# Pastel Tonal Dial Wristwatches Autodromo's Group B Series 2 Boasts a Mountain Inspiration By Amy Duong | Published 2019-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-b References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/autodromo-group-b-series-2-corsica-blue-watch) & [autodromo](https://www.autodromo.com/) Autodromo unveils a new tonal option for its Group B Series 2 watch, which is named to reference the Corsica Rally, which is one of the stages of the Group B Championship. The latest Corsica Blue timepiece features a captivating tonal dial in [pastel hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnold-son-dstb-42) accented with [bright pink indexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioceramic-scuba-fifty-fathoms) and hands. It draws inspiration from Mediterranean mountains, with the blue and pink hues representing the clear ocean and vibrant sunsets. There are also racing undertones as well, featuring a case and bracelet made from stainless steel and titanium with a dial that recalls the clusters found in [vintage sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team). Notably, the Corsica Blue watch is engineered with a Japanese-crafted Miyota 9015 automatic movement as the powering factor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 9% | 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 - **Pastel Tonal Dial Wristwatches:** The rise of timepieces with pastel-toned dials, often incorporating bold color accents, for a playful yet sophisticated feel. - **Vintage-inspired Racing Watches:** The trend of modern, high-performance watches that pay homage to classic racing designs and incorporate elements such as detailed dials or slim cases, aimed at automotive enthusiasts. - **Japanese Automatic Movements in Watches:** The growing popularity of Japanese-made automatic movements for watches, particularly as a more affordable alternative to Swiss movements that still offer reliable accuracy and durability. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watches:** High-end wristwatch makers can incorporate playful design elements, such as pastel-toned dials, to bring refreshed elegance to their collections in line with current fashion demands. - **Automotive Accessories:** Car enthusiasts and collectors can expand their interests into the world of elegant watches that embody the same timeless beauty, precision and passion their favorite automotive designs possess. - **Watch Movements Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in the production of watch movements, particularly in Japan where there is recognized skill in crafting high-quality automatic movements, may see increased demand as the trend towards more affordable alternatives to Swiss movements grows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Branded Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autodromo-x-mobil-1-group-b-pegasus-edition.md) - [Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedometer.md) - [Sophisticated Pastel Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquaracer-professional-300.md) - [Muted Tonal Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambino-watch.md) - [Demure Iridescent Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-girard-perregeaux-x-astonmartin-laureato-chronograph-hero.md) - [Racing-Inspired Chronographic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-time-collection.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Color Shifting Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5704-iris.md)