# Precious Pearl Timepieces The Stockholm Watch Features Elegant Mother-of-Pearl Dials By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-watch References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2011/05/03/gustafsson-and-sjogren-stockholm-watch/) & [goswatches](http://www.goswatches.com/watches/index/id/22) Ever admire pearls, but wish they were wrapped around your wrist rather than your neck? Gustaffson & Sjögren, a Swedish watch-making company, is introducing the Stockholm, a line of watches that features rich [mother-of-pearl dials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-america). Simple, yet elegant, the pearl watch emanates beauty and is sure to please vintage and high-end watch collectors alike. Still not decadent enough for you? The hands of the watch are made with [Damascus steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces) and folded metal, at the center of each dial is a [sapphire crystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rm-7501), and the straps are made from alligator skin! If you’re planning on buying this pearl watch, good luck. Gustaffson & Sjögren is only making four of these beautiful creations (with an additional special edition Stockholm watch being made with lapis lazuli). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Watches:** The use of rare materials like mother-of-pearl and alligator skin present opportunities for luxury watchmakers looking to differentiate their products. - **Limited Editions:** Gustaffson & Sjogren's decision to create only a few pieces of their exclusive Stockholm line presents an opportunity for other luxury brands to experiment with ultra-limited editions. - **Vintage-inspired Design:** The simplicity and elegance of mother-of-pearl dials in the Stockholm watch may inspire more watchmakers to create a line of vintage-inspired timepieces. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** The use of high-quality, rare materials and exclusive edition releases could attract affluent watch collectors and open opportunities for more boutique luxury watchmakers. - **Luxury Goods:** The rarity and high price point of the Stockholm watch could position it as an ultra-exclusive luxury good, creating opportunities for other luxury brands to explore more extreme pricing strategies. - **Jewelry:** High-end luxury watchmakers are continuing to blur the line between watches and jewelry, creating an opportunity for jewelry companies to explore more watch-like designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pearl-Accented Modern Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-pearl.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md) - [Gold-Plated Leather Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heaven-mayhem.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Ultra-Lavish Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reine-de-naples.md) - [Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-presage-craftsmanship-series-porter.md) - [World-Inspired Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-case1.md) - [Posh Platinum Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-perpetual-1908-platinum.md) - [Opal Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venezianico.md)