# Luxury Auto Timepieces The Silver Arrow Concept Watch Models Itself After A Mercedes By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-arrow-concept-watch References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/the-silver-arrow-concept-watch-controls-access-to-your-mercedes-benz/) & [conceptwatches.over-blog](http://conceptwatches.over-blog.com/article-montre-silver-arrow---collection-gt---avril-201-51566363.html) French designer Fabien Cacheux has unveiled his latest in [auto-inspired timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canfield-speedway-lap-07-watch) with the Silver Arrow concept watch. Inspired by the [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-parfum) AMG SLS, Cacheux created the sleek Silver Arrow in both black and white. The Silver Arrow concept watch features a whirl, a power reserve and the star-shaped Mercedes brand emblem. The watch's face is mounted on a titanium neoprene strap and the case even opens and closes in a way that is meant to imitate the butterfly doors of the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Auto-inspired Timepieces:** Designers creating luxury watches that draw inspiration from cars present opportunities for collaborative product launches between luxury auto companies and watch makers. - **Whirl and Power Reserve Features:** Integrating high-tech features like whirl and power reserve in luxury timepieces not only offer functionality but also opens up opportunities for technology companies to collaborate with luxury watch companies. - **Concept Watches:** Designers creating concept watches with inspiration from the automobile industry offer opportunities for luxury watch companies to test the market demand for new styles before committing to production and new product lines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watch Industry:** The luxury watch industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with renowned automobile brands to create signature limited-edition pieces that appeal to car enthusiasts and watch connoisseurs. - **Automobile Industry:** Automobile companies can venture into creating luxury lifestyle products like watches that draw from their brand's design aesthetics to diversify revenue streams. - **Technology Industry:** The integration of high-tech features in luxury timepieces presents opportunities for technology companies to create innovative patents in the wearable technology space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Silver Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-silver-edition.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-watch1.md) - [Racing-Focused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilots-watch-performance-chronograph-41.md) - [Luxurious Limited-Edition Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-chronographs.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Luxe Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-anniversary-chronograph.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Racer-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrera-chronograph-tourbillon-x-senna.md)