# Album-Inspired Watches G-SHOCK Made Two Versions of a Gorillaz Watch Inspired by Different Albums By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gorillaz-watch References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/gorillaz-g-shock-second-collaboration-release) & [gshock](https://www.gshock.com/) G-SHOCK has created two versions of a Gorillaz watch that ware inspired by the group's albums, 'Gorillaz' and 'The Now Now.' The two versions of the Gorillaz watch are titled the 'DW-5600' and the 'GA-2000.' Both of the models are limited edition releases and are shock, vibration and water-resistant. The watches will be live on September 18th, and both will have a $186 price point. G-SHOCK's DW-5600 watch is inspired by the Gorillaz album, The Now Now, and it features similarities to the album art. The watch features Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility with the G-SHOCK app. The GA-2000 version is larger and is designed after the group's first album, Gorillaz. The watch has a camo strap and a black dial. Both accessories fuse aesthetics with function while appealing to a niche consumers group -- music lovers and fans of Gorillaz' music. Image Credit: G-SHOCK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Music-inspired Watches:** The fusion of aesthetics and functionality in watches designed after artists and bands presents an opportunity for companies to appeal to a niche consumer group. - **Limited Edition Releases:** Creating limited edition watches inspired by music albums presents an opportunity for companies to generate buzz and increase demand for their product. - **Bluetooth-connected Watches:** Watches with Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility with phone apps present an opportunity for companies to target the tech-savvy consumer and provide added value to their product. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of music-inspired watches by collaborating with popular artists and bands to create limited edition releases. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend of Bluetooth-connected watches to market to the tech-savvy consumer and create added value for their product. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can benefit from creating limited edition watches inspired by popular music albums, generating buzz and appealing to fans of the artist and their music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Manga-Themed Limited Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-in-the-shell-dw5600.md) - [Superhero-Honoring Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-fantastic-four.md) - [Vibrant Y2K-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-dw6900-crazy-colors-series.md) - [Rugged Monochromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-ga2100-toneontone-series.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Conservation-Focused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-charles-darwin-foundation.md) - [Futuristic Watch NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-gshock-nfts.md) - [Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gw6900nasa241.md) - [Samurai Armor-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrg.md)