# Vintage-Inspired Timepieces Casio's Vintage Collection Boasts Modern Tech and Retro Style By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-inspired-timepieces References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/enhance-your-wardrobe-with-casios-latest-vintage-timepieces-300875969.html) & [casio](https://www.casio.com/products/watches/classic/a700wm-7avt) [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a) America is now adding to its Vintage Collection with a trio of vintage-inspired timepieces that boast slim cases and mineral glass watch faes. Although nostalgic in looks, the water-resistant A700W-1A, A700WM-7AVT and A700WMG-9AVT designs are packed with features that are relevant for consumers today, including an auto calendar, a LED light, a daily alarm and a 1/100th second stopwatch. As seen on high-fashion runways and pop culture revivals of decades past, a number of brands are favoring product designs that are vintage-inspired and have the potential to instantly transport people to the past. While the A700W-1A is a silver style, the Casio A700WM-7AVT and A700WMG-9AV are, respectively, silver and [gold style with Milanese bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Timepieces:** Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating vintage-inspired timepieces that combine retro style with modern technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Brands in the fashion accessories industry can tap into the growing demand for vintage-inspired timepieces that blend retro aesthetics with contemporary features. - **Watch Manufacturing:** Watch manufacturers can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating slim, water-resistant timepieces with mineral glass watch faces and advanced features. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can adapt to the vintage trend by designing high-end timepieces that exude retro charm while incorporating cutting-edge technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Retro Futurism Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Sophisticated Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-collection.md) - [Retro-Style Anniversary Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-and-sea-series-watches.md) - [Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trn50.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md) - [Classic Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-ca53wb.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Pearlescent Neutral-Toned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-america.md)