# Sound-Enhanced Watches Ulysse Nardin and Devialet Collaborated to Produce a Sound-Engineered Watch By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-10-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-engineered References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/10/ulysse-nardin-devialet-acoustics-optimized-watch-release) & [ulysse-nardin](https://www.ulysse-nardin.com) Swiss watchmaker, Ulysse Nardin, and Devialet have collaborated in order to produce a limited-edition sound-engineered watch. Ulysse Nardin spoke about the design of the watch and stated that it is an "unparalleled striking watch in the watchmaking industry.” The watch is titled the 'Devialet and Ulysse Nardin Classico Hourstriker Phantom,' and it will be limited to 85 models, each of which will be priced at $72,500. The sound engineered watch has a design with eight perforations on the back of the case. The movement system is able to produce 85 decibels at 100mm, the sound is also amplified by the titanium constructed case. Ulysses Nardin stated that the watch is, “an unrivaled level of sound in the world of watchmaking.” Image Credit: Ulysse Nardin/ Devialet ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sound-enhanced Watches:** The collaboration between Ulysse Nardin and Devialet sets a trend for sound-engineered watches in the watchmaking industry. - **Limited-edition Luxury Watches:** The limited release of only 85 models of the 'Devialet and Ulysse Nardin Classico Hourstriker Phantom' creates a trend for exclusive luxury timepieces. - **Innovative Watch Designs:** The watch's eight perforations and titanium case highlight the trend for innovative and visually striking designs in the watchmaking industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Watches:** The collaboration between Ulysse Nardin and Devialet presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury watch industry. - **Audio Technology:** The integration of sound engineering by Devialet opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio technology industry. - **Watchmaking:** The combination of innovative design and sound engineering in the 'Devialet and Ulysse Nardin Classico Hourstriker Phantom' creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the watchmaking industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chiming Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopard-luc-grand-strike.md) - [Precision Time Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulysse-nardin-x-urwerk.md) - [Avant Garde Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urfreak.md) - [Chiming Wrist Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classique-rptition-minutes-ref.md) - [Dynamic Complication Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grande-double-sonnerie.md) - [Ultra-Limited Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singer-divetrack-automatic-chronograph-diver.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Luxe Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvdb03-louis-varius-project.md) - [Robotically Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur.md)