# Classic Diner Time-Tellers With a Thermometer and Hydrometer, the Dashboard Retro Clock Multitasks By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dashboard-retro-clock References: [notonthehighstreet](http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/meandmycar/product/dashboard_retro_clock) & [caagis](http://www.caagis.com/dashboard-retro-clock-weather-station-blue.html) Inject some [old-school flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5) into your everyday pleasures with this Dashboard Retro Clock. With the promise to perform three different functions, this clock definitely looks old but boasts some modern abilities. Inspired by the era of the '50s when diners and greased-back hair ruled, the Dashboard Retro Clock comes in both fire engine red and powder blue. It's small size makes it perfect for any table or shelf and won't take up too much space. It [tells the time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-submariner-desk-clock) just like any other clock but also has a [thermometer and hydrometer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003); making it a powerful multitasking tool. If you need a reminder of simpler times, this Dashboard Retro Clock will definitely take you back to the past and then some. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-styled Multitasking Clocks:** The trend of retro-styled multitasking clocks provides an opportunity for innovation in combining nostalgic design with modern functionality. - **Nostalgia-inspired Home Decor:** The trend of nostalgia-inspired home decor creates opportunities for businesses to tap into consumer desire for retro aesthetics. - **Retro-themed Lifestyle Products:** The trend of retro-themed lifestyle products presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique, vintage-inspired items that resonate with consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of nostalgia-inspired products by offering retro-themed décor items that evoke feelings of nostalgia. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of retro-styled multitasking clocks by developing similar products that blend vintage design with modern functionality. - **Retail:** The retail industry can leverage the trend of retro-themed lifestyle products by curating and selling a wide range of vintage-inspired merchandise that appeals to consumers seeking nostalgic items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Retro Digital Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-clock1.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a158w.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Printed Fortune Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houracle.md)