# Laser Timekeeping Dials The Bullion Wall Clock is a Compact Disk, Indicating the Hour with Beams By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullion-wall-clock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/08/laser-precise-time-2/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=678&y=2012&c=8&a=1) You would probably have little clue about the function of the Bullion Wall Clock the first time you set eyes on it. What you'll observe is a set of three small, stacked discs with curious perforations and a battery pack on the back. It's only once you have filled the fuel cell compartment, mounted the doodad on the wall with its [magnetic fastener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triarch), and pressed it gently that you might realize what it does. The outermost cylinder of Eric Wang's Bullion Wall Clock stays put and casts a ring of twelve evenly spaced spots out around it with red laser beams. The other two components are responsible for marking the [hour and the minute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dozen-clock), revolving at their respective rates and emitting a single pivoting point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Laser Timekeeping:** The trend of using laser technology for unique timekeeping displays presents an opportunity for technological advancements in time-telling gadgets. - **Compact and Curious Gadgets:** The trend of compact, unique, and surprising gadgets such as the Bullion Wall Clock presents opportunities for innovative designs in the gadget industry. - **Alternative Timekeeping Technologies:** The trend of using alternative technologies, such as lasers, for timekeeping presents an opportunity for innovation and disruption in the traditional watch and clock industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of compact, unique gadgets to create new products with innovative designs and features. - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry can adopt alternative timekeeping technologies, such as laser technology used in the Bullion Wall Clock, and innovate in their timepiece designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of unique and creative gadgets, such as the Bullion Wall Clock, to create functional and visually appealing pieces for the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Orbital Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Perforated Metal Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md)