# Recycled Coffee Capsule Watches These Eco-Friendly Watches are Made From Empty Nespresso Capsules By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-watches References: [grandcruwatch](http://www.grandcruwatch.com/en/About) & [grandcruwatch](http://www.grandcruwatch.com) Blancier Handmade Watches has taken a little rubbish from your morning routine and repurposed it into these beautiful, eco-friendly watches. You would never imagine by looking at these unique and elegant timepieces that they are made from old [Nespresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle) coffee capsules. The patented system uses the old cups for each watch face, and features a mechanical wind-by-hand system instead of batteries. Thus, it isn't only contributing to the recycling of the popular coffee products, but also creating one of the [most sustainable watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g5600bg5) on the market. The company chose Nespresso coffee capsules above all else because they are made of anodized aluminium, which makes the colors wear-resistant and they remain intact even when the capsule is flattened with a 1,000 kg weight. This aspect also makes every watch face uniquely its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposed Capsule Products:** Opportunities to create innovative products using discarded single-use capsules and packaging. - **Mechanical Vs. Battery-powered Watches:** Demand for sustainable, eco-friendly watches that don't rely on batteries is on the rise. - **Upcycling in Fashion Accessories:** Growing trend of using sustainable materials and repurposed waste in fashion accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Waste Management:** Companies can expand their business model to recycle and repurpose waste materials for unique and useful products. - **Watchmaking:** Opportunities to create sustainable watch designs and move away from battery-powered timepieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Growing market of eco-conscious consumers willing to invest in unique, upcycled fashion accessories such as jewelry, bags, and watches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md) - [Recycled Coffee eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miloo-xplorer.md) - [Coffee Capsule Recycle Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-capsule-recycle-program.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Sustainable Italian Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavazza-a-modo-mio-tiny-eco.md) - [Waste-Reducing Coffee Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-balls.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1-grenat-dial.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Sustainable Marine Plastic Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulysse-nardin-1.md)