# Pristine Alligator Pocket Watches This Hermes Pocket Watch is an Elegant Blast from the Past By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-pocket-watch References: [lacotedesmontres](http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/actu/La-montre-de-poche-Hermes-Arceau-Pocket-Volutes-Une-volonte-de-perpetuer-des-metiers-devenus-si-rares-aujourd-hui-No_9647.htm) & [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/hermes-arceau-volutes-pocket-watch-about-traditional-craftsmanship.html) Now that we use our phones for pretty much every aspect of our day-to-day lives, watches are becoming heavy, obsolete pieces of technology, but this [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe) pocket watch is giving us some classy alternatives for all of our time-telling needs. Featuring intricate, [hand-chiseled designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces) on its rare face, this Arceau Volutes Collection timepiece is an elegant blast from the past. The Hermes pocket watch has a 48mm wide face, skillfully crafted out of 750-grade white gold and with up to 30 meters of water resistance, this old-fashioned piece still stands up to the high quality standards of today. Accompanied by a smooth leather casing and an alligator leather strap, this suave Hermes pocket watch gives you a chic alternative to the boring, digital clock face you stare at everyday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** The rise of vintage-inspired fashion presents an opportunity for luxury brands to create unique and elegant timepieces, like the Hermes pocket watch, that cater to consumers' nostalgia for classic designs. - **Luxury Accessories:** The demand for luxury accessories, such as high-end pocket watches, showcases a potential market for luxury brands to offer exclusive and sophisticated products that appeal to discerning customers. - **Retro Technology:** The resurgence of interest in retro technology presents an opportunity for watchmakers to explore the design and craftsmanship of vintage pocket watches, providing a nostalgic and stylish alternative to modern gadgets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of vintage-inspired fashion to create and market luxurious and elegant timepieces like the Hermes pocket watch. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industries can tap into the demand for high-end accessories, including pocket watches, to cater to affluent consumers looking for exclusive and sophisticated products. - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the revival of interest in retro technology by creating vintage-inspired pocket watches that offer a blend of classic design and modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Oceanic Marquetry Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe.md) - [Elegant Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-cut.md) - [Minimalist Gilded Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-slim-dherms-quantime-perptuel.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Posh Celebratory Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-pocket-watch.md) - [Luxe Artisan Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-ravenale.md) - [Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-presage-craftsmanship-series-porter.md) - [Sporty Yellow Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaune-de-naples.md) - [Refined Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-squelette-lune.md)