# Comic-Inspired Timepieces The Romain Jerome Spacecraft: Batman Watch is Dark Knight-Approved By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romain-jerome-spacecraft-batman-watch References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/09/29/rj-romain-jerome-spacecraft-batman) & [romainjerome.ch](http://www.romainjerome.ch/) Those who simply can't get enough of the Dark Knight and who have the over $30,000 you'll need to purchase it will surely adore the Romain Jerome Spacecraft: Batman Watch. Taking the original [Spacecraft watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-massena-lab-u1spg-nasa-artemis) and giving it a Dark Knight twist, the Romain Jerome Spacecraft: Batman Watch features the same aesthetic style you'd find on the Batmobile as well as the bat signal insignia on the bottom right corner. While the Romain Jerome Spacecraft: Batman Watch might look like a toy from the photos, think again: this timepiece is crafted to absolute perfection like all the other styles created by the brand. With a mere 75 models set to be released, it's certain the Romain Jerome Spacecraft: Batman Watch is soon to become a [collectors item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-and-wolverine-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comic-inspired Luxury Watches:** Designing high-end luxury watches inspired by comic book characters presents an opportunity to target the affluent comic book community. - **Limited Edition Collectible Watches:** Creating limited edition watch runs catered to a particular fandom is an opportunity to tap into collectors with a passion for popular culture. - **Innovative Aesthetic Designs for Timepieces:** Incorporating bold, unique designs into high-end watches provides an opportunity to cater to collectors with a taste for the unconventional. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Creating custom-made limited edition luxury watches allows for an opportunity to tap into high-end collectors. - **Fandom Merchandising:** Collaborating with comic book publishers for iconic character designs on timepieces presents a promising opportunity to enter the lucrative fandom merchandise market. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Partnering with fashion designers and incorporating their unique aesthetic into watches presents a disruptive innovation opportunity catered to fashion enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-fountain-pen.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Cinematic Superhero Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-x-fantastic-4-first-steps.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-and-wolverine-1.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Superhero-Honoring Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-fantastic-four.md) - [Co-Branded Space Travel Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-massena-lab-u1spg-nasa-artemis.md)