# Fabulous Steampunk Watches The Romain Jerome RJ Steampunk Watch is Sheer Masculinity By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romain-jerome-rj-steampunk References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/romain-jerome-strikes-back-with-the-steampunk/) & [ablogtoread](http://www.ablogtoread.com/romain-jerome-steampunk-watch/) Individuals seeking for that [timepiece that screams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg) "I'm a real man" may want to consider the Romain Jerome RJ Steampunk watch. A gorgeously-designed timepiece with steampunk design, this hardcore wristwatch will have you feeling rough n' tumble in no time. A follow-up of the Romain Jerome Titanic-DNA Troubillon Steampunk A la Grande, the Romain Jerome RJ Steampunk has [mechanical self-winding movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces), 23 jewels all encased in [polished steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-mrgb2000js) paws and for screwed-down pistons symbolizing the RJ signature 'X.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Steampunk Watches:** Opportunity for watch manufacturers to create unique and masculine timepieces with steampunk aesthetics. - **Mechanical Self-winding Movement:** Potential for innovation in the development of more efficient and precise mechanical self-winding movements for watches. - **Polished Steel Paws:** Disruptive opportunity for the metalworking industry to create high-quality and visually appealing polished steel components for watches and other products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watch Manufacturing:** The watch manufacturing industry can explore the creation of steampunk-inspired timepieces that cater to the demand for unique and masculine designs. - **Watch Movement Technology:** The development of more advanced mechanical self-winding movements presents a disruptive opportunity for the watch movement technology industry to enhance watch performance and durability. - **Metalworking:** The metalworking industry can leverage the demand for polished steel components by offering high-quality and visually appealing products for watchmakers and other industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotically Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur.md) - [Blue Collar Professional Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-mechanic-watch.md) - [Retro-Style Racer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roue-tps-watch.md) - [Sophisticated Women's Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-mille1.md) - [Luxe Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvdb03-louis-varius-project.md) - [Vintage-Like Western-Style Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-western-black-dial-cushion-watch.md) - [Textured Scale-Covered Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur101-trex.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Luxe Joystick Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon.md)