# Smartphone Pocket Watches The Eriz Lanuza ‘Dial' is the Way of the Future By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eriz-lanuza-dial References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/05/10/dial-pocket-watch-concept/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=319762&set_id=463660) The Eriz Lanuz ‘Dial’ pocket watch is one very chic and revolutionary timepiece. As society is so reliant on their cellular devices to function throughout the day, the ‘Dial’ aims to have that position in our lives as well. The ‘Dial’ is [stylish timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-watch) that has all the [functionalities of a smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod1). The ‘Dial’ will relay alerts to the holder, whether it’s in stand-by or acting like your watch. The alerts will inform the holder of missed calls, text messages and an assortment of other applications that are normally found in a smartphone. Maybe you can do away with your cell phone altogether thanks to the Eriz Lanuz ‘Dial’ pocket watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Pocket Watches:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining the functionalities of a smartphone with the stylishness of a pocket watch. - **Cellular Device Integration:** Opportunity to develop products that seamlessly integrate traditional accessories like pocket watches with the functionalities of a smartphone. - **Mobile Notifications:** Opportunity to create timepieces that can relay alerts and notifications from a smartphone to the wearer. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion industry can explore the potential of incorporating smartphone functionalities into traditional accessories like pocket watches. - **Telecommunications:** Telecom companies can explore wearable tech options that enhance the functionality and connectivity of smartphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can explore the market for hybrid devices that combine the features of a smartphone and a traditional timepiece. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-droplet.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Pocketable Handheld Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch1.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksana.md)