# Old-Fashioned Military Timepieces The Lufbery Trench Watch Draws Inspiration from WWI Accessories By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trench-watch References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/ww1-inspired-watch/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lufberypocketwatch/an-iconic-homage-trench-watch-created-by-a-history-teacher?ref=8whsk9&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Lufbery Trench Watch is a traditionally inspired timepiece that takes historical aesthetics into account for an accessory that looks straight out of yesteryear. The timepiece is inspired by the accessories worn by World War I soldiers and features an [old-fashioned aesthetic that is intentionally retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1) to offer avid history enthusiasts with a way to wear a bit of history on their wrist. The watch comes in six different style options and comes with either an automatic [Seiko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-presage-craftsmanship-series-porter) NH15 or quartz Seiko VD78 movement for an ultra-precise timekeeping accessory. The Lufbery Trench Watch features a 40mm diameter that is slightly larger than the original 34mm size of trench watches to line up with modern style needs. Each of the timepieces are finished with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass face to further enhance the durability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage-inspired Accessories:** The popularity of traditionally inspired accessories, like the Lufbery Trench Watch, creates opportunities for brands to tap into the nostalgia and style preferences of history enthusiasts. - **Retro Aesthetics in Fashion:** The intentional retro design of the Lufbery Trench Watch reflects a growing trend in the fashion industry, where consumers are embracing vintage-inspired fashion pieces. - **Increased Demand for Modernized Classic Products:** The Lufbery Trench Watch's larger size and upgraded movements cater to the demand for modernized versions of classic products, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the timepiece industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The vintage aesthetic of the Lufbery Trench Watch aligns with the growing demand for retro-inspired fashion accessories. - **Watchmaking:** The Lufbery Trench Watch showcases the potential for incorporating traditional design elements with modern technology in the watchmaking industry. - **History and Memorabilia Collectibles:** The Lufbery Trench Watch appeals to collectors and history enthusiasts, creating opportunities for businesses in the history and memorabilia collectibles industry to provide authentic and nostalgic accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Material Memory Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normandie-1944.md) - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-presage-craftsmanship-series-porter.md) - [Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-wt-watch.md) - [Blacked-Out Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-pilot-watch.md) - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md)