# Weaponry-Woven Watches The Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle Watch is Formed From Weapons By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonderie-47-inversion-principle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/fonderie-47-watch-ak-47/33744/) & [fonderie47](http://www.fonderie47.com/watch/inversion-principle) The Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle is a watch, made by [Swiss watchmaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur) Fonderie 47, that is made in part from steel from an [AK-47 assault rifle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3). The watch even has subtle design cues borrowed from the firearm. A portion of revenue from watch sales is to be directed towards disarming efforts in Africa. The watch's most unique point -- other than the fact that it contains AK-47 parts -- is the fact that it does not have conventional watch hands. Its second hand moves only once every three seconds, so each minute is marked by only a third of the glass dial. As each hand records a minute, it passes out of sight and is replaced by the next arm at the start of the dial. The Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle watch is available in a [highly limited edition run](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emc-sr71) of 20 pieces, and costs a cool $195,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Weapons Upcycling:** Upcycling weapons to create high-end products, such as watches, can create a unique selling point and an opportunity to support important causes. - **Integrated Social Responsibility:** Integrating social responsibility into luxury products can increase brand value and appeal to socially conscious consumers. - **Non-conventional Time-telling:** Creating bold and unique ways of displaying time can generate interest and differentiate products in the luxury market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can take advantage of upcycling to offer exclusive products with strong social messages. - **Fashion Accessories:** Designers of fashion accessories can adopt upcycling practices to create new unique products and promote sustainability. - **Social Responsibility:** Companies in various industries can integrate social responsibility initiatives into their products and services to support important causes and improve brand reputation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md) - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Robotically Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur.md) - [Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-x-andy-warhol-collage.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Collaborative Limited-Edition Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emc-sr71.md) - [Hypnotic Triangular Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anoma-a1-optical.md)