# Luxe Cartoon-Motif Gold Watches The Pie-Eyed Mickey Runwell 41mm Watch is Made from 18k Gold By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieeyed-mickey-runwell-41mm References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/stockx-18k-gold-shinola-disney-watch/) & [shinola](https://www.shinola.com/) Shinola is a manufacturing and design studio based in Detroit and it recently worked alongside [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-disney-carryon-case) on a [limited-edition timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-your-dreams) entitled the 'Pie-Eyed Mickey Runwell 41mm.' The new watch is constructed from premium 18k gold and is set to launch exclusively at StockX. The watch is comprised of a variety of luxe elements -- this includes a strap made from black alligator leather, a yellow gold case and 703 quartz interior movement. The overall design blends aesthetics from both labels as the face is complete in a clean white base and decorated with a Detroit motif and a [Mickey Mouse emblem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-melody-watch) -- this iteration of Mickey is drawn from his original appearance in 'The Karnival Kid.' The premium timepiece comes with a 'How to Draw Mickey' sketchbook and a specially framed serigraph of Mickey Mouse signed by Jeff Shelly, a Disney artist, to ensure authenticity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited-edition Timepieces:** There is an opportunity for luxury brands to collaborate with popular franchises, offering limited-edition timepieces that cater to fans' interests. - **Premium Materials in Watches:** Using premium materials such as 18k gold and alligator leather in the construction of watches presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for watchmakers. - **Blending Aesthetics:** Blending the aesthetics of different brands, such as Detroit motifs and iconic cartoon characters, can create unique and appealing products for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can explore collaborations with popular franchises and incorporate premium materials to create high-end limited-edition timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can take inspiration from the use of premium materials in watches and incorporate them into their products to create unique and luxurious offerings. - **Collaborative Retail Platforms:** Collaborative retail platforms, like StockX, can leverage exclusive launches of limited-edition timepieces to attract collectors and enthusiasts seeking rare and unique items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclsuive Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canfield-speedway-lap-07-watch.md) - [Luxury Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-fleuss-chronograph-spongebob-squarepants-eyedial.md) - [Blue Collar Professional Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-mechanic-watch.md) - [Golden Luxe Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex.md) - [Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide.md) - [Sleek Cartoon-Themed Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker.md) - [Cartoony Donut Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons.md) - [Cartoon-Adorned Premium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-melody-watch.md) - [Graphic-Detailed Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn.md)