# Retro Robot Timepieces The EOBOT Watch is Inspired by the Mechanical Monsters from the 1950s By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eobot-watch References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/03/eobot-led-robot-watch-concept/) & [tokyoflash](http://www.tokyoflash.com/blog/2011/12/eobot-watch-re-animates-classic-sci-fi-on-your-wristzzz/) The EOBOT watch is a conceptual timepiece designed for fans of [old-school sci-fi films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/europa-clipper-exploration-watch). The watch was designed by an Australian by the name of Lloyd and has been submitted to the TokyoFlash design blog. The EOBOT watch has a unique face that consists of LED lights that form the shape of a [retro robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czapek-antarctique-rattrapante-rur). The lights are arranged in columns that allow you to tell time at a glance. Like all TokyoFlash watches and concepts, the EOBOT watch will take a little time to get used to. Still, it's one of the smartest and [nerdiest watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otsuka-lotec-no5-kai) out there and would be perfect for sci-fi fans both young and old. Lloyd's design is currently still a concept, but if it gets enough votes on the blog then it'll go into production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Robot Timepieces:** The trend of designing timepieces inspired by retro robots presents opportunities for incorporating nostalgic elements into modern products. - **Old-school Sci-fi Fan Merchandise:** The trend of creating products, like the EOBOT watch, that cater to the nostalgia of old-school science fiction films opens up opportunities for targeted merchandising and niche markets. - **Smart and Nerdy Watches:** The trend of designing watches with unique features, like LED lights and unconventional time display methods, offers opportunities to appeal to the smart and nerdy consumer segment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the retro robot timepiece trend by collaborating with designers to create innovative smartwatches with nostalgic design elements. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can explore the old-school sci-fi fan merchandise trend by incorporating retro robot-inspired designs into their product lines, attracting a niche market of sci-fi enthusiasts. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industry can capitalize on the smart and nerdy watches trend by partnering with watch brands to release limited edition timepieces that integrate gaming or entertainment features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Mecha Anime-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangelion-x-gshock-ga110eva30.md) - [Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-robot-grendizer.md) - [Angular Automobile-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benly-design-s3000-cyber-watch.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Robotic Character Watch Winders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-watch-winder.md) - [Autonomous Solar-Powered Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-solar-watches.md) - [Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btf-nixie-watch.md) - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md)