# Preppy Swiss Timepieces The 'Nixon Pinstripe Fall 2012' Collection Offers Laid-Back Luxury By Cody Turner | Published 2012-08-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixon-pinstripe-fall-2012 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/08/20/the-nixon-pinstripe-collection/) & [ca.nixon](http://ca.nixon.com/happenings/classic-and-clean-the-pinstripe-collection-6130.html) Men's watches just got a whole lot classier thanks to the 'Nixon Pinstripe Fall 2012' Collection. This new line has a wide variety to choose from, so you can match your watch to your outfit effortlessly. The Pinstripe collection consist of six new stylish watches that all feature a cool blue hue pinstripe design on the arm band. Each watch has a completely different styled face, but they all are surrounded by a flawless stainless steel case. Included in the collection are The Wit, The Raider, The Melloe, The Time Teller, The Chronicle and The Sentry Leather. These watches are the perfect accessory to make you stand out while remaining formal at the same time. Nixon cleverly describes the collection perfectly: "These watches project timeless class and casual sophistication from the Hamptons to Harvard yard." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Classy Men's Watches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of high-end men's watches with unique designs to cater to the market demand for classy accessories. - **Customizable Watch Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a collection of watches that can be easily customized to match different outfits and personal styles. - **Formal Luxury with a Twist:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine formal luxury with unique design elements, like the blue hue pinstripe, to create watches that appeal to a wide range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative designs and customization options to disrupt the traditional luxury watch industry. - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-end watches as a new category within the fashion accessories industry, targeting consumers looking for stylish and sophisticated accessories. - **Customization Services Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customization services for watches, allowing customers to personalize their timepieces and create unique fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixon-ripper.md) - [Inaugural Slick Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rag-bone1.md) - [Watch Collection Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prx-collection.md) - [Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide.md) - [Premium Heritage Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilts.md) - [Interchangeable Component Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nivada-grenchen-timepieces.md) - [Heritage Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbsa317.md) - [Posh Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamilton-khaki-aviation-pilot-collection.md) - [Ultra-Slim Cubic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patek-philippe-cubitus.md)