# Wearable Multitasking Hi-tech watches that perform more functions than simple time-telling. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Mar 25, 2012, updated Oct 11, 2012 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-multitasking ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Wearable Multitasking trend? **Wearable Multitasking:** Today's on-the-go consumers are constantly looking for products that will help them multitask, and one area in which multi-functionality may influence purchasing decisions is watch design. Because watches can be worn, they provide a convenient method of storing data, connecting to friends, making payments and more. Saving people the time and trouble it takes to find similar functions and apps on their computers, phones or tablets, these built-in features appeal to time-starved consumers searching for convenience in their day-to-day lives. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 5 to Nov 30, 2011 - Published: Mar 25, 2012 - Last updated: Oct 11, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Examples of the Wearable Multitasking trend 8 featured examples from Apr 5 to Nov 30, 2011. - [Luxe iPod Nano Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zshock-diamond-lunatik): The ZShock Diamond Lunatik iPod Nano Function Watch Shines (Category: Luxury) Implication: Opportunity for jewelry manufacturers to expand into the luxury wearable technology market. - [Credit Card Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laks-watch2pay): LAKS Watch2Pay System Allows for Contactless Payments (Category: Tech) Implication: The watch industry creates a valuable opportunity for the fashion industry to collaborate and create unique, stylish, and functional wearable payment options. - [Remote GPS Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-satellite-wave): The Citizen Satellite Wave Remains Accurate No Matter Where You Are (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the functionalities of GPS tracking, time-telling, and navigation in wearable devices, catering to travelers and adventurers. - [Networking Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serendipity-from-hoang-m-nguyen): Serendipity from Hoang M Nguyen Puts a New Spin on Social Media (Category: Tech) Implication: The mobile technology industry can leverage the trend of devices like Serendipity pocket watch to develop innovative solutions that redefine social networking experiences. - [Multitasking Wrist Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imwatch): The imWatch Lets You Stay Connected Online Wherever You Go (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry has an opportunity to integrate smartwatches into their existing product lines or create standalone innovative devices. - [Music-Tracking Time-Tellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitime-watch): The Guitime Function Watch Tells Time & Helps You Fine-Tune Your Sound (Category: Fashion) Implication: Industry that can capitalize on the integration of wearable technology and musical instruments. - [Triathlete Training Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-forerunner-910xt): The Garmin Forerunner 910XT is Designed for Multisport Training (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The Garmin Forerunner 910XT caters to athletes and fitness enthusiasts who engage in multiple sports, providing a market for multisport training technology. - [Calorie-Counting Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bite-counter): The Bite Counter is Designed to Help You Cut Down at Dinner Time (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Fitness and health companies can leverage bite counting technology to create wearable devices that help users manage their diets and improve their overall health. ## Themes within the Wearable Multitasking trend ### Multi-functional watches Consumers prefer watches that can perform multiple functions such as storing data, connecting with friends, making payments, etc causing a rise in demand of multi-functional watches. ### Watches for special groups The demand for watches designed for a specific audience has increased, such as a watch designed for guitarists or triathletes, opening up possibilities for other specialized watches. ### Contactless payment watches The rise in the popularity of contactless payments can be observed when a watch-credit-card hybrid system has been introduced, which enables you to make payments using watches. ## What the Wearable Multitasking trend means for industry ### For Watchmaking Industry The watchmaking industry can invest in making multi-functional watches that cater to a particular group to increase their sales and their market presence even further. ### For Sports and Fitness Industry Similar to the Garmin Forerunner 910XT, sports and fitness-related companies may invest in making wearable devices designed exclusively for triathletes or athletes of various specializations. ### For Fintech The increasing demand for contactless payment technology has opened up new opportunities for fintech businesses to create payment systems that are more convenient and easy to use. ## Trend signals for Wearable Multitasking Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 75%, freshness 8%. - 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