# Vintage-Inspired Collector's Watches Vertex Introduces New Heritage Edition MP45 Chronograph By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-11-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertex References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/style/vertex-mp45-heritage-edition) & [vertex-watches](https://vertex-watches.com/collections/the-mp45-series) British watchmaker Vertex has unveiled a new Heritage Edition of its classic MP45 chronograph timepiece. The luxury wristwatch pays tribute to the original MP45 model that was first released in 1945. Informed by the Vertex Mono-Pusher, the Heritage Edition MP45's styling is informed by vintage design cues. As a result, the watch is delivered in a 38mm brushed steel case with sapphire crystal glass, a black dial with a military-style broad arrow, and an old-school brown leather strap. While the watch delivers a familiar WWII-era aesthetic, it also comes equipped with a variety of notable contemporary upgrades. These include a new [Sellita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporal-works) SW510 MP manual mechanical movement and an aged X1 grade molded Super-LumiNova™ dial. According to the company, the Heritage Edition MP45 is being limited to a total of just 25 pieces, making it a desirable collector's item for fans of the British brand. Image Credit: Vertex ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Timepieces:** Opportunity for watchmakers to tap into the growing trend of vintage-inspired design cues in luxury wristwatches. - **Collector's Watches:** Luxury watchmakers can capitalize on the appeal of limited edition, collector's watches for fans of the brand. - **Modern Upgrades in Classic Design:** Innovative watchmakers can combine vintage design cues with modern technology to deliver unique and desirable luxury wristwatches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can leverage the trend of vintage-inspired design cues to create unique and high-demand timepieces for collectors. - **Collector's Items:** The collector's items industry can benefit from the growth of limited edition, vintage-inspired luxury watches as desirable and valuable items for collectors. - **Watch Components and Materials:** Innovative material and technology companies can partner with luxury watchmakers to produce modern, high-quality components for vintage-inspired luxury watches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sophisticated Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronograph-watch1.md) - [Limited Reinterpreted Luxe Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronomaster-original-triple-calendar.md) - [Modernized Retro Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolbrook-skindiver-wt-watch.md) - [Revived 60s-Inspired Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-revival-a3648.md) - [Landscape-Inspired Timepeices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breitling-superocean-heritage-57-highlands.md) - [Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instrument-beaumarchais-h02.md) - [Colorful Retro Design Chronographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/defy-chronograph-usm.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [Reinterpreted Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-monterey.md)