# Auto Part Timepieces The Shift Hybrid Watch is Inspired by What's Under the Hood By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-hybrid-watch References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/shift-hybrid-is-the-perfect-watch-for-car-racing-drivers/) & [menghsun-design.blogspot](http://menghsun-design.blogspot.com/) If you can take apart and reassemble a carburetor with your eyes closed, then the Shift Hybrid Watch is for you. While I am no wizard under the hood, I know enough about what goes on to recognize what makes the Shift Hybrid Watch so awesome. This watch was designed by Menghsun Wu and incorporates auto parts such as [disc brakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-x-jeep-watch), a gear shift and a [speedometer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canfield-speedway-lap-07-watch) into its design. You don't have to be a gearhead to know that a gear shift face and a seat belt strap make for a kickass watch. Check out the Shift Hybrid Watch in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automotive-inspired Watches:** Designing watches that incorporate auto parts such as disc brakes and gear shifts provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Upcycling Industrial Parts:** Transforming auto parts like disc brakes and speedometers into high-end fashion accessories provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainability and fashion industries. - **Functional Fashion Accessories:** Creating fashion accessories that are inspired by the functionality of automotive parts provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry and wearables market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities to design and produce industrial-inspired fashion accessories using upcycled automotive parts. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the popularity of automotive-inspired watches by partnering with watchmakers and fashion brands to create products that cater to car enthusiasts and fashionistas. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore the potential of creating functional fashion accessories that incorporate features such as speedometers and gear shifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Exclsuive Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canfield-speedway-lap-07-watch.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Blue Collar Professional Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinola-mechanic-watch.md) - [Classic Car-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedometer.md) - [Collaborative Motorsport Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brm-x-honda.md) - [Retro-Style Racer Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roue-tps-watch.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Opulent Branded Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autodromo-x-mobil-1-group-b-pegasus-edition.md)