# Aircraft Instrument Timepieces The Trintec Aviator Watch Brings a Vintage Aesthetic to Your Wrist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trintec-aviator-watch References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/watches/trintec-aviator-watch/) & [trintec](https://trintec.com/) Looking like a [vintage aircraft instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-pilot-flight-qualified) that has been fitted with a band, the Trintec Aviator Watch is one of the latest timepieces from the brand that enables [aviation aficionados](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-air-force) to wear their admiration on their wrist. Featuring a face that has been labeled with the brand name along with the words "knots airspeed," the watch replaces the traditional digits that are commonly found on a watch face with knots. This sees the one hour replaced with ten all the way up to 12 being replaced with 120 in order to draw a cheeky comparison while still being completely legible. The Trintec Aviator Watch boasts a color-coded series of accents on the face and offers a distinctly original take on the [classic aviation instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch) that you can still find in cockpits of aircrafts today. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Vintage Aviator Timepieces:** Opportunity for watchmakers to incorporate vintage aviation instruments into their designs for a unique and nostalgic appeal. - **Creative Watch Face Designs:** Opportunity for watchmakers to experiment with non-traditional watch face designs to cater to specific interests and hobbies, like aviation. - **Color-coded Watch Accents:** Opportunity for watchmakers to use color-coding on watch faces to convey information in a unique and visually appealing way. ### Where This Applies - **Watchmaking:** Opportunity for watchmaking industry to innovate and incorporate unique design elements to appeal to target audiences and stand out in a crowded market. - **Aviation:** Opportunity for aviation industry to potentially collaborate with watchmakers and offer co-branded timepieces for aviation enthusiasts. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory industry to incorporate unique designs and color-coding trends in their watch offerings to stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aviation-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-pan-am-flyback-chronograph.md) - [Minimalist Concave Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-p1-pilot-watch.md) - [Accessible Space Age Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-marlin-jet.md) - [Nostalgic Space Exploration Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsky-moonwatch.md) - [Aerospace Analog-Digital Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-aerospace-b70-orbiter.md) - [Blacked-Out Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-pilot-watch.md) - [Textured Turbine-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oris-propilot-date.md) - [Vintage Aerospace-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-speedmaster-pilot-flight-qualified.md) - [Futuristic Space-Themed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida.md)