# Modern Marauder Watches This Pirate-Inspired Luxury Collector's Watch Uses Aged Bronze Metal By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-collectors-watch References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/08/27/bell-ross-skull-bronze-tourbillon/) & [bellross](http://www.bellross.com/ca/bellross/news/2015/) This luxury collector's watch is inspired by the bounties claimed by pirates, using aged metal to create this spectacular wristwatch. '[Bell & Ross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br05-skeleton-arctic-blue)' released a sophisticated timepiece with an aged look reminiscent of a discovered pirate treasure. The watch features a provocatively frightful, solid gold skull in the center as a symbol of power and trust. The 46 mm case features an aged bronze exterior with an alligator leather strap. The designers of this luxury collector's watch do not shy away from extravagance in any way -- even the case is made from precious wood. When the box is opened, it presents a glass dome encapsulating the watch to further mystify its legend. The watch will be auctioned off for the [Monaco Association Against Muscular Dystrophy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-air-1), with the highest bidder receiving this pirate's treasure in return. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## 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 - **Aged Metal Luxury:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end products using aged metal, giving them a unique and vintage appeal. - **Pirate-inspired Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers to incorporate pirate-inspired elements into their designs, creating edgy and bold collections. - **Extravagant Collector's Items:** Market for exclusive collector's items that offer extravagance and mystique to appeal to high-end consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can explore the use of aged metal in their product offerings, targeting affluent consumers looking for unique and luxurious items. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate pirate-inspired elements into their designs, attracting fashion-forward individuals seeking bold and adventurous styles. - **Auctions:** Opportunity for auction houses to showcase and sell exclusive collector's items, tapping into the desire for rare and extravagant treasures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md) - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md) - [Intentionally Cracked Crystal Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br05-skeleton-arctic-blue.md) - [Proprietary Bronze Gold Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-seamaster-diver-300m.md) - [Pineapple-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-dream.md) - [Luxury Desk Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-submariner-desk-clock.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Sand Gold Luxurious Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remaster02.md) - [Retro Heritage Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-luminor-marina.md)