The Turntable Metal Wristwatch from ThinkGeek is Nerdy & Stylish
Jennifer Gosnell — July 5, 2012 — Fashion
References: thinkgeek & laughingsquid
The ultimate gift for an old-school jammer or hipster friend who loves reliving the record days, the Turntable Metal Wristwatch by ThinkGeek is retro-fabulous. Featuring a record player face on the snazzy silver watch, the fantastically old-school accessories gives you the current time with a bit of extra style.
The ThinkGeek creation boasts exact detailing of the retro player, not sparing any details of what makes the real thing tick. Since the record player has re-emerged as a stylish sound system that has been picked up by hipster culture and truly continued by an older generation whose nostalgia for the record-only sound, the record-player has become something of an in-demand item. The Turntable Metal Wristwatch by ThinkGeek is a homage to when record-players were the only option and the re-invention of them as a stylish object.
The ThinkGeek creation boasts exact detailing of the retro player, not sparing any details of what makes the real thing tick. Since the record player has re-emerged as a stylish sound system that has been picked up by hipster culture and truly continued by an older generation whose nostalgia for the record-only sound, the record-player has become something of an in-demand item. The Turntable Metal Wristwatch by ThinkGeek is a homage to when record-players were the only option and the re-invention of them as a stylish object.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-fabulous Accessories - The trend of retro-fabulous accessories is disrupting the fashion industry by tapping into the nostalgia of old-school jammer and hipster culture.
2. Re-emergence of Analog Technology - The trend of re-emergence of analog technology is disrupting the tech industry by appealing to people's nostalgia for the record-only sound and the style of retro gadgets.
3. Combining Old and New Technology - The trend of combining old and new technology is disrupting the consumer electronics industry by offering consumers a unique and stylish way to integrate older technologies into their modern lives.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The retro-fabulous accessories trend presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate vintage and old-school design elements into modern styles.
2. Tech Industry - The re-emergence of analog technology trend presents an opportunity for the tech industry to create new products that combine the style and sound of old-school record players with modern functionalities like wireless streaming and Bluetooth connectivity.
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - The combining old and new technology trend presents an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to create unique and innovative products that appeal to consumers' nostalgia while still being useful in their daily lives.
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