# Aircraft-Inspired Watches The MS1 Watch is a Unique Take on Military-Inspired Timepieces By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms1-watch References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/176316475/529443380?ref=436658&token=2da61ab9) Drawing inspiration from the inside of [military cockpits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mb-meteor-orange-barrel), the MS1 watch is a beautiful design that is reminiscent of [vintage military timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap). The body of the MS1 watch is built from forged stainless steel and features a thin bezel, keeping a rugged but refined look. The watch is 42mm in diameter and 10mm in height. The face of the watch is made of sapphire glass, making the face completely scratch-resistant. [NATO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-a-rambler) style straps keep the watch attached to a user's wrist and are comprised of ballistic nylon and stainless steel. Drawing from its military inspiration, the MS1 watch comes packaged in a rustic wooden military crate. Accompanying the watch is a uniquely embossed dog tag. The dog tag features the production run/series, the year of production and the watch number. The dog tag serves as a unique serial to the watch and proves its authenticity and limited nature. Image Credit: Kingsbury Watch Co. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Watches:** Create a unique and personalized watch collection by utilizing historical designs and vintage elements. - **Military-themed Accessories:** Offer a new spin on military-inspired fashion accessories by incorporating unique materials, such as stainless steel and sapphire glass, into the design process. - **Rugged Luxury:** Find success by combining the durability and ruggedness of military accessories with the luxury and refinement of high-end fashion brands. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Incorporate military elements into luxury fashion designs for a unique spin on traditional timepieces. - **Men's Accessories:** Explore new opportunities for men's accessories by drawing inspiration from military timepieces and materials. - **Personalized Gifts:** Offer personalized gifts, like a limited-edition watch with a unique serial number, to add value to otherwise ubiquitous items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-p1-pilot-watch.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md) - [Military-Spec Reworked Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmaster-pilot.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Military Heritage Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap.md) - [Mission-Ready Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-supermarine-s302-jet.md) - [Limited-Edition Maritime Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p1-pilot.md)