# Seafarer Seahorse-Inspired Timepieces The Vertigo Hippocampus Watch Comes in Several Colors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertigo-hippocampus References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/vertigo-italian-watch-20-01-2022/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vertigowatches/vertigo-hippocampus-a-tribute-to-the-lucky-charm-of-the-sea) The Vertigo Hippocampus watch is a charming, sea-inspired accessory that aims to provide wearers with access to a premium timepiece that doesn't skimp when it comes to style or performance, but with a decidedly affordable price point. The watch is inspired by the lucky charm of the sea -- the seahorse -- and is powered by a [Miyota 9039](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomx) movement and is finished with a [curved sapphire glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire) that also offers anti-reflection properties. The watch comes with dials in a variety of colors to choose from including green, blue and orange. The Vertigo Hippocampus watch is emblazoned with a seahorse on the rear of the case to drive home the the [sea-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-abyss) of the elegant timepiece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 11% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sea-inspired Watches:** Designing watches inspired by sea creatures such as seahorses may create opportunities for watch companies to tap into the ocean lover consumer market. - **Curved Sapphire Glass:** Incorporating curved sapphire glass into watch design may create opportunities for watch companies to offer timepieces with anti-reflection properties. - **Affordable Luxury Watches:** Creating high-quality timepieces with a reasonable price point may create opportunities for watch companies to tap into the mid-range consumer market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watch Industry:** The watch industry may benefit from incorporating design elements inspired by nature. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The luxury goods industry may benefit from creating products that offer high-end features with an affordable price point to appeal to a larger consumer base. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry may benefit from incorporating unique and innovative designs into accessories such as watches to appeal to trend-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Oceanic Marquetry Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-dherms-hippocampe.md) - [Pineapple-Inspired Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-dream.md) - [Summery Oceanic Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-prosper-heritage.md) - [Accessible Aquatic-Hued Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blancpain-x-swatch-fifty-fathoms-blue-lagoon.md) - [Moody Malachite Stone Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-super-sea-wolf-compression-diver.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-abyss.md) - [Collaboration eCommerce Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-x-ebay-super-sea-wolf.md) - [Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-tiburon-dive-watch.md) - [Luxury Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinnaker-fleuss-chronograph-spongebob-squarepants-eyedial.md)