feel like they're straight out of the driver's seat to help avid racing enthusiasts integrate a piece of history into their outfit each day. The Ferro & Co.Distinct 3 Vintage Racing Style Watch Series can be paired with a [leather or fabric strap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43) to suit wearer preferences seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Vintage Racing Style Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of vintage racing style watches that incorporate modern technology and materials. - **Design Influence From Motorsport:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that combine the aesthetics of vintage race cars with contemporary design elements. - **Integrating History Into Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate elements of historical events or industries into fashion accessories for a unique storytelling experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vintage racing style and cutting-edge technology into new watch designs. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with watchmakers to create fashion lines inspired by motorsport and vintage race cars. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with fashion brands to bring the aesthetics of vintage race cars into automotive design and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Racer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roue-tps-watch.md) - [Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-time-collection.md) - [Retro Rally Racing Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaer-r1-rally-chronograph.md) - [70s-Era Racing Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaer-r1-usa-racing-chronograph.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ollech-wajs-rallychron.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [70s-Style Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prospex-speedtimers.md) - [Elevated Sporty Men's Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sport-tourer1.md) - [Mechanical Motorsports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille-rm-3001-le-mans-classic.md)