# German-Inspired Swiss-Made Timepieces Münchner is an Attainable Legacy Watch for the Public By Bryce Mason | Published 2022-05-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-watch References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vonriestewatches/fleddermann-von-rieste-munchner-small-seconds-watch?ref=discovery_newest) Fleddermann von Rieste has recently created a German-inspired Swiss-made [legacy watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works). The Fleddermans, two brothers out of Indiana, formed this partnership to develop attainable 'legacy timepieces' for the public. The Münchner was inspired by the Bavarian capital and was designed to be as strong as its economy. The watch is 44mm, composed of a polished medical-grade stainless steel case. The dial features [intricate detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boris-nmitz) with a clock that makes a bold statement. Additionally, the framed small seconds sub-dial is a tribute to the famous city squares the watch is named after. The timepiece is protected by sapphire crystal, allowing it to be [scratch-resistant and water-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwmod01-v2) up to 100 meters. The band features Italian calfskin leather, a global staple for sturdy quality leather. Moreover, the colorways include victory blue with a cognac leather band, antique map with a mahogany leather band, and charcoal grey with a black leather band. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Legacy Watches:** The creation of attainable 'legacy timepieces' opens up a new market for more affordable and accessible luxury watches. - **Cultural Inspiration Watches:** Taking inspiration from cultural icons and cities can provide a unique and differentiated approach to watch design. - **Durable Luxury Watches:** Using medical-grade material and sapphire crystal for durability and scratch-resistance can create innovative and long-lasting luxury watches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** By creating affordable luxury watches, the brand attracts younger and more diverse audiences to the high-end watch market. - **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating cultural and historical elements into accessory design could create an opportunity in the fashion industry for branded pieces with storytelling elements. - **Materials Science:** The use of medical-grade stainless steel and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal provides new opportunities for innovation in durable and damage-resistant materials for luxury products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-clocks.md) - [Nature-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zm-urban-green.md) - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Minimal Scandinavian Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montoir-dive-watch.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Gradient Premium Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-zm-11.md) - [Contemporary Dive Classics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwmod01-v2.md) - [Refined Watch Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works.md)