# Vintage Aviation Watches This Bell & Ross WWI Guynemr Watch Makes for a Special Father's Day Gift By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-fathers-day-gift References: [thecoolector](http://www.thecoolector.com/bell-ross-wwi-guynemer-watch/) & [bellross](http://www.bellross.com/mods/download/DP-BellRoss-WW1-Guynemer-EN.pdf) If you're looking for something with a little heart to treat your dad -- or granddad -- with for a special Father's Day gift this year, this [Bell & Ross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-chrono-rafale-solo-display) WWI Guynemr Watch is the way to go. Designed by luxury French watchmakers Bell & Ross, this [aviation style watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-pan-am-flyback-chronograph) pays tribute to World War I pilot Georges Guynemer. Not only does it pay homage to a highly dedicated pilot for his courage, it also looks charming and totally hip making it a special Father's Day gift. With a minimalist design which is visually aesthetic and stylish, the Bell & Ross WWI Guynemr Watch mixes the best of two worlds: it has the a stylish vintage look and it's craftsmanship is impeccable. The unique timepieces has features which include wire handles, a retro dial, a 45mm gun-metal casing, natural leather strap and an etching of Guynemer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Aviation Watches:** The vintage aviation watch trend offers an opportunity for luxury watch brands to create designs that combine classic styles with modern functions. - **Minimalist Watch Design:** The minimalist design trend can provide opportunities for watchmakers to create clean, contemporary, and visually aesthetic watches. - **Personalized Timepieces:** The popularity of personalized and custom-made timepieces allows brands to create unique watch designs that cater to individual style and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watchmaking industry can capitalize on the vintage aviation watch trend by incorporating classic designs with modern features. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the minimalist watch design trend by producing fashion-forward and versatile timepieces. - **Personalized Gift Industry:** The personalized gift industry can take advantage of the increase in demand for customized and unique timepieces as gift options for special occasions like Father's Day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elite Aviation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-chrono-rafale-solo-display.md) - [Modern Pilot GMT Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flieger-45g.md) - [Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-p1-pilot-watch.md) - [Aviation-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-pan-am-flyback-chronograph.md) - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Blacked-Out Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-pilot-watch.md) - [Exclusive Air-Force-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-air-force.md) - [Tactical Compass Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-gmt-compass.md) - [Military Heritage Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benrus-dtu2ap.md)