# Special Edition Watch Collaborations HODINKEE Created a Version of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifty-fathoms-bathyscaphe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/hodinkee-blancpain-fifty-fathoms-bathyscaphe) & [limited.hodinkee](https://limited.hodinkee.com/blancpain/) [HODINKEE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrera-seafarer) has partnered with [Blancpain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scuba-fifty-fathoms) to create a limited-edition [Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms). The watch features enlarged numbering on the 3, 6, 9, and 12 numbers. The watch has a satin-brushed stainless steel bezel that also has an s ceramic insert. Also featured are Liquid metal hands, as well as a Caliber 1153 movement system that can provide 100 hours of battery to the fifty fathoms bathyscaphe. The watch face measures in at 38mm and is water-resistant up to depths of 300 meters. HODINKEE's branding is present on the rotor of the watch in solid gold. The model is limited to 100 models and has a price point of $9,900 USD. The watch is available on the HODINKEE website. Image Credit: HODINKEE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Watch Collaborations:** The rise of limited-edition watch collaborations presents an opportunity for brands to create unique and exclusive timepieces that resonate with collectors and enthusiasts. - **Enlarged Numbering and Unique Bezels:** The use of enlarged numbering on watch dials and unique bezel designs opens up opportunities for brands to differentiate their timepieces and offer a fresh take on traditional watch aesthetics. - **Extended Battery Life in Luxury Watches:** The integration of longer-lasting battery systems in luxury watches allows brands to meet the demands of modern wearers who prioritize convenience and reliability. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Luxury watchmakers can capitalize on the trend of limited-edition collaborations and innovative dial and bezel designs to attract discerning customers seeking unique and exclusive timepieces. - **Fashion and Lifestyle Retail:** Fashion and lifestyle retailers can tap into the growing popularity of limited-edition watch collaborations to offer their customers exclusive and collectible timepieces that align with their brand image. - **Technology and Energy Storage:** The development of extended battery systems for luxury watches creates opportunities for technology and energy storage companies to collaborate with watch manufacturers and revolutionize the wearer's experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Honoring Collaborative Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrera-seafarer.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Demure Downsized Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-fifty-fathoms-automatique.md) - [Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-abyss.md) - [Dynamic Pink Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms.md) - [Limited Reinterpreted Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronomaster-original-triple-calendar.md) - [Mint-Hued Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doxa-sub-300-carbon-seafoam.md)