Luxury watchmaker IKEPOD has unveiled the 'Seapod Diver,' a new line of UFO-shaped timepieces designed by Habrice Gonet. These atypical luxury watches will be the first live version of the brand's popular pod-like model. They will be released in three colors: blue, black, and black and silver.
Sticking with the brand's iconic rounded shape, the 'Seapod Diver' mixes elements of the 1996 'Seaslug' with the popular 'Duopod' and 'Megapod' models. Completely lug-free, this sleek watch comes in at 46mm and is equipped with clear dive markers, a screw-down crown, and a classic, 12-hour rotating bezel. In addition, the watch is entirely water-resistant up to 200m and it is powered by a 'Miyota 9039' allowing for exceptional automatic movement.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ufo-inspired Timepieces
- Opportunity for luxury brands to innovate by designing unconventional timepieces.
- Pod-shaped Watches
- Opportunity for watch manufacturers to create pod shapes that are aesthetic, functional, and sustainable without compromising on luxury watch performance.
- Water Resistant Watches
- Opportunity for watchmakers to improve the water resistance of watches with automatic movements.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Watches
- Luxury watchbrands can consider creating unique timepieces that resonate with the trends of unconventional watch shapes for innovative design.
- Swiss Watch Manufacturing Industry
- There is potential for Swiss watch manufacturers to capitalize on the trend of unconventional watch shapes, creating new designs while maintaining Swiss craftsmanship.
- Dive Watch Industry
- Dive watch brands can invest in creating watches with higher water resistance for deeper dives, while incorporating unique designs inspired by innovative and unconventional design trends.
