# Retro Game-Inspired Watches Space Invader and Timex has Released a New Unique Collaboration By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2021-12-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invader-and-timex References: [timex](https://www.timex.ca/timex-t80-x-space-invaders-34mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2V30100N9.html) & [timex](https://www.timex.com/timex-t80-x-space-invaders-34mm-stainless-steel-bracelet-watch/TW2V30100YB.html) Space Invader and Timex have released a collaboration celebrating the [popular arcade game from the seventies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubeo-ventana-atari-edition-watch). Taito released the game in 1978, and it is still enjoyed by many decades later. The 'Timex T80 x Space Invaders 34mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch' comes in three colors: black, gold, and silver. As for the design of the watch, its front face features the iconic Space Invaders descending on the laser shooter; the back features three of the same characters, as well as the game title in the original font. This imagery will certainly strike a chord with those who remember playing the original game, or even people who are simply fans of [nostalgic pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch). In terms of functional features, the [digital watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection) has 'INDIGLO Night-Light,' an adjustable stainless steel bracelet, and is water-resistant when submerged up to 30 meters. Consumers can purchase the Timex T80 x Space Invaders 34mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch Collection on the Timex website. Image Credit: Space Invaders, Timex ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Retro Gaming-inspired Collaborations:** Opportunities for collaboration between retro gaming brands and other industries, including watches, can tap into the nostalgia of consumers and create new markets. - **Reviving Nostalgic Pop Culture:** Incorporating popular nostalgic pop culture references into products, such retro gaming, can appeal to consumer sentiment and create a surge in product sales. - **Digital Disruption in Analog Industries:** Digital innovations in industries such as watchmaking can create unconventional products that disrupt traditional markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watchmaking:** Innovation in watchmaking, such as incorporating retro gaming references, can disrupt the traditional watch market by appealing to consumers' desire for unique and nostalgic products. - **Gaming:** Companies that focus on retro gaming IP can expand their offerings through collaborations with other industries, such as watchmaking, to reach new consumers and revenue streams. - **Fashion:** By collaborating with nostalgic pop culture brands, such as retro gaming companies, and incorporating them into their products, fashion companies can increase brand awareness and appeal to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids.md) - [Quirky Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-and-fortnite.md) - [90s-Era Sport Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-1995-intrepid-reissue.md) - [Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubeo-ventana-atari-edition-watch.md) - [Space-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gw6900nasa241.md) - [Space-Themed Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-peanuts-marlin-space-orbit.md)