'Mr Christmas' Clocks With Mini-Trains and Sleighs
Rachel Webb — December 1, 2008 — Art & Design
References: dvice
Choose from tiny trains or sleighs for this cool pocket-watch by Mr Christmas. The trains, or sleighs, move around the perimeter of the watch face when you wind it up.
Listen and you’ll hear “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”
A quirky gift that won’t break the bank at only $19.47 from QVC, the step-back to old fashioned tradition will make a great Christmas pressie. It's great for both the older generation who remember them well, and the younger ones who may never have seen a pocket-watch before.
Listen and you’ll hear “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”
A quirky gift that won’t break the bank at only $19.47 from QVC, the step-back to old fashioned tradition will make a great Christmas pressie. It's great for both the older generation who remember them well, and the younger ones who may never have seen a pocket-watch before.
Trend Themes
1. Pocket-watch Revival - There is a growing trend towards more traditional timepieces, resulting in significant market potential for vintage or retro-inspired pocket-watches.
2. Nostalgic Gift Items - People are increasingly interested in giving unique and interesting gifts, creating a market opportunity for nostalgic items such as the Mr Christmas pocket-watch.
3. Mechanical Innovation - There is an opportunity to engineer pocket-watches with additional innovative features, such as smart-watch capabilities, to attract younger buyers.
Industry Implications
1. Watchmaking - Traditional watchmaking industries could capitalize on the trend towards classic watch designs, including pocket-watches.
2. Retail - Retailers could explore offering a wider range of unique and interesting gift items, particularly ones with nostalgic appeal like the Mr Christmas pocket-watch.
3. Technology - Technology companies could look into combining the traditional aesthetic of pocket-watches with modern smart-watch capabilities, creating a new market of young buyers who value the uniqueness of a pocket-watch.
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