# Computer-Synced Chronometers The Clockwork Apple Concept is a Sleek and Eco iWatch Proposal By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwork-apple References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/03/01/the-iwatch-wet-dream/) & [facebookphonelab.tumblr](http://facebookphonelab.tumblr.com/) It's fascinating to see all of the different ideas that industrial designers are generating in anticipation of the Apple iWatch. The Clockwork Apple is one of such concepts, offering a range of futuristic features. The face of the timepiece is, perhaps surprisingly, not a touchscreen surface. Instead, it's an OLED display that discourages grubby fingerprints to maintain a high-gloss appearance. A strip just below the digital dial functions as a sensitive touchpad and a pair of buttons adjacent to it are the device's volume controls. Tolga Tuncer's iWatch also has a solar cell band on the top for eco-friendly energy generation. The Clockwork Apple syncs with your [iMac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers) computer, your [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio) laptop, your iPad and [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze) through Cloud. Your music collection and more will always be at hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Industrial Design Concepts:** Exploring inventive and futuristic designs for technology products such as the iWatch. - **OLED Display:** Utilizing OLED technology for high-gloss and fingerprint-resistant surfaces in electronic devices. - **Eco-friendly Energy Generation:** Incorporating solar cells into wearable devices to generate sustainable energy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology Design:** Creating cutting-edge digital products with sleek and environmentally conscious designs. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing innovative solutions for harnessing solar energy in various applications. - **Cloud Computing:** Advancing cloud-based connectivity to seamlessly synchronize and access data across multiple devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x-concept.md) - [Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-concept.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md) - [Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-eclipse-hybrid-watch.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md)