# Celebratory Cartoon Timepieces The Unimatic Triple Black SpongeBob Watch is Limited to 50 Examples By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-watch References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/unimatic-spongebob-u1-ss-watch/) & [unimaticwatches](https://www.unimaticwatches.com) The [Unimatic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield) Triple Black SpongeBob Watch has been unveiled by the brand as a limited-edition timepiece that will offer wearers a way to wear their cartoon prowess on their wrist. The watch has arrived just in time for the [SpongeBob Squarepants 20th Anniversary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-spongebob-squarepants-collection) and features a decidedly chic [all-black dial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch) that is fashioned with the image of the iconic cartoon character. The blacked out aesthetic is further enhanced with a vibrant yellow band that comes packaged with it as well as a black nato strap. The Unimatic Triple Black SpongeBob Watch is priced at $721 and will be available via the brand's website starting October 28. The timepiece is limited to just 50 examples, which will no doubt make it a highly coveted accessory. Image Credit: Unimatic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Timepieces:** Opportunity for brands to create exclusive and collectible watches that cater to the desires of collectors. - **Cartoon-inspired Accessories:** Chance for companies to capitalize on the nostalgia and fandom by producing merchandise featuring beloved cartoon characters. - **Collaborative Brand Partnerships:** The potential for collaborations between watch brands and popular animated franchises to create unique and sought-after products. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watchmakers to tap into the growing demand for limited-edition and character-inspired timepieces. - **Merchandising:** Potential for companies to expand their product offerings by producing merchandise based on popular cartoons and characters. - **Licensing:** Chance for licensors to partner with watch brands to create licensed products that appeal to fans of animated franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Branded Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-hass-automatic-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Subtle Cartoon-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-spongebob-squarepants.md) - [Luxury Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-fleuss-chronograph-spongebob-squarepants-eyedial.md) - [Cartoon Swiss Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-chronograph.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-x-rburn-snoopy-b80-limitededition.md) - [Stealthy Blacked-Out Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-allblack-series.md) - [Studious Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons-class-act-watch.md) - [Cartoony Donut Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons.md) - [Stealthy Black Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield.md)