# Patriotic Combat Timepieces These RJ-Romain Jerome Watches Honor the 20th Century Military By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rj-romain-jerome References: [romainjerome.ch](http://www.romainjerome.ch/eboutique/) RJ-Romain Jerome is known for his themed timepieces. His latest collection, the 'Nose Art-DNA' embodies the adventurers of the 20th Century. It was inspired by [military airplane design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-chrono-rafale-solo-display) and combat-pilots in WW1. Nose art was the art form that appeared on nose of the planes during that time. One watch has the features of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress with a green and brown camouflage dial and the minutes and second counters resembling a cockpit's reading instruments. Some plane noses even had pin-up girls painted on them, so another watch in the collection puts a "burlesque twist to your wrist" with a pin-up girl named "Mila" on the watch's face. The watches are crafted with luxury, but still would be durable enough for soldiers today. They have a [NATO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeronaut-timepiece) strap to prevent the watch from sliding off wrists while in the line of fire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Themed Timepieces:** Opportunity to create watches inspired by various themes from history, culture, and art. - **Military-inspired Designs:** Opportunity to create apparel or accessories themed around military designs and history. - **Durable Luxury Goods:** Opportunity to create luxury goods that are also practical and tough enough for everyday wear and tear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking Industry:** Watch companies can create timepieces that pay homage to history and culture, while also incorporating modern features and materials. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion companies can incorporate military-inspired designs into their clothing and accessories, catering to consumers who value history and practicality in their fashion choices. - **Military Gear Industry:** Companies that produce gear and equipment for the military can create durable and practical luxury goods that are also stylish and pay homage to military history and culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Nature-Inspired Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwc-pilots-watch-colors-of-top-gun.md) - [Exclusive Air-Force-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-air-force.md) - [Blacked-Out Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-pilot-watch.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Mission-Ready Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-supermarine-s302-jet.md) - [Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-p1-pilot-watch.md) - [Aviation-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-pan-am-flyback-chronograph.md)