# Infinity Watch A Jack of all Trades By Angela Lowe | Published 2007-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-watch-a-jack-of-all-trades References: [gushmagazine](http://www.gushmagazine.com/article/infinity-watch-a-jack-of-all-trades/) The Infinity Watch from [Swatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch), designed by Pierre Merlet, has a built-in mp3 player, videoplayer, recorder and a photo album all wrapped into a funky looking watch! The overall appearance makes the watch look more like a [bangle or bracelet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink-titanium-multifunction-edc-bracelet) from the future... And by future, I mean a connected future where people communicate through their jewelry. It's interesting to see this sort of [technology convergence with fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac), and think about the gadgets of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Convergence of Technology and Fashion:** Opportunity to create innovative wearable tech that combines functionality and style. - **Connected Jewelry:** Opportunity to develop communication devices that are incorporated into jewelry pieces. - **Multipurpose Gadgets:** Opportunity to design versatile gadgets that serve multiple functions in a compact form. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable tech companies can explore integrating various functionalities into their devices, such as mp3 players and video players. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can explore incorporating communication devices into their pieces, blurring the line between fashion and technology. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can develop gadgets that offer multiple functions, such as watches that also function as cameras and music players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shirt Cuff-Integrated Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuff-watch.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Unique Volume-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-encyclopedia-collection.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Next-Gen Pocket Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsham-droplet.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Minimalist Multi-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-watch-concept.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md)