# Elegant Camera-Inspired Watches TACS' Vintage Timepiece Boasts Skilled Craftsmanship & Chic Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-timepiece References: [avl2.tacs-image](http://avl2.tacs-image.com/?mc_cid=656b34e8ff&mc_eid=fcd94748b7) & [tacs-image](http://www.tacs-image.com/products/avl2) Luxe Japanese brand TACS is getting ready to debut a vintage timepiece with an exquisite aesthetic that vividly depicts its detailed craftsmanship. The product will be officially released as the 'Automatic Vintage Lens II.' The watch [draws stylistic cues from photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-urban-green-zm). With distinct design hints that can be traced back to the features of a vintage camera lens, TACS' wrist candy definitely communicates a sophisticated feel. In mimicking the inspiration, the vintage timepiece boasts a layered design with sapphire glass. The diamond-cut crown and the rotating bezel specifically reference a camera's exterior. While TACS leaves the [intricate inner mechanism exposed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces) as a design decision, the straps boast HORWEEN calf leather for comfortability. The exquisite vintage timepiece is made in Japan and its release is pending until September. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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-inspired Watches:** Opportunity for creating unique timepieces with design elements inspired by different eras. - **Camera-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate camera aesthetics into various products, beyond just watches. - **Layered Design with Sapphire Glass:** Potential for incorporating layered design and sapphire glass in the creation of high-end accessories and electronics. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watches:** Incorporating vintage-inspired designs and camera-inspired aesthetics can create unique and highly desirable luxury watches. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for creating fashion accessories like bracelets and necklaces with vintage and camera-inspired designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Application of layered design and camera aesthetics in the creation of devices like smartphones and tablets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zm-urban-green.md) - [Midcentury-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-carrera-glassbox-chronograph.md) - [Accessible Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classivo-43.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Mountainous Granite-Made Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissot-rockwatch.md) - [Architect-Approved Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-x-cauny.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-woodwork.md) - [Rock-Textured Field Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwame-tokyo-iwao-sumi.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md)