# Exclusive Artist-Designed Watches These New Nixon Time Pieces Were Made with Taka Hayashi's Help By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-nixon References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/11/taka-hayashi-nixon-2016-watch-collection) & [nixon](http://www.nixon.com/ca/en/homepage) A series of new Nixon watches were designed with the creative input of Taka Hayashi -- an accomplished artist who's been part of highly successful [collaborative efforts with brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-capsule-collection) like Pendleton and Vans in the past. For the new Nixon watches, Taka Hayashi works his magic on the 'Time Teller' and 'C39' models. The artist offers a selection of different neutrals, with the formerly mentioned silhouette coming in black, light tan or chocolate brown. On the leather bands, Taka Hayashi imbues [intricate engraved designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrgb2000kt3a), which give the timepieces a lavish element that can't be found anywhere else. For those looking to pick up the C39, getting one may prove difficult as [only 100 have been produced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sn-mi). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Artist-collaborated Watches:** More brands will capitalize on the hype of artist-designed or collaborated watches to appeal to art enthusiasts. - **Intricate Engravings:** Engraved designs on leather bands will become a new trend in watchmaking for a more personalized and intimate touch. - **Limited Edition Timepieces:** Limited edition watches will continue to entice collectors with exclusivity and rarity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can consider collaborating with artists to create unique and limited edition pieces. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessory brands can tap into the artist-designed watch trend to attract art-loving consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury industry can utilize engraved designs on watches to add a bespoke and high-end touch to their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixon-ripper.md) - [Nostalgic Collaborative Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jae-tips.md) - [Elegant Collaborative Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-phase-watch.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring.md) - [Accessible Co-Branded Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-field-watch.md) - [Empowering Marijuana-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-jacquie-aiche.md) - [Adventurous Collaboration Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huckberry-x-timex-titanium-field-watch.md)