The RJ-Romain Jerome Pac Man watch is a limited-edition item, with only 80 available for purchase. Pac Man is a popular video game that sparks nostalgia for many. Although there are newer and more advanced games out there, people still enjoy playing the old favorite. In fact, there are many smartphone apps available that offer the game.
This timepiece is available in four different designs that will be on display at Colette in Paris. These steel-infused pieces are black, and have subtle colored pixelated images in the background. The subtlety in design makes this watch reasonable to wear in almost any setting.
The quirky design is geeky chic, and sure to make for a great gift.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Retro Gaming Accessories
- Designing timepieces and other accessories featuring vintage and retro video games like Pac Man.
- Nostalgia Merchandise
- Manufacturing products that tap into people's fond memories of their childhood like the Pac Man game.
- Subtle References
- Incorporating subtle design elements and references to popular culture in timepieces and other accessories.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Watchmaking
- Creating custom-designed watches with iconic images and themes from popular games and other cultural touchstones.
- Fashion
- Using popular video games, characters, and motifs in clothing and accessories design, creating a robust, nostalgia-driven culture.
- Consumer Electronics
- Developing and marketing gadgets and electronics depicting classic video games, tapping into consumer desires for novelties and authenticity.
