# Designer Skeleton Watches Ralph Lauren's Automotive Skeleton Watch Showcases its Intricate Insides By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-watch References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/8/ralph-lauren-automotive-skeleton-watch) & [ralphlaurenwatches](http://www.ralphlaurenwatches.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx) The [Ralph Lauren Automotive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-beach-bear-watch) Skeleton Watch is the first open-worked timepiece by the American fashion brand. This intricate watch is a part of the 2015 Ralph Lauren Automotive collection and it is the most interest Ralph Lauren watch yet. The Automotive Skeleton Watch is inspired by the designer's very own 1938 [Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette) Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe. The watch's elm burl wood dials, amboyna burl wood bezels and black alligator straps mirror the automobile's lush interior whereas the Arabic numerals are inspired by the car's notable gauges. The Automotive Skeleton Watch is powered by a custom [IWC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-amg-petronas) hand-wound caliber RL1967 and encased inside of a gunmetal steel 44.8 mm case. Wearers of this Ralph Lauren watch can witness its powerful mechanical movements through its smoky sapphire crystal caseback. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Skeleton Watches:** Opportunity for fashion and luxury brands to create fashionable skeleton watches with intricate designs. - **Custom Mechanical Movements:** Opportunity for custom mechanical movement companies to collaborate with luxury watch brands to create unique and exclusive timepieces. - **Vintage-inspired Timepieces:** Opportunity for watch brands to draw inspiration from vintage cars and transportation to create unique designs for timepieces. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create unique timepieces with intricate designs and mechanical movements to appeal to high-end consumers. - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watch brands to collaborate with custom movement companies and draw inspiration from vintage cars to create signature timepieces. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to collaborate with watch brands to incorporate design elements from cars into timepieces and expand their product line. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Americana Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-watch-collection.md) - [Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-skeleton-watch.md) - [Luxe Bold Dress Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-plat-rose-gold.md) - [Hip 90s Ski Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-beach-bear-watch.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Sports Car-Branded Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martins-formula-one-team.md) - [Inaugural Slick Watch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rag-bone1.md)