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# Elegantly Sublime Watches
Swatch Upgrades with the Lavishly Sublime 'The Classical Collection'

By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-11-09 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-watches
References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/swatch) & [store.swatch](http://store.swatch.com/watch/lifestyle/night-glows-collection.html)

Whether you’re a gold, a rose gold or silver kind of gal, there is a watch available for everyone in the [Swatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-2024-holiday-collection) 'Classic Collection.'

What’s especially unexpected about this line of watches is how inexpensive they are in comparison to their similar luxury counterparts. Ranging from $150-205, the watches, just as the name of the collection suggests, evoke [classic elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-premier).

For ladies who prefer more embellished watches, the 'Dream night' model watch, scattered with small crystals and donning black accents, is ideal. Or, if you prefer a little less bling, the simplistic time face of the rose gold watch is a great compromise. The pieces, versatile for both day and night, are an impressive debut from the Swatch watch company that is better known for its practicality rather than its elegance.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 41% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Affordable Luxury Watches:** The rise of inexpensive watches that offer classic elegance allows consumers to enjoy the luxury experience at a more accessible price.
- **Embellished Watch Designs:** The demand for watches with small crystals and black accents appeals to consumers who seek more intricate and stylish timepieces.
- **Versatile Timepieces:** A growing trend in watches is the development of pieces that can be worn effortlessly from day to night, catering to consumers' need for versatility.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Luxury Watch Industry:** The luxury watch industry has an opportunity to explore affordable timepieces that appeal to a wider consumer base while maintaining classic elegance.
- **Fashion Accessories Industry:** The fashion accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for embellished watch designs by creating stylish and unique timepieces with added crystals and accents.
- **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from the trend of versatile timepieces by offering a diverse selection of watches that seamlessly transition from day to night, catering to consumer preferences.

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