# Space Age Chronographs The Hm6 Space Pirate is a Striking Sci-Fi Watch By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm6-space-pirate References: [luxuo](http://www.luxuo.com/watches/mbf-horological-machine-no-6-space-pirate.html) & [mbandf](http://www.mbandf.com/machines/horological-machines/hm6/) Aside from it having a strap, the HM6 Space Pirate doesn't look much like a conventional watch. The timepiece by [MB&F](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm9-sapphire-vision) takes inspiration from a mix of [Japanese sci-fi cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set) and biodesign from the 1970s. The result is a striking watch that's has a design that looks as though an advanced flying machine has perched on your wrist, although it looks as though it could take off at any moment. The watch has four spherical bubbles that display the hour and minutes, along with two spherical turbines that spin to automatically wind the watch. At its center, this spacey watch houses a 60-second [flying tourbillon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon) piece in another dome that can be shielded from UV radiation with a retractable black piece to cover the small dome. Only 100 of the HM6 Space Pirate models will be made. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Design:** Designing products inspired by sci-fi elements to create visually striking and unique consumer experiences. - **Biodesign Influence:** Incorporating biodesign concepts from the past to create futuristic and innovative product designs. - **Advanced Watch Technology:** Integrating advanced features like automatic winding and UV radiation protection into watch designs for enhanced functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Products:** Exploring the intersection of technology and design to create innovative and visually appealing consumer products. - **Luxury Goods:** Offering high-end and exclusive products to cater to the demands of luxury consumers seeking unique and futuristic designs. - **Watchmaking:** Advancing traditional watchmaking techniques with cutting-edge technology to create technologically advanced and visually captivating timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Starship-Inspired Dynamic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magellan-automatic-star-trek-warp-speed.md) - [Futuristic Otherworldly Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceone-worldtimer.md) - [Space-Age Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Orbiting Time Display Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-flying-hours.md)