# Forged Carbon Watch Cases The Forged Carbon Armour Watch Case Protects the Most Rugged of Watches By Brian Griffiths | Published 2018-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-carbon-fibre-watch References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/alvarae/photos/a.1440577115956778) & [alvarae](http://www.alvarae.com/collections/watch-case) Taking something that is already excellent and making it even better is always a great challenge and in this instance, the team at Alvarae has more than risen to the challenge. Its customization of the most rugged of watches—the [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-shockresistant) [G-Shock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition)—with a [forged Carbon Armour Watch Case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-prx-40-forged-carbon) is perfect for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle or who simply want to be considered as style educators. The forged carbon bezel replaces the existing plastic version and gives the watch all the ultimate protection and lightness one will ever need. Secured in place using four stainless steel screws, the three-part case highlights the watch details and at the same time, shields its front and back. Created as a limited-edition gift set complete with accessories to change the bezel, the watch comes in three distinctive colors: White, Black and Purple, making it a unique addition to a watch of choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Forged Carbon Cases:** Use of Forged Carbon to offer ultimate protection and lightness to watch cases. - **Customization of Rugged Watches:** Customizing Casio G-Shock with Forged Carbon Armour Watch Case for outdoor enthusiasts or style educators. - **Limited-edition Gift Sets:** Creating limited-edition gift sets with distinctively colored forged carbon watch cases and accessory bezels. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watch companies to offer customized solutions for rugged watches using forged carbon cases. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to offer accessories like forged carbon watch cases for protection during activities. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods companies to offer limited-edition gift sets with unique colored and designed watch cases using forged carbon. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Sculptural Metallic Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aulumu-a01-apple-watch-ultra-case.md) - [Steel-Reinforced Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-rugged-case.md) - [Stealthy Forged Carbon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-prx-40-forged-carbon.md) - [Connected Titanium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb2100r2a.md) - [Artful Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2000kt3a.md) - [Haute Hammered Finish Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-mrgb5000ht.md) - [Stealthy Durable Elegant Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmcb2100z.md) - [Fiberglass-Infused Woven Ceramic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur230-polaris.md)