# Band-Inspired Upcycled Timepieces Nixon and the Rolling Stones Launch a Limited Watch Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2022-08-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixon References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2022/8/nixon-x-the-rolling-stones-collection-watches) & [nixon](https://www.nixon.com/pages/rolling-stones) Nixon works in collaboration with the [Rolling Stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone) on a new [limited edition timepiece collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-shelby-mustang-gt500) that is meant to celebrate the band's 60th anniversary. The joint project sees [classic watch styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rag-bone1) that are made with upcycled materials for a sustainable mindset. It features the Japanese Automatic movement along with an upcycled digital, and a unique chronograph -- all of these are detailed with the iconic Licks logo that is reminiscent of the band. Notably, only 250 special edition pieces were made and the first four are numbered specifically for friends and family. It has a sleek look and the woven dial is detailed with the tongue and Licks logo along with the aforementioned Japanese Automatic movement. Image Credit: Nixon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Timepieces:** Companies can experiment with using upcycled materials to create sustainable timepieces that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Limited Edition Collaborations:** Collaborating with iconic brands or bands on limited edition timepiece collections allows for unique and exclusive pieces that can build excitement and attract collectors. - **Iconic Brand Logos:** Incorporating recognizable logos or designs from iconic brands can create a nostalgic and sentimental connection with consumers, potentially driving sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can integrate upcycling practices to not only reduce waste but also create unique and sustainable pieces that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can collaborate with iconic brands or bands to create limited edition collections that appeal to collectors and fans alike, while showcasing innovative design and sustainability practices like upcycling. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising companies can leverage nostalgia or sentimental connections through incorporating well-known brand logos into campaigns and leveraging emotions to drive consumer behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Action Sports Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixon-ripper.md) - [Guitar-Inspired Timepiece Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-and-fender.md) - [Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-rockwatch.md) - [Inaugural Slick Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rag-bone1.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-x-rburn-snoopy-b80-limitededition.md) - [Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide.md) - [Collaborative Rock Band Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rolling-stones-merch.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Collaboration Film-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-x-rowing-blazers-watch.md)