# The Return of Retro Watches The Timex 80 Watch Brings Back Old-School Digital By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-retro-watches-the-timex-80-watch References: [oki-ni](http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/timexall?cm_mmc=CRM-_-Broadcast-_-012009-_-timex) Look at these absolutely fabulous 80s watches from Timex. I love digital watches, mainly on men, but just the other day my dear friend was flashing one of these and she looked so cool, I got quite jealous. These [retro Timex 80 watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babyg-series) are made in the [iconic digital style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r) and you can get any color, from the traditional metallic silver to orange plastic. Timex has, of course, all the basic functions a watch needs such as time, date, stopwatch feature, alarm and of course, the indigo backlight. Bling bling! The strap is made with [stainless steel links](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dw5000r) and can stretch to fit your wrist just as a lovely bracelet would - and it is water resistant. The Timex 80 Watch costs £55.00 at [oki-ni.com](http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/timexall?cm_mmc=CRM-_-Broadcast-_-012009-_-timex) The Timex 80 comes complete with 80’s style neon plastic, slide-top box and foam cushioning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Watches:** The resurgence of retro watches presents an opportunity for brands to leverage nostalgia and cater to the demand for vintage-inspired timepieces. - **Digital Style:** The popularity of digital-style watches allows companies to create innovative designs that combine modern technology with a retro aesthetic. - **Colorful Timepieces:** The trend of colorful watches provides a chance for brands to offer vibrant and eye-catching options that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watch Manufacturing:** The watch manufacturing industry can capitalize on the retro watch trend to create new product lines or revive old designs to meet consumer demand. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can incorporate retro watches into their collections, offering consumers a way to accessorize with nostalgic and stylish timepieces. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can take advantage of the popularity of retro watches by providing a wide selection of options and offering a convenient platform for consumers to purchase these timepieces online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Graffiti Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-t80-keith-haring.md) - [Revived Quartz Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-timex-1972.md) - [Haute Fashion Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-mm6-maison-margiela-collection.md) - [Golden Luxe Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex.md) - [Modernized 70s-Era Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-q-timex-1975-enigma.md) - [Self-Referential Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-urban-pop.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md) - [Reimagined Retro Viscount Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-watch-1.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md)