# Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces Hodinkee Presents the Merci Instrument Beaumarchais H02 By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02 References: [hodinkee](http://www.hodinkee.com/)  [Hodinkee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun) works in collaboration with Paris-based lifestyle and retail imprint [Merci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soeder) for the second time as the duo presents the Instrument Beaumarchais H02 limited edition. It is launching today and is intricately crafted with accessible features that meet various beauty standards. It is made with inspiration from the look of [vintage dress watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-villeret-golden-hour) from te 1940s specifically. During this era, shapes such as decagons and octagons reigned and the latest encases the watch in an octagon-shape frame. Various layers back this for a deep and intricate visual design and it is encased in a 36mm structure with a dial layered with brushed steel rehaut. It is limited to only 500 watches and exclusively available to shop at Hodinkee Shop online. Image Credit: Hodinkee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 24% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Revival:** Inspired by the 1940s, the Instrument Beaumarchais H02 timepiece blends historical aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. - **Limited-edition Luxury:** With only 500 units available, exclusivity drives demand for the meticulously crafted Hodinkee and Merci collaboration. - **Geometric Watch Design:** Octagon-shaped frames provide a unique and intricate aesthetic that differentiates the Instrument Beaumarchais H02 from traditional round watches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry sees a fusion of past and present design elements, catering to a niche market of vintage enthusiasts. - **E-commerce Retail:** Exclusive products available online, like the Hodinkee's limited edition watch, highlight the growing trend of luxury e-commerce. - **Collaborative Design:** Designer collaborations, such as the one between Hodinkee and Merci, bring unique and limited-edition products to the market, boosting brand value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Limited Reinterpreted Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronomaster-original-triple-calendar.md) - [History-Honoring Collaborative Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrera-seafarer.md) - [Chic Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-x-hodinkee-chronograph-1.md) - [Limited Dress Watch Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoya-hida-co.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Art Deco Horological Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm11-art-deco.md) - [Interactive Horology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perse-fantme.md) - [Heritage Enamel Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classique-souscription-2025.md)