# Contemporary Brass Timepieces The Triwa x Skultuna Watch is Made Using Unexpected Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triwa-x-skultuna-watch References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2015/09/28/triwa-skultuna-watch/) & [triwa](http://triwa.com/en/watches) Watches are usually made using [precious metals like platinum or gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-seamaster-diver-300m), but the Triwa x Skultuna Watch features a bezel that has been crafted from an unexpected material: brass. Being that Skultuna has been crafting brass and silver products for over 400-years, the Triwa x Skultuna Watch comes as a clear-cut collaboration that highlights the styles of both brands with respect and poise. Featuring a [black stainless steel face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch), the Triwa x Skultuna Watch also has an organic black leather strap that perfectly matches the black and gold color scheme. The backplate of the Triwa x Skultuna Watch is see-through to let you see all the inner workings. Priced competitively at $545, the Triwa x Skultuna Watch will be available for purchase on October 13th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Brass Timepieces:** Opportunity to explore the use of unconventional materials in watchmaking and create unique, eye-catching designs. - **Collaborative Branding:** Disruptive potential for brands to collaborate and combine their styles and expertise for innovative product offerings. - **Transparent Backplates:** Growing trend of incorporating see-through backplates in watches to showcase intricate inner workings and enhance aesthetic appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watchmaking:** Innovation opportunity for luxury watchmakers to experiment with non-traditional materials and collaborate with other brands to offer exclusive and distinctive timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Potential for fashion accessory brands to incorporate unique materials like brass into their product lines, creating a bold and stylish statement. - **Craftmanship Products:** Opportunity for artisans and craftsmen specializing in brass and metalwork to explore collaborations with fashion and watch brands, introducing their expertise into new markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist-Inspired Sleek Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b1.md) - [Sleek Magnetic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch.md) - [Minimalistic Metallic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waldor-co-novel-40-cap-dail.md) - [Square Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx3.md) - [Golden Automatic Self-Winding Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-skeleton-watch.md) - [Joint Swiss-Movement Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-and-braun.md) - [Collaboration EDC Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-x-timex-automatic-gmt-watch.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Pristine Titanium Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-2.md)