# Bullet-Shaped Timepieces Hublot "Liberty" Bullets Are a Terrifying Way to Tell Time By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-liberty-bullets References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/hublot-liberty-bullets-confrrie-horlogre/) & [thisnext](http://www.thisnext.com/item/1497BE68/FF7BCE9C/Hublot-Liberty-Bullet-Pocket) I'm not usually a fan of gun- or weapon-inspired fashion but I have got to say that the [Hublot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon) "Liberty" Bullets are a definite exception. These bullet-shaped timepieces are among the most creative and well-designed products I've ever seen, and come from the Confrérie Horlogère division of Hublot. On top of being original, Hublot also made certain to make the watch functional. It can be [worn on a bracelet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-cut), around your neck or simply put it in your pocket. What better way to cover up your bare arm than by bearing arms with these [bullet shaped timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weapon-inspired Fashion:** Entrepreneurs can experiment with design by incorporating weapon-like characteristics into fashion accessories. - **Functional Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore how to make their products not only stylish but also functional. - **Unusual Timepieces:** Inventors can develop unique and atypical timepieces in unconventional shapes and designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Entrepreneurs can take inspiration from weapon-based fashion accessories to create their own unique products. - **Watchmaking:** Watchmakers can explore new designs, materials and shapes when creating innovative timepieces. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry makers can create pieces that have both aesthetic and practical functions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md) - [Next-Gen Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-droplet.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Collaborative Fashion Designer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-big-bang-tourbillon.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Concrete Art-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bang-meca10.md)