# Retro Watch Revivals Metal Timex 80 Emerges Unscathed From the Ages By Emma Beck | Published 2009-10-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-timex-80 References: [timex80](http://www.timex80.com) In the 50s, the [Timex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-1995-intrepid-reissue) launched a new version of its timepieces that could be worn on the wrist. Now this watch is a fashion accessory that conveys a modern street style. The success is such that at the end of the decade, one third of all watches sold in the United States is a Timex. Timex80.com is a site where you can find all of Timex’s latest watches. From the [metal version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fine-metallic-series) you see above to pastel versions, there’s plenty on the site to fuel the fire for [retro timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Watch Revivals:** Opportunity for brands to revitalize classic watch designs with a modern twist and appeal to the fashion-conscious market. - **Fashionable Timepiece Accessories:** Growing demand for watches as fashion accessories presents an opportunity for brands to create stylish and customizable timepieces that cater to personal style preferences. - **Nostalgic Fashion Trends:** Rising popularity of retro fashion trends creates an opportunity for brands to leverage vintage-inspired designs and capitalize on the nostalgia-driven consumer market. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can tap into the growing demand for retro watch revivals and incorporate them into their accessory offerings to attract style-conscious customers. - **Watch Manufacturing:** Watch manufacturers can seize the opportunity to revamp classic watch designs with modern materials and technology, appealing to both retro enthusiasts and new customers. - **E-commerce:** The rise of online platforms dedicated to retro timepieces provides e-commerce businesses a chance to cater to the niche market and offer a wide range of vintage-inspired watches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Era Sport Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-1995-intrepid-reissue.md) - [Self-Referential Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-urban-pop.md) - [Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-q-timex-1975-enigma.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Anniversary Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-watches1.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring.md) - [Golden Luxe Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex.md)