# Vintage-Style Chronograph Watches IWC's New Pilot's Watch is Luxe and Stylish By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilots-watch References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/04/17/iwc-pilots-chronograph/) & [iwc](https://www.iwc.com/us/en/watch-collections/pilot-watches/iw377724-pilot-s-watch-chronograph.html) Luxury watch design house [IWC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwc-pilots-watch-colors-of-top-gun) created the Pilot's Watch as the latest addition to its classic lineup. Bringing the design style back to the 1990s, the new watch stays true to theme by mixing all of the brand's famous features into one stylish piece. The vintage-inspired tan hue, a traditional set of hands and the olive-colored [NATO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-a-rambler)-style strap creates a one-of-a-kind aesthetic that is an instant classic. Powered by an IWC modified [chronograph movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-anniversary-chronograph), the watch is protected by a durable case and a soft-iron inside cafe -- keeping the face safe from all magnetic fields. The new Pilot's Watch from IWC is only available for a limited time from now until October for $4,950. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 75% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Luxury Watches:** There is an opportunity for luxury watchmakers to bring back retro designs and styles in modern technology and innovation. - **Chronograph Watch Reimagining:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for watch designers to reimagine and modernize the traditional chronograph watch features with unique design elements. - **Limited Edition Timepieces:** There is an opportunity for luxury watchmakers to create a sense of exclusivity and urgency for their products by releasing them as limited edition pieces for a short period of time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watch Manufacturing:** Luxury watch manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for unique and stylish timepieces that blend classic and modern designs while incorporating advanced features. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories brands can explore collaborations with luxury watch manufacturers to create exclusive and trendy designs that appeal to a wider audience. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retail and e-commerce companies can capitalize on the growing demand for limited edition luxury watches by offering them exclusively online and through their stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Racing-Focused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilots-watch-performance-chronograph-41.md) - [Haute Titanium Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longines-pilot-majetek-pioneer-edition.md) - [Subtle Ceramic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwc-pilots-watch-automatic-41-top-gun-lake-tahoe.md) - [Bespoke Automobile Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-amg-petronas.md) - [Honorary Racing Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwc-big-pilots-watch-shock-absorber-xpl-toto-wolff.md) - [Vintage Aerospace-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-pilot-flight-qualified.md) - [Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-p1-pilot-watch.md) - [Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-chronograph.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-watch1.md)