# Engine Block Timepiece Cases The Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winders are Made from a BMW M52 Engine By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-winders References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/26/the-automotive-automatic-crossover/) & [vulcaninnova](http://vulcaninnova.com) Those who like watches often have an affinity for other marvels when it comes to engineering, which is what makes the Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winders so appropriate. The watch case is crafted from a [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-big-coffee-boxer) M52 straight-six engine and features space for up to six [automatic timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spb537) to keep them on display, and wound for when they're ready to be worn. The pistons within the Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winders dock and undock with a single button, and will instantly go to work once everything is back in place to keep the timepieces in optimal health. Users can customize the operation of the unit in order to ensure it matches the needs of specific watches. The watch winder cases retail for $25,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Watch Winders:** There is an opportunity for luxury watch brands to partner with high-end auto brands to create custom watch winder cases made from recycled materials. - **Sustainable Luxury Products:** There is an opportunity for luxury product manufacturers to create sustainable products made from repurposed materials to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Customized Watch Accessories:** There is an opportunity for companies to offer customized watch accessories that cater to those who appreciate high-end engineering, like the Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winders made from a BMW engine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watches:** Luxury watch brands can expand their product line with high-end customizable watch winder cases made from recycled materials to appeal to environmentally conscious customers. - **Auto Manufacturing:** Auto manufacturers can create a new revenue stream by partnering with luxury watch brands to design custom watch winder cases made from recycled auto parts. - **Sustainable Product Manufacturing:** Companies that specialize in creating sustainable luxury products can offer a variety of repurposed, high-end accessories such as the Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winders made from recycled auto parts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Open-Concept Watch Winders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-ultimate-watch-winder.md) - [Robotic Character Watch Winders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-watch-winder.md) - [Luggage Brand Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-watch-case.md) - [Bespoke Automobile Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-amg-petronas.md) - [360-Degree Rotation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbf-hm11-architect.md) - [Hypercar-Inspired Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillon-baguette.md) - [Chic Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-x-hodinkee-chronograph-1.md) - [Premium Hypercar-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourbillion-hyperwatch.md) - [Opulent Branded Automotive Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autodromo-x-mobil-1-group-b-pegasus-edition.md)