# Bodacious Boating Accessories Nicholas Brawer's Mid-Century Navy Binoculars Have War-Time Roots By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mid-century-naval-binoculars References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/mid-century-naval-binoculars/) & [nicholasbrawer](http://nicholasbrawer.com/giant_binoculars.html) The Mid-Century Naval Binoculars designed by Nicholas Brawer are a sleek and luxurious set of seeing aids that are modeled after the [Imperial Japanese Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-drones) Battery Commander’s Binoculars used in World War Two. While the Mid-Century Naval Binoculars are infused with "[war-time roots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25)" they still manage to appear brand-new and very high-end with their perfectly polished finish and shimmering metal. This [set of binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4x10d-cf) is the perfect boating accessory for the summer and will have any boat, dock or cottage seriously swagged out. Whether you decide to actually use the Mid-Century Binoculars or enjoy them as a decorative collector's item piece from the war, they will certainly capture the attention of anyone who sees them. The Mid-Century Naval Binoculars have not yet been priced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **War-time Inspired Accessories:** Opportunity for brands to create modern accessories inspired by vintage war-time pieces. - **Luxury Boating Accessories:** Growth in the market for high-end and stylish boating accessories. - **Vintage Collectibles:** Demand for unique vintage items as collectibles or decoration pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Brands can incorporate vintage war-time designs into modern fashion accessories like watches, bracelets, glasses, etc. - **Boating Industry:** Boat manufacturers and retailers can increase sales by offering stylish and trendy accessories to accompany their boats. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers could tap into the demand for vintage and unique pieces by offering vintage nautical accessories in their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Field-Of-View Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterproof-binocular.md) - [Futuristically Informed Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomers-binoculars.md) - [High-End Waterproof Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-issue-binoculars.md) - [Advanced AR-Powered Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unistellar-envision.md) - [Animal-Identifying Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-optik-ax-visio-binoculars.md) - [4K Night-Vision Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightvision-binoculars.md) - [Digitally Enhanced Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-vision-binoculars.md) - [Digitally Enhanced Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-vision.md) - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md)