# Sleek Luxurious MP3 Timepieces The Stylish HD3 Slyde Watch Comes at a Price By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd3-slyde-watch References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5741039/hd3-slyde-tops-ipod-nano-watches-in-every-way-price-included) & [ablogtoread](http://www.ablogtoread.com/hd3-slyde-watch-hands-on-what-everyone-wanted-the-ipod-nano-to-be/) With most people looking to convert the new [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1) nano as a permanent timepiece, the HD3 Slyde watch may be a great breath of fresh air. The HD3 Slyde watch has a fairly basic look, but still has loads of [designer appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-skyline-cx-edition). There are [battery indicator lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-watch-ultra-2) on the side and a light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness. All controls will be accomplished by slides or taps on the screen. The HD3 Style Watch won't come cheap as it will cost about $5000 for one; however, one look through the gallery may have you deciding that it's worth the price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartwatch Integration:** The trend of integrating smartwatch features into luxury timepieces presents the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watch industry. - **Hybrid Technology:** The rise of hybrid technology in timepiece design opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for creating multifunctional and stylish watches. - **Luxury Tech Accessories:** The demand for luxury tech accessories, such as MP3 timepieces, provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury goods industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watchmaking:** The watchmaking industry has the potential to pursue disruptive innovation by incorporating smartwatch features and hybrid technology into their products. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing more advanced and stylish smartwatch components for luxury timepieces. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into disruptive innovation by creating high-end tech accessories, like MP3 timepieces, that cater to affluent consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Smart Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-x-blvck-paris.md) - [Fanciful Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp10-tourbillon.md) - [Galaxy-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ur-100v-lightspeed.md) - [Open-Concept Retro-Style Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amida-digitrend-open-sapphire.md) - [Melting Crystalline Dial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublot-mp17-meca10.md) - [Luxe Diamond Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [World-Inspired Watch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-case1.md) - [Diamond Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-concept-1.md)