# Automobile-Inspired Watches This Luxurious Ralph Lauren Watch was Inspired by a Black Bugatti By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-watch References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2013/12/02/ralph-lauren-2014-automotive-flying-tourbillon-watch/) & [ralphlauren](http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=Geo_iCA_rUS_dUS) Men with expensive taste will fall in love with this [luxurious Ralph Lauren watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-watch-collection), called the ‘Automotive Flying Tourbillon.’ This pricey timepiece was inspired by a stunning black Bugatti. Ralph Lauren is a big fan of both extravagant cars and extravagant watches, so it’s no big surprise that he was influenced by a classic car while creating his latest watch design. This piece has a [black alligator straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-escale), wood detailing, a black dial and double sapphire crystals. The watch face exposes the gears inside, which helps to remind consumers that it was [car-inspired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canfield-speedway-lap-07-watch). It also has a stainless steel case. This watch is a durable item, built to last. Ralph Lauren’s latest watch would make a great Christmas gift for that special man in your life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxurious Watch Design:** Creating high-end watches inspired by luxury cars presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the watchmaking industry. - **Extravagant Timepiece:** Incorporating unique design elements and materials, such as wood detailing and alligator straps, disrupts the traditional watch market to cater to men with expensive taste. - **Visible Internal Gears:** Creating watch faces that expose the inner workings of the timepiece adds a new level of mechanical aesthetics, appealing to consumers who appreciate the craftsmanship and car-inspired design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watch industry can capitalize on the trend of automobile-inspired watches by incorporating design elements and materials reminiscent of high-end cars. - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Collaborating with luxury watch brands to create limited edition timepieces inspired by iconic car designs offers a new revenue stream for luxury car manufacturers. - **Luxury Gift Market:** The luxury gift market can benefit from the automobile-inspired watch trend by offering unique and extravagant timepieces as the ultimate gift for special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-western-black-dial-cushion-watch.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Sporty Americana Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-watch-collection.md) - [Festive Bear-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-bear-watches.md) - [Luxe Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-anniversary-chronograph.md) - [Bespoke Automobile Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-amg-petronas.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md)