# Self-Winding Mechanical Timepieces The Bólido Watch Boasts an Unorthodox Casing Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-timepieces References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/bolido-watch/) & [cobe.dk](http://www.cobe.dk/project/the-silo-0#0) The Bólido mechanical timepieces boast a distinctly [modern aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen10) that is achieved thanks to the design work of Simon Husslein who teamed up with Pierre Nobs to create the stylish watch. Featuring a Swiss movement, the Bólido watch has a somewhat unusual aesthetic thanks to the uneven casing and the crown that has been placed at the 12 o'clock point rather than the traditional 3 o'clock spot. The Bólido mechanical timepieces come in several color options and have a strap that has been installed onto the bottom of the watch rather than to the top portions or threaded through. This creates a somewhat abstract look that further accentuates the modern, clinical aesthetic of the timepiece that comes in several color options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Mechanical Timepieces:** Opportunity to innovate by combining traditional mechanical movement with a modern, abstract design. - **Unconventional Casing Design:** Opportunity to innovate by exploring alternative shapes and placements for watch casings. - **Bottom-mounted Watch Straps:** Opportunity to innovate by creating more unconventional and unique ways to attach watch straps. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity to appeal to modern, fashion-forward consumers with unique and innovative mechanical timepieces. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Opportunity to experiment with alternative watch casing and strap designs that incorporate traditional mechanical movements. - **Artisanal Timepieces:** Opportunity to stand out from mass-produced timepieces with artistic and unconventional designs that still incorporate traditional mechanical movements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Bauhaus-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botta-watches.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Playfully Tactical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-1-dual-time-watch.md) - [Stone Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatique.md) - [Sculptural Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mp17-meca10.md)